By Robert E. Oliver In 2012, Mike and Pat Brandrup did something extraordinary. They looked at the farm bought by Mike’s grandparents in the thirties, the place they called home, and made a big decision. They gave part of it away. Not all of it, just what they called “the most unique, ...
Correction: In the story about the new park shelter in East Twin Park, the company who provided the flooring for the shelter is DCD, Concrete Coating’s, Durable Concrete Designs. The City of Webster City thanks them for their support and work on this project. WCCT Reader’s Theatre is Sunday The Roommate by Jen Silverman, will be read on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. at Webster City Community Theatre, 1001 Willson Ave. Bring a snack to share and your choice of personal beverage and be prepared to learn about this comedy, which has auditions later in September for a November ...
1926/100 years ago O.J. Henderson to build two story building on Des Moines Street near Division Work on a new $17,000 two story brick building to be erected by O.J. Henderson will start Monday, according to an announcement made today. The new building will be erected on the west side of Des Moines Street, next to the oil station at the corner of Division St. The new building will be 22 to 60 feet. The Henderson and Jones law firm will occupy the ground floor of the building with the offices of the Lane Moore Lumber company being on the second floor. The law firm has been ...
The results from the 2026 Hamilton County fair poultry show are as follows: SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Champion: Samantha Tilley Reserve Champion: Tegan Gillis Blue Ribbons: Paityn Hurt INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP Champion: Zara Burton Blue Ribbon: Corbin Hurt JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Champion: Sloane Wibholm Reserve Champion: Houston Howard Blue Ribbons: Laurel Collins, Eyden Gillis, Luca Grundmeier PRODUCTION & MEAT PENS EGG PRODUCTION Champion: Paityn Hurt Reserve Champion: Tegan Gillis PIGEONS OLD COCK Class Champion: Houston Howard Reserve Champion: Nate Sparks Blue Ribbons: ...
INDIANAPOLIS – The Webster City FFA chapter of Webster City, IA, has been recognized in 2026 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 3-star ranking. Truly a mark of their exceptionalism, less than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking from the National FFA Organization. “The kids' application had to place in the top 10% of chapters in Iowa to advance to Nationals, then at Nationals all applications get 1, 2, or 3 stars with 3 being the highest. So 10% of chapters across the country are recognized as National Star chapters but ...
By KOLLEEN TAYLOR Tonight is the last night for Market Nights in downtown Webster City. This huge project falls under the umbrella of the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce. But the people who have been running hard to make it happen are often overlooked, as we all enjoy the music, activities, special exhibits, food exhibits and promotion of the downtown business district. There are many individuals who put in extra time to make the event pleasant for everyone, from the city crews setting up picnic tables, the Trash Man employees providing garbage containers, emptying and ...
