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Council expected to award contracts for demolition, asphalt paving

When the City Council of Webster City convenes Monday night, for its first regularly scheduled meeting of two November meetings, it will decide whether to award a $547,000 contract to demolish four downtown buildings, the final detail in a project Council has worked on the last two years. It will also decide whether to spend nearly a million dollars on hot melt asphalt street paving in 2027. If the council votes to proceed with the demolition contract, four downtown buildings, two of which are vacant, would be torn down over the winter. These include 547 Second Street and 612 Willson ...

“Ghouls” gather at Jane Young House

It was billed as “ghouls night out”, but our reporter couldn’t find a body snatcher in sight, last Friday at Jane Young House. Limited to just 50 people, the event included Halloween games and trivia, a best-costume contest, and plenty of over-the-top treats. A highlight was the only ...

Gratitude and best wishes each day of November

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. Many of us take for granted the conveniences that make our lives easier or safer. Consider the microwave oven that provides quick popcorn or baked potatoes. Or stoplights – how much safer our roads are thanks to the invention of traffic lights. What ordinary convenience do you take for granted? Take a moment to be thankful.

WCCT’s production of “The Roommate” opens Thursday

The Webster City Community Theatre will open “The Roommate” on Thursday for a one week run of the play. Anne Blankenship is the director for the two-woman show, and has cast Leah Mason as Sharon and Amelia Oliver as Robyn. The dynamics of this production brings a hypothetical dilemma to the stage: What will happen when two women with very different backgrounds become roommates? Audiences will find out during the witty, surprising and thought-provoking comedy by acclaimed playwright Jen Silverman, Nov. 5–8. Tickets for the production may be purchased online at ...

Congregate meals for week of November 2 through 5

Congregate meals are open to any senior adults over the age of 60 years. Reservations are needed by calling 515-832-6161 to reserve a meal to eat in with others, or to pick up and eat at home. The cost of an individual meal is between $7 to $10, but these may be reduced to what an individual can afford. The meals are served out of the north side of the RSVP building, located at 749 Second St. The entrance is to the west. When picking up meals, please arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Inside dining begins at noon. The Webster City Congregate meal menu for the week of November 2 ...

It was a dino-mite night downtown

It was a family affair, as mom, Madelynn Hesley, brought the dino-mite team of Luke Wilson and Nash Hesley out of the dark ages; with sister Oakland Hesley taking charge of the situation, keeping everyone in line, including their dog Knox.