A house fire in Webster City claimed one life Thursday morning. According to neighbors, the homeowner was in a wheelchair, and rarely left the house. In a press release from Fire Chief Chuck Stansfield, details on the fire were released. The Webster City Fire Department responded to a ...
There’s something making waves at Webster City Community Theatre this summer — and it involves mermaids, sea creatures, sailors and one unforgettable underwater adventure. Tickets are now on sale for its upcoming production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid Jr.”, opening June 18 at ...
The Cat Hut and Hamilton County Animal Advocates announce the third annual rummage sale, a community-driven fundraiser to support local cats and kittens in need. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 19 and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 20 at the Ed Prince Building, located on ...
When Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States on March 4, 1861, many of the southern states had already passed the Ordinance of Secession. When Lincoln issued his proclamation calling for 75,000 troops, the country was full of patriotism. That patriotism extended beyond ...
Editor’s note: Information on the Civil War is well-known, but what about some of the factors that led to its start? This week, we examine some of those issues and how, after years of growing tensions, the nation went to war with itself. The seeds of the Antebellum period in the United ...