Editor's note: The Daily Freeman-Journal asked the Stratford School Board candidates to answer a series of questions regarding their decision to seek a seat on the board. CARRI EIDE, incumbent Tell us a little about yourself personally — family, education, where you grew up. My husband, ...

Law enforcement in Webster City is investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered early Monday morning. Police Chief Steve Hanson reported that officers with the Webster City Police Department were dispatched to a home at 1403 Des Moines Street, Webster City, around 5:30 a.m. ...

The City Council of Webster City took a first step to address failing buildings downtown by unanimously approving a public hearing for a larger urban renewal district Monday. That bigger district would capture new funds through Tax Increment Financing — TIF — the use of projected higher ...

A Webster City man has waived his right to a speedy trial and will go before a jury next year for the murder of a 10-month-old child. Gunner Michael Jones, 27, waived his right to a speedy trial and will go before a Hamilton County jury on February 24, 2026, for his alleged role in the April ...

No one likes change orders, but they’re common in construction projects and especially common in very large construction projects. On Monday, the City Council of Webster City approved change orders for the Brewer Street/Willson Avenue and Fair Meadow Drive No. 2 street reconstruction ...

Downtown Trick-or-Treat in Webster City is Thursday, October 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. Participating businesses will be handing out goodies to little ones in costume.