Wildcat Distilling Company put the scissors to the ribbon on Thursday. — DFJ photo by Tyler Anderson

Webster City welcomed in a different kind of cat, as the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce and Wildcat Distilling Company joined forces for a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday at the distillery’s tasting room, 626 Second Street in Webster City. Representatives from local businesses and the city in the ribbon snipping. Co-owners Brad Lamke and Tony Nelson provided some remarks on the distillery and why they decided to set up shop in Webster City.