Darcy Swon, LIFT WC president, takes the Daily Freeman-Journal on a tour inside the historic Elks Club building the group is working hard to renovate. LIFT’s big fundraiser Sunday made an as-yet-unknown amount for the multi-million-dollar project. “There is some amazing architecture in Webster City, we just have to look up,” Swon said.

“Crews are clearing the historic ballroom,

setting the stage for future rehabilitation work.

The emptied space signifies a pivotal moment

in the building’s transformative journey,

ready for its next chapter of restoration.”