Freeman-Journal photo by Kolleen Taylor
The tranquility and gathering of friends and neighbors set the stage for Webster City residents to gather and reconnect. Here, Kathy and Bob Oliver chat with Jane Curtis early in the evening Friday night. Sitting in the back is Rev. Pete Pierson.

Freeman-Journal photo by Kolleen Taylor
Members of the Day Okay Jazz Project, left to right, Tamiann Parrott, Amelia Oliver and Dave Parrott offer an open air mood-setting performance that invited people to stop, listen and chat throughout the 700 block of Second Street.