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‘Center Stage With Ben Ahlers’ this Thursday at ICCC

The acting career of Ben Ahlers has recently soared to meteoric heights. That doesn’t mean the 2015 Fort Dodge Senior High School graduate has forgotten the importance of his roots. Ahlers is returning to Fort Dodge this Thursday for a one-night event at Decker Auditorium on the campus of Iowa Central Community College. The “Center Stage With Ben Ahlers” show is being sponsored by the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association, with all proceeds going to support the FDFAA. Limited VIP tickets are available for a face-to-face, meet-and-greet session at 5:30 p.m. Doors open for general ...

Ahlers also has connection to Webster City

When Ben Ahlers performed in New York City in “Death of a Salesman,” there were plenty of supporters attending from the Webster City area. Ahlers, who attended Fort Dodge schools, is the grandson of Beth and Don Bottorff. Don was a long-time, respected attorney in Webster City. His mother, Suzy and his aunt Shelly attended the Webster City Community Schools. During those years, they took their turn on the stages here in Webster City, both strong vocalists, and expressive theatrical skills. Loween Getter, who directed his mother Suzy and aunt Shelly, in two different productions ...

G’day

Hotel Motel Tax Board to hear presentations Wednesday The Hotel/Motel tax board for the city of Webster City will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council chambers. They will hear presentations from recipients from last year's grant recipients and consider new requests for funding during this meeting The City Council chambers are located at 400 Second St. in the Webster City City hall. Presentations will be heard from the following organizations that received grant funds in 2025 Arts R Alive - Webster City downtown sculptures Kendall Young Library - Rebranding and ...

E-Bikes, scooters, and back-to-school traffic creates safety risks

E-bikes have surged in popularity, not only around the country, but also in Webster City. With the school year just around the corner, those who have purchased them for their kids for transportation or thinking about purchasing them need to know the types of bikes that they are purchasing. “There are so many different classifications of the e-bikes and scooters, sometimes people don’t even know what they are buying,” said Webster City police chief Steve Hanson. The Iowa DOT has created a chart that gives guidance to the type of wheels they and the requirements of each. A ...

Congregate meals for week of August 18-20

Congregate meals are open to any senior adults over the age of 60 years. Reservations are needed by calling 515-832-6161 to reserve a meal to eat in with others, or to pick up and eat at home. The cost of an individual meal is between $7 to $10, but are also reduced to what an individual can afford. The meals are served out of the north side of the RSVP building, located at 749 Second St. The entrance is to the west. When picking up meals, please arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Inside dining begins at noon. The Webster City Congregate meal menu for the week of August 10 are ...

Woodland program to help landowners build healthy forests

Iowa woodland owners and others interested in forest stewardship are invited to participate in the Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program (MWSP), a comprehensive educational program designed to help participants better understand, manage and protect Iowa's woodland resources. The Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program is offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, often in cooperation with County Conservation Boards. While the program is primarily intended for woodland owners, stewards and land managers, it is ...