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What is a SSMID?

In the past few years, the term SSMID has come up in relation to art projects, flowers, grant discussions and during city council meetings. Many don't know what it is. SSMID is an acronym for the Self Supported Municipal Improvement District. This district was established in April 1998, as ...

Freedom Quilts presented to veterans by Legion Auxiliary women

The women of the American Legion Auxiliary have taken a new task upon themselves, as the first presentations of handmade quilts were made to veterans who served in Vietnam in the 1960’s. LuAnn Jackson, president of the Auxiliary headed up an effort to create quilts, after learning ...

Brew Oil deal confirmed; electric rates increase 5% April 1

The City Council of Webster City approved Monday night a development agreement with Brew Oil of Storm Lake to extensively renovate the former Doc’s Stop convenience store. The agreement puts in writing a number of tenets guiding the $5.5 million project. Webster City will put in as much as ...