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Family and faith

Two of the most important Christian holidays will forever hold even deeper meaning for Calyn Thompson. At Christmastime in 2022, she learned she had breast cancer. Now, she looks ahead to Easter and its promise of renewal. And survival. “I was 28 years old when I got my diagnosis,” ...

Which bills survived as second ‘funnel week’ ends at the Iowa Capitol?

As lawmakers ended the second “funnel” deadline of the 2024 legislative session, many of the priorities laid out by Republican leadership at the beginning of the session remain in limbo – while many more were taken out of the running for consideration. Though Republicans hold a trifecta ...

FD probe of officer-involved shooting continues

FORT DODGE — An investigation remains underway into the fatal police shooting of a man who reportedly ran toward officers with two knives Saturday morning in Fort Dodge. The deceased individual and the officer who shot him have not been identified. The Iowa Division of Criminal ...

City Council of Webster City will meet this evening

The City Council of Webster City will meet this evening in the council chambers of City Hall, 400 Second Street, Webster City. This meeting begins at 6 p.m. It can be viewed live on the City facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cityofwebstercity/ or viewed on the City of Webster City ...

Kendall Young Library Board of Trustees will meet this evening

The Kendall Young Library Board of Trustees will meet this evening in the meeting room at the library, 1201 Willson Avenue, Webster City. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. After a time for public input, the board will hear the Farmer’s National Report from Tom Schutter, other financial ...

Demolition begins on another Kwik Star property

The former Naden Industries building, for years the home of the firm’s iconic scoreboard production, is gradually becoming refuse as Kwik Star takes another step towards its planned westside site in Webster City. Andy Jones, of Jones Rock & Dirt, Webster City, said Thursday that ...