The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing tonight for the purpose of discussing and passing the county’s fiscal year 2026 budget. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the basement conference room of the Hamilton County Courthouse, 2300 Superior Street, Webster ...

More than a fundraiser. More than a concert. Really, it was a gathering of family. And it was a gathering of friends and people who share a love of music and love of community. Brian Nass, a former graduate of Webster City High School, was able to soothe the souls for an hour of shared ...

Kendall Young Library Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 30, in the meeting room of the library, 1201 Willson Avenue, Webster City. This meeting begins at 5:15 p.m. On the agenda is a burn site/land and the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan.

While Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Senate Republicans said Monday they have reached a “budget compromise” on how to fund the state heading into the 2026 fiscal year, House Republicans are asking for more money in some areas. Passing the state budget through a series of appropriations bills ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted an emergency waiver permitting the nationwide sale of a fuel blend with higher amounts of ethanol through the summer months, which Iowa fuel and farm leaders say will help farmers, fuel producers and Iowans at the pumps. Midwestern states, ...

By Robert E. Oliver The 91st Iowa General Assembly convened January 13 and, according to state Rep. Shannon Latham, R-55th, a district which includes all of Hamilton and Franklin, and parts of Story and Wright Counties, is “moving toward adjournment.” Latham addressed 25 people Saturday ...