La Perla Jarocha celebrates 20 years in Webster City

August 30, 2026

Starting a business wasn't part of the plan for Julia Sosa when she moved to Webster City 30 years ago. But when she wanted to prepare traditional Mexican cooking for her family, it became a challenge to locate the product she wanted. Tired of traveling to Des Moines or Hampton, she decided she would open her own grocery store. And 20 years later, she is still at it. With her daughter Viviana managing the restaurant, and Julia handling the store, her children and grandchildren all have roles to play. The Sosas explained that the whole family helps, from stocking shelves, to ...

“Giving Back” is catching on

August 28, 2026

By Robert E. Oliver In 2012, Mike and Pat Brandrup did something extraordinary. They looked at the farm bought by Mike’s grandparents in the thirties, the place they called home, and made a big decision. They gave part of it away. Not all of it, just what they called “the most unique, ...

G’day

August 28, 2026

Correction: In the story about the new park shelter in East Twin Park, the company who provided the flooring for the shelter is DCD, Concrete Coating’s, Durable Concrete Designs. The City of Webster City thanks them for their support and work on this project. WCCT Reader’s Theatre is Sunday The Roommate by Jen Silverman, will be read on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. at Webster City Community Theatre, 1001 Willson Ave. Bring a snack to share and your choice of personal beverage and be prepared to learn about this comedy, which has auditions later in September for a November ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

August 28, 2026

1926/100 years ago O.J. Henderson to build two story building on Des Moines Street near Division Work on a new $17,000 two story brick building to be erected by O.J. Henderson will start Monday, according to an announcement made today. The new building will be erected on the west side of Des Moines Street, next to the oil station at the corner of Division St. The new building will be 22 to 60 feet. The Henderson and Jones law firm will occupy the ground floor of the building with the offices of the Lane Moore Lumber company being on the second floor. The law firm has been ...

Poultry Show results from Hamilton County Fair released

August 28, 2026

The results from the 2026 Hamilton County fair poultry show are as follows: SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Champion: Samantha Tilley Reserve Champion: Tegan Gillis Blue Ribbons: Paityn Hurt INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP Champion: Zara Burton Blue Ribbon: Corbin Hurt JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Champion: Sloane Wibholm Reserve Champion: Houston Howard Blue Ribbons: Laurel Collins, Eyden Gillis, Luca Grundmeier PRODUCTION & MEAT PENS EGG PRODUCTION Champion: Paityn Hurt Reserve Champion: Tegan Gillis PIGEONS OLD COCK Class Champion: Houston Howard Reserve Champion: Nate Sparks Blue Ribbons: ...

Webster City FFA chapter honored with highest Chapter Award

August 28, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS – The Webster City FFA chapter of Webster City, IA, has been recognized in 2026 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 3-star ranking. Truly a mark of their exceptionalism, less than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking from the National FFA Organization. “The kids' application had to place in the top 10% of chapters in Iowa to advance to Nationals, then at Nationals all applications get 1, 2, or 3 stars with 3 being the highest. So 10% of chapters across the country are recognized as National Star chapters but ...