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Keeping the music alive

It’s a familiar feeling in musical theatre — the final curtain falls, the lights go dark, and the cast and crew are left with a quiet sense of loss. Weeks of rehearsals, shared laughs, and creative energy build a kind of family. And when it’s over, there’s always that lingering ...

Fire department quickly controls fire on Water Street

Just after 3 p.m. Tuesday, the Webster City Fire Department responded to a fire at the single-family residence at 929 Water St. in Webster City. “We were on the scene two minutes after receiving the call, and had water on the fire five minutes after the call.” according to Webster ...

Prepping for the Spring Stroll Saturday

If you haven’t looked around Webster City lately, there is a lot you might have missed. The trees are budding out, the grass is green and flowers are blooming throughout the city. But signs of spring are not just outside, the decor is changing throughout the community. The stores have ...

Protein drink facility gets state boost

A $2.66 million incentive package from the state of Iowa will help turn a Webster City industrial building into a place where protein drinks will be produced. Edible Garden AG Inc., based in Belvidere, New Jersey, plans to spend $75 million to turn the building at 401 Des Moines St. into a ...

Third Thursday Coffee showcases Daily Freeman-Journal’s statewide impact

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere appreciation to the Daily Freeman-Journal for hosting April’s Third Thursday Coffee. Attendees were given an inside look at one of Webster City’s most historic and influential businesses, first established in 1857. The tour ...