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Two churches provide bargains during sales today and Saturday

It’s a bargain shoppers dream. Two enormous thrift sales at bargain basement prices, both being held at the same time in the same town. What could be better? The two churches both have clothing and shoes for all ages, from toddlers to adults, in nearly every size. Faith United ...

Lincoln High School graduates hold 68th reunion

The graduates of the Webster City schools from the Lincoln High School class of 1958 met on August 27 for their 68th class reunion. Those attending include, front row: Sherryl Asklund Rairdin, Marlene Wearda Jackson, Shirley Rinehimer Juon and Nancy Holkan Pilcher. In the second row, from left to right are Lois Hicks Rodwell, Paul Fugate, Sandy Wiggins Short, Wayne Johnson, Carol Wagner Wells, Sally Ladd Wilson and Ann McMurray Balderson. During the day, the class toured The Elks, the Jane Young House and Fuller Hall. Another reunion is being planned for June 2027.

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Whiskers and Wine deadline is today Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the Whiskers and Wine Comedy night which will be held next Saturday. The event will be held at the Briggs Woods Conference Center, located at 2501 Briggs Woods Trail in Webster City. Entertainment will be provided by the comedy duo of Mike Leeds and Andy Anderson, with their Dueling Piano performance. The cost of tickets are $50 each or $350 for a table of 8.Tickets can be purchased at The Cat Hut, located at 1008 Second St. Civil War presentation Saturday The Mulberry Center Church will host the ...

Hamilton County 'Food for Neighbors' challenge announced

EHCF renames and expands annual food challenge to support food access across Hamilton County Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is expanding its annual food assistance challenge this October and giving the effort a new name to reflect its broader purpose. Previously known as the “Food Pantry Challenge”, the campaign will now be called the Hamilton County Food for Neighbors Challenge. The change expands the challenge beyond traditional food pantries to include additional ways Hamilton County residents access food, including Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals and the developing ...

Day Okay Jazz Project to perform inside Saturday for final performance

Saturday night the Day Okay Jazz Project will again be performing in downtown Webster City, but the Garden Party will be moved inside.. The Wildcat Distillery will be providing the space, atmosphere, drinks and food available for purchase in the new location at 713 Second St. And the music will be free for all to enjoy, as the members of Day Okay bring their talents inside for their final performance of the season. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the band will provide music and encourage donations to help support the adjacent park that provides beauty and color to downtown Webster ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

1936 $50 prize to local group “Our Gang” quartet, directed by Leo Schwietzer, won first prize of $50 in the amateur contest at Fort Dodge last night. This contest was to have been held last week at the cattle show, but was postponed because of rain. This is a group of young people that Webster City can be proud of and look forward to for much fine entertainment. In the group are Annabelle Pfaffenbach, who plays mandolin, Darline Derscheid, who plays mandolin, Lucille Jacobson, who plays guitar and Alonzo Fisher, piano accordion. There were contestants from all over the state ...