Beau Klaver says he is up for the challenge ahead

November 5, 2026

It was a long night for Beau Klaver, as the Kamrar farmer and business owner stayed up late with family and friends, watching the returns which ultimately determined he had won the Iowa House of Representatives seat for District 55. The unofficial results reflected that 66.8% of the voters chose him to represent Hamilton County and parts of Story, Franklin and Wright, a decisive win over Cynthia Oppedal Paschem. Beau Klaver will be the youngest member of the Iowa House of Representatives, just past his 23rd birthday. Klaver, a 2022 graduate of Webster City HIgh School, and the son ...

Auditor keeps the lines moving before and after the election

November 5, 2026

It was another long day for Hamilton County Auditor, Kim Schaa Tuesday, who was on the job early, and still there at 10 p.m. Before the day ended, a total of 2498 absentee ballots and early voters were processed, in addition to the votes that were cast at the precincts. A final total of 5,971 ballots were received, nearly 62% of registered voters. By all accounts, she said the election day went well. “We just had a couple of minor issues that were pretty easy to work out,” she said. “It’s one of the biggest midterm elections I’ve ever seen.” Schaa said the reason one ...

Gratitude and best wishes each day of November

November 5, 2026

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. The world around us is full of beauty… both natural and man-made. No matter where we are, or what the weather, if we look for it we will find something of beauty. Today is a good day to notice the beauty that surrounds us, and be grateful.

Here’s how Hamilton County voted on Tuesday

November 5, 2026

Editors note: The Hamilton County results in the state races at the top compares the county to the state totals. These numbers are the unofficial results as recorded by the Hamilton County Auditor and the Secretary of State's website Unofficial Election results - 7 precincts reporting Voter turnout: Hamilton County- 51.81%; State of Iowa - 63.37% Ballots cast: Hamilton County - 5,971; State of Iowa - 1,380,528 Registered voters: Hamilton County - 9,660; State of Iowa - 2,178,374 United States Senator Josh Turek: Hamilton County - 2,416; State of Iowa - 686,486 Ashley ...

G’day

November 5, 2026

Women’s Club meets Monday The next meeting of the Webster City Woman’s Club will be Monday, November 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jane Young House. This meeting will observe a Memorial Service for members who have passed this year. The program will be presented by Sharon Cline on the “Benefactors of Fuller Hall”. The greeter will be Ramona Zahn and refreshments will be served by An’Nyce Hoff, Joyce Harms, Kandy Martin and Betty Weber-Maxted Community blood drive is next week The Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled for November 12, from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the ...

Community invited to Open House at Van Diest Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions

November 5, 2026

Community members are invited to join the Van Diest Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions program for an open house at 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The open house coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the Senior Life Solutions program at Van Diest Medical Center. Jean Statz, BSN RN PMH-BC, Program Director of Senior Life Solutions, said, “This event is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about our program to come see our space, learn more about the services we provide and meet our dedicated ...