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Eminent domain, property taxes dominate topics at legislative forum

Between 30 and 40 people braved the rainy Friday weather to attend the Legislative Forum sponsored by the Hamilton County Growth Partnership. Sen. Dennis Guth, R-Klemme, and House Rep. Shannon Latham, R-Sheffield, were on hand to share the issues of the two branches of Iowa government. ...

Webster City competing for new factory

Edible Gardens AG, which describes itself as “a leader in controlled-environment agriculture,” (indoor farming), of Belvidere, New Jersey, has expressed interest in acquiring the former Kenco warehouse at 401 Des Moines St., in Webster City and rapidly converting it to a “high-capacity ...

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office develops registry with Take Me Home

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department initiated a new program this week to help when there are emergencies for families with special needs. The “Take Me Home” project announced on Monday, is a special registry for families who have members of any age who have any type of ...

Chamber’s Spring Stroll set for April 25

There’s something special about spring in Webster City—and the first major event, the Spring Stroll, is back with the help and energy from the Chamber Ambassadors. This is the second year for this event, which will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is ...

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 ...