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A little fishy, a little chilly at Briggs Woods Lake today

For the fourth year in a row, members and volunteers with the Hamilton County Conservation board will be releasing walleyes into the Briggs Woods Lake today. Those who would like to observe or participate are invited to join the Conservation volunteers and staff who will coordinate the release. “The release will begin at 1 p.m.” said Brian Lammers, Executive Director of Hamilton County Conservation. “We could release them all at once, but it’s more fun to put them in the bucket and release them slowly, letting them adapt to the lake water.” Approximately 600 walleyes will ...

Gift Trees now on display at two locations

The spirit of giving during the holidays kicks off today with the annual Gift Trees now up, decorated with wishes. Located at two different Webster City sites, there are many who hope the trees will be bare soon, with holiday giving to include children with high hopes for a nice ...

John Deere plans to phase out Clarion, Ottumwa factories

The John Deere manufacturing facility in Ottumwa, pictured, is slated to close along with a facility in Clarion, the company announced. (Photo via Google Earth) John Deere factories in Ottumwa and Clarion are set to be phased out over next two fiscal years as the company looks to “optimize” manufacturing and “improve operational efficiency” according to a Wednesday announcement from the company. The company also plans to move small planter production from a facility in Moline, Illinois, to a John Deere production facility in Paton, Iowa, in the next fiscal year. A ...

Gratitude and best wishes

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. Do you have children in your life? Children of all ages are a gift – they see the world differently than adults, and often express joy and energy and hope in ways that brighten the world around them. When you are around children, take a moment to be thankful for the delight they bring. Join us Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church where this season of Thanksgiving is shared with all in the community.

G’day

Spark Webster City exhibit will be Saturday Spark WC is sponsoring the “Prairie Folk” project, which will be held in the East Twin Park from 2 to 4 p.m. Artists Tim Adams and Emily Hill will be on hand to answer questions for those interested in the exhibit. Spark WC is an IEDA grant initiative to bring more art and more stories to light in Webster City. Kamrar Soup Dinner on Sunday The Kamrar Lions Club will b e hosting a soup dinner on Sunday, at the Kamrar Lions Building. The menu includes chili, pork and barley, chicken noodle soup, a dessert and drink. This is served as ...

Veterans Day events planned in Webster City

Veterans from American Legion Post 191 will speak to 8th-grade students at the Middle School from about 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. about their military experiences. The American Legion members have gone into the schools to connect with students for a number of years. The Community Veterans Day program will be held at the Webster City Middle School in the multi-purpose room. This program will begin at 10:45 a.m. Community members, parents and other interested individuals are invited to attend. Please arrive about 10:30 to insure there is enough time to get to the gym and be ...