×

Local News

I-35 crash takes the life of Mason City man

WILLIAMS — A Mason City man died at the scene of a crash Tuesday that left 60 to 70 yards of debris spread across both lanes of traffic on Interstate 35 near Williams. Reed Peterson, 68, was trapped in his 2019 Ford Fiesta. He was headed north on the interstate when his 2019 Ford Fiesta ...

Wind damage presents challenges for Memorial Day prep

Persistent wind has impacted preparation for Memorial Day weekend throughout the community. For the city grounds and parks department, this spring has been more challenging than most years. That wind has taken a toll on trees, electrical lines and property, the most significant event of ...

Hamilton County Board of Supervisors declare May 23, 24 Poppy Days

The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors officially declared May 23 and 24 Poppy Days in Webster City during its meeting recently. Poppy sales are most frequently associated with Remembrance Day or National Poppy Day. They are a form of fundraising during which individuals donate to receive a ...

Webster City Clean-Up/Drop Off Event is in June

The Webster City Clean-Up/Drop Off Event is June 13 and 14 at the Webster City Middle School Parking Lot, Here is a list of items that will not be accepted: animal carcasses, nothing with liquid in it …, batteries, paint cans, oil cans, etc., concrete, bricks or rocks, printers/fax ...

VDMC Auxiliary awards six scholarships

Van Diest Medical Center Auxiliary recently presented six $1,000 scholarships to local individuals who are pursuing degrees in healthcare fields. Scholarships were awarded to 2025 Webster City High School graduates McKenna Kohl, of Blairsburg; Tatumn Leeper, of Woolstock; and Olivia ...

This weekend is about so much more than Junque

JunqueFest’s return to downtown Webster City on Saturday, May 24, is a big slice of what’s happening this weekend, but it’s not the whole pie. On Friday, folks are invited to Welcome Home the Webster Theater with a party from 6 to 7 p.m. in front of the historic movie house, 610 Second ...