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Blue Christmas? Light a candle for healing

Sunday evening, the Webster City Ministerial Association will be taking the lead on healing grief with a “Blue Christmas Service.” The service will be held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, starting at 6 p.m. The ministerium, Fosters’ Funeral and Cremation ...

Grants help upgrade Kamrar Fire & Rescue Readiness

Homeowners and farmers in the Kamrar area, can breathe a little easier this winter, as important emergency equipment is now available at Kamrar Fire & Rescue, making it seem a little like a gift at Christmas time. They needed upgraded equipment for the protection of their fire ...

It’s Christmas time in the City

It’s beginning to look a lot like Webster City is ready for Christmas! There is so much going on this first week after Thanksgiving, the business community has dressed up their windows and storefronts. Many merchants are offering special promotions, and are all stocked up on Christmas ...

Birkestrands announce new owner for Osweiler’s

Ron and Kathy Birkestrand announced in a press release Tuesday that they have sold Osweiler's Fashion store in Webster City. The new owner is Sonia Sosa Rodriguez. Rodriguez will take ownership February 1, 2026, and plans to have a grand opening in March when her spring merchandise ...