The City Council of Webster City voted to tear down Hilltop School Monday after several attempts to find an alternative use for it. The city condemned the vacant building last spring. The council agreed with Development Director Ariel Bertran that plans to demolish the former Hilltop ...

A Webster City man who was scheduled to be on trial Feb. 24 has had his trial date rescheduled. Gunner Michael Jones, 27, who waived his right to a speedy trial in September, will now appear before a Hamilton County jury on July 7, 2026. He has been charged with murder in the first degree ...

The Webster City Middle School was able to send 10 outstanding student musicians to participate in the 2026 Middles and Music Honor Band, hosted at South Hamilton Middle School/High School on Saturday. The Middles and Music Honor Band brings together talented middle school band students ...

River Valley Veterans Network will be hosting a veteran networking event on Thursday. This will be held at the Webster City Links Golf Course at 405 Des Moines St. in Webster City from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The River Valley Veterans network is an organization for those who have served in the ...

From Feb. 2 through 28, adults have the opportunity to complete literary tasks and activities for the chance to win the perfect book bundle. The bookmark of activities is available throughout February. Patrons will also have the opportunity for a “Blind Date with a Book.” All month, blind ...

Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig’s stop in Webster City Friday to view the Career Ag Academy was like a visit with old friends and family. Because it was. Naig grew up on a family farm in northwest Iowa near Cylinder. He was obviously at ease touring the building and greeting the ...