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Legislative Forum at Iowa Central-Webster City campus on Saturday

Saturday will be the first local opportunity of 2026 for community members to ask questions of its lawmakers during a political forum co-hosted by the Iowa Central Community College, the Hamilton County Growth Partnership and the Daily Freeman-Journal. If the weather holds out. Several ...

Community invited to celebrate retirement of Pastor Craig Blaufuss Saturday

For the past 15 years, Rev. Craig Blaufuss has served the First Congregational United Church of Christ as their pastor. His plan has been to retire after Easter this year. The church membership is hosting a community wide celebration for his service to the church and community for the past ...

New west side Kwik Star store largest construction project of 2024-2025

Webster City Community and Economic Development Director Ariel Bertran has provided The Daily Freeman Journal with a list of 10 large commercial projects completed in Webster City during calendar years 2024 and 2025. Three of those; a new Kwik Star convenience store; expanded production ...

Multiple public hearings set to allow voice on tax levies

During the Hamilton County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, the public hearing was set for the consideration of the maximum tax levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. That date is March 25. This public hearing is required before the supervisors can finalize their budget. The county is ...

Hamilton County Cattlemen’s annual dinner held Monday

Around 100 people attended the annual dinner of the Hamilton County Cattlemen’s Association Monday night at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds show arena. Brian Whaley, who is the CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association was the featured speaker. Scholarship recipients were named for ...