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Webster City can keep a secret . .

What are the odds you could plan a surprise birthday party, invite 50 people, and keep it under wraps . . . in Webster City? Not very good. And, if the party was in honor of a very public, extremely well-connected, long-time resident? OK, just about impossible. But it happened Saturday ...

Celebrating our principals

Rachel Chamberlin Principal at Pleasant View Elementary School Rachel Chamberlin is originally from Fort Dodge but has lived in Eagle Grove for the past 20 years. This is her third year as Principal of Pleasant View Elementary School (and the Webster City 4-year-old preschools). There are so many things Rachel loves about being Principal at Pleasant View. She loves seeing her students so happy and excited to be at school, and she loves the sense of family everyone has created at Pleasant View. “Our academic goal is to raise students’ literacy and math scores. Alongside this ...

Four Webster City students to sing with All State Choir and Band

The Webster City High School announced four Webster City musicians who have been named to sing and play with the 2026 All State Band and Choir. This competitive program draws talent from all over the state of Iowa, and earning a spot in either the band or chorus is a high honor. Ava Ely ...

G’day

Fuller Hall annual Halloween Party to be Saturday The Annual Halloween Party at Fuller Hall will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. This party is for children ages 12 and under. Games, crafts, coloring, face painting and a balloon artist will round out the activities for the day. This event is coordinated by the Webster City Recreation Department. Fall Sip & Paint will be Thursday The Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley Sip and Paint workshop will be held Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. During this workshop, artists are invited to bring photos of their favorite pet as ...

Be frightened if you dare to miss “Ghouls’ night out”

In costume, or not, the “ghoul’s” will be out in force again on Friday, October 30, as the Webster City Women’s Club opens up the Jane Young House for a night of entertainment, snacks, games and a performance by the Over the Speed Limit players. The doors will open at 6 p.m. at the Jane Young House, 629 Elm Street, The play will start at 7:00 pm. Friday. Seating is limited to just 50 people, so reservations are necessary. The Webster City Women’s Club, which manages and maintains the Jane Young house, welcomes all “ghoul’s” for this special evening of fun designed ...

Area events announced for November

Fall Festival at St. Mary’s Church in Williams is November 1 The Fall Festival at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be held November 1 from St Mary Catholic Church is located at 404 4th St. in Williams. The drive-through meal consists of Chicken and Noodles (homemade), meat loaf, real mashed potatoes, home frozen sweet corn, salad and pie. The cost of the meal is $15 per person. St. Mary’s pickles will also be available for sale. Cars will line up at the church and parking in line usually occurs around the park. Please follow the signs and enter the church parking lot ...