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Gratitude and Best Wishes

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. Take a look at your hands. Young or old, strong or frail, our hands are precious. Most of us have hands that are useful tools, enabling us to work, play, feed ourselves, make music, and so much more. Our hands are more than just tools, though – they connect us to others through touch. We give and receive caring touches, handshakes, and hugs. Our hands are worth noticing and appreciating.

Wilson Brewer Park wraps up successful year

The season for Wilson Brewer Park, which tells the history of Hamilton County and Webster City, runs from May 1 – October 31, each year. Owned by the City of Webster City, the park buildings are managed by an independent Foundation Board. We asked Ryan Rupiper, Board Chair, for a summary of this year’s season at the park. Restoration of Historic Courthouse Completed “As we look back over 2026, our biggest accomplishment was the restoration of the courthouse,” said Rupiper. The first publicly-funded building in Hamilton County, the two-story, the 28’ x 50’ frame ...

It’s a little fish, but there is more to the walleye story

When the walleye fish release occurred last week, there were multiple experts involved with the project. The Hamilton County Conservation department, which coordinates the project with help from volunteers and donors, have many donors each year which help fund the walleye release project. Primary donors this year were the Doug “Jake” Jacobson Legacy Fund, and Black Hills Energy, which was incorrectly named in the articles last week. But families like the Pat Thompson family, and other local donors are contributing regularly to continue this program by making donations to the ...

WCHS play “The Miracle Worker” opens tonight

The Webster City High School fall play will open tonight with their performance of “The Miracle Worker”. Above, Ellie Pruismann, as Katie Keller and Bryce Hrnicek as Captain Keller talk through the challenges of raising their blind and deaf child Helen. The play will run this weekend only. Performances are scheduled for Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Webster City Community Schools Activity Passes will be accepted.

Gratitude and Best Wishes

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. The children at Asbury Preschool are grateful for many different things. Here are some of the more surprising things they listed: my guinea pig; Lightning McQueen; squishies; and foxes. Adults can learn from these children! Anything that gives us joy or comfort is something to be grateful for! What are the “surprising” things in your life that make you happy? Take a moment to be thankful!

WCCT’s “Dusty” has new home

During September the Webster City Community Theatre performed the play “Birthday Club”. Patrons had the opportunity to place a silent bid on an offstage character named Dusty. He is the creation of the talented WCCT resident scenic artist, Carol Zills. The bids are in and Dusty has been delivered to his new home. Pictured are Mary Sealine, Director (on the left) and winner Kris Hammond of Carlisle, Iowa (on the right). Her generous bid of $140 will be donated to WCCT and provide support for further productions.