Local News
Van Diest Medical Center serves as cornerstone of rural healthcare
As 2026 begins, Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) is taking time to share an annual overview of the services it provides, the resources that sustain those services, and the stewardship that ensures care remains strong and accessible for the communities. From emergency care and specialty services ...
Jazzing up the Webster City Middle School
School board approves shared communications position, trap shooting as official FFA activity
The Webster City Board of Education approved sharing a communications position with the city of Webster City and also approved forming a trap shooting team as an official FFA activity during its meeting on Monday night. Both issues were addressed during Superintendent Matt Berninghaus’ ...
Daily Freeman Journal receives additional awards in advertising, features, design and web page
At the Iowa Newspaper Association Convention last Thursday, additional awards were presented that were not mentioned in the Monday edition of the newspaper. Jane Curtis and Bob Oliver were recognized for other work presented during the evening. Curtis was recognized for a simple but clean ...



