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Mayor proclaims Veterans Appreciation Days

Mayor John Hawkins signed a proclamation Monday night declaring Nov. 2 through 11 as Veterans Appreciation Days in Webster City. The proclamation, signed during the regular City Council session, comes just days before the observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. “In honor of these dedicated men and women, we pledge our continued defense of our nation so that their sacrifice will stand before the entire world as a tribute to the spirit and determination of a people dedicated to the principles of freedom and democracy,” Hawkins read from the proclamation. Due to COVID-19 concerns ...

Encourages self-care during COVID-19

To the Editor: With everything that is happening in the world, the nation, and Iowa in regards to COVID-19 it is possible to feel overwhelmed, confused, numb, or any other emotion imaginable. During this challenging time it is more important than ever to set aside time for yourself, a time to recharge. Setting aside time for yourself helps you and those around you. Some like time alone and others recharge through social interactions. I encourage you to find what works best for you whether it is time alone, time with others, or a combination of both. Intentionally taking time ...

WC Schools launch COVID-19 data dashboard

Webster City Community Schools has launched a COVID-19 data dashboard, available to families, staff and community members on the District website. The data will be updated frequently. It includes the current COVID-19 positivity rate in Hamilton County, along with the current number of ...

Pandemic isolation

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit back in March, area nursing and care centers locked down their doors to prevent a spread of the novel coronavirus through the facilities. For the past six months, for most residents of care facilities, visits with family have been via telephone, through video ...

Donations sought for school district

Tiffany Larson, a member of Rotary After Hours (RAH) poses with some of the donated detergent headed to the Webster City School District. The club is collecting fragrance free All detergent and Dreft laundry soap which will be donated to the schools to help launder cloth face masks for ...

VDMC releases updated visitor guidelines

New guidelines for visitation at Van Diest Medical Center were released Wednesday afternoon. VDMC officials said the faciloity remains committed to safety as a priority and works diligently to protect patients, staff and communities from exposure to COVID-19. The hospital continues to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health authorities to ensure that clinical care provided is consistent with the latest recommendations and research. Officials said they recognize that patient support from a family member or loved one ...