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Cross Walk on Good Friday to begin at Asbury Church

A community Cross Walk is being held tomorrow on Good Friday throughout the city of Webster City. The event, sponsored by a group from the Asbury United Methodist Church, is hoping the city-wide walk will involve people of all ages and all churches. Jamie Seiser, one of the organizers, said ...

Correction to hospital levy story

To clarify a story that appeared in Wednesday’s edition of The Daily Freeman-Journal, only the finance committee of the Van Diest Medical Center made a recommendation on the proposed tax levy. The administration of the hospital did not make any recommendation. Also, a quote was incorrectly ...

Chamber announces Market Nights in a Box returns for the 2026 season

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce is announces the return of a community favorite for the 2026 season: Market Nights in a Box. This convenient program allows residents to enjoy the best of Webster City Market Nights through a curated box filled with fresh, locally sourced products. ...

Hospital board votes to reduce countywide levy from $2.10 to $1.90

The Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees met Tuesday for its regular monthly board meeting. There were also members of the public representing citizens and businesses to hear the decision on the tax levy for the hospital. The recommendation from the Van Diest Medical Center financial ...