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Birthday Club has final weekend of performances

Cast members of Webster City Community Theatre’s "Birthday Club" check out the new neighbors, during a recent rehearsal at the theatre. Pictured above from left to right are Kelly Anderson, Nichole Ose, Rachel Derrig, Nikki Ehn and Jeanette Tempel. The Webster City Community Theatre ...

Ostrem and Tilley represent Hamilton County on Iowa State 4-H Council

AMES, Iowa — Thirty Iowa youth are beginning their terms as members of the 2026-2027 Iowa State 4-H Council following their induction during the closing ceremonies of the 2026 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference held at Iowa State University. Representing communities across Iowa, these young leaders will serve as ambassadors for Iowa 4-H while helping shape programs, events and opportunities for youth across the state. "The Iowa State 4-H Council provides young people with meaningful opportunities to lead, collaborate and make a difference," said Megan Carlson, 4-H youth program specialist ...

Coffee and Create returns to Legacy Learning

Each Monday through Friday, Coffee and Create will be open for the creative, crafty, artisans who enjoy gathering in the morning for their daily caffeine morning routine. Starting at 9:30 a.m until 1 p.m., community members are invited to gather at Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley located at 719 Seneca St during the week. Each day they will offer coffee for a free will offering, and expertise on a variety of projects. Join them for an inspiring morning of conversation, and get creative with experienced artists.

Roots and Return workshops and reception today at Iowa Central

Two accomplished ceramic artists whose creative journeys began at Iowa Central Community College will return to Fort Dodge today for a special day of ceramics workshops at the Iowa Central Art & Technology Building. Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso and Man Ho “Billy” Cho both worked with Maureen Seamonds at her studio in Webster City, “The Produce Station Pottery. She was also their instructor at ICCC. A Day in the Clay Studio: Moldmaking for Ceramics & Wheel Throwing will feature Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso and Man Ho “Billy” Cho from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshops are ...

Hotel Motel Grants boost library, recreation and historic preservation

“How much is a million dollars?” An answer that rings true today is “not as much as it used to be.” What will $34,243 buy in 2026? More than you might think. Last night, the City Council of Webster City agreed with the Hotel Motel Tax Board (HMTB) that amount should be distributed to ...