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Operation Green Light begins this week The Hamilton County Veteran Affairs office encourages county residents to show their support to veterans by displaying a green light in their windows between November 4 through November 11. The green lights are available at no charge from the County Veteran Affairs office, located at 1610 Collins St. Hamilton County Soup-er donations sought Soup donations are being sought to distribute to all of the Hamilton County food pantries during the month of November. Donations can be brought to the Hamilton County Courthouse or any county ...

Council expected to award contracts for demolition, asphalt paving

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When the City Council of Webster City convenes Monday night, for its first regularly scheduled meeting of two November meetings, it will decide whether to award a $547,000 contract to demolish four downtown buildings, the final detail in a project Council has worked on the last two years. It will also decide whether to spend nearly a million dollars on hot melt asphalt street paving in 2027. If the council votes to proceed with the demolition contract, four downtown buildings, two of which are vacant, would be torn down over the winter. These include 547 Second Street and 612 Willson ...

Potential of Missouri River pipelines to Western states opens new front in upstream-downstream fight

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Downstream Missouri River states have worried for decades about receiving an insufficient flow of water from upstream dams. Now they’re worried their share of water could be further diminished by potential pipelines for dry Western states. The concern is the basis of a dispute about the U.S. House version of the federal Water Resources Development Act. A provision in the bill would require approval from all governors in Missouri River states to study or construct a project that moves water from the river or its tributaries to a non-Missouri River state. The bill has passed the ...

It was a dino-mite night downtown

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It was a family affair, as mom, Madelynn Hesley, brought the dino-mite team of Luke Wilson and Nash Hesley out of the dark ages; with sister Oakland Hesley taking charge of the situation, keeping everyone in line, including their dog Knox.

Gratitude and best wishes each day of November

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Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. Many of us take for granted the conveniences that make our lives easier or safer. Consider the microwave oven that provides quick popcorn or baked potatoes. Or stoplights – how much safer our roads are thanks to the invention of traffic lights. What ordinary convenience do you take for granted? Take a moment to be thankful.

Congregate meals for week of November 2 through 5

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Congregate meals are open to any senior adults over the age of 60 years. Reservations are needed by calling 515-832-6161 to reserve a meal to eat in with others, or to pick up and eat at home. The cost of an individual meal is between $7 to $10, but these may be reduced to what an individual can afford. The meals are served out of the north side of the RSVP building, located at 749 Second St. The entrance is to the west. When picking up meals, please arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Inside dining begins at noon. The Webster City Congregate meal menu for the week of November 2 ...