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1926/100 years ago
Bugle Corps to Clinton
The American Legion drum and bugle corps of this city which was hoping to be able to go to the national American Legion reunion in Philadelphia, has been obliged to give up this trip for want of funds. They hope however, to be able to attend the Iowa state convention at Clinton Sept. 13, 14 and 15.
They recently staged a big gala day celebration at Riverside Field to raise funds for the Philadelphia trip, but succeeded in clearing less than $200. It will cost some $500 or more to take the 25 members to Clinton. This would leave some $300 to raise. Drum Major Fastenow, however, would be satisfied if $250 could be raised, for he feels that each member of the corps would be willing to spend a small sum personally.
This drum and bugle corps has brought much favorable comment to Webster City and its appearance at the state reunion at Clinton would bring much additional publicity which is valuable.
1946/80 years ago
Nine schools will provide bus services
Every rural township in Hamilton county will be provided with bus service from one or more of the town schools during the 1946-47 school year, Mrs. Edith Byerley, county superintendent of schools, announced today.
Each of the nine town and consolidated schools in the county will operate buses and buses from the schools located at Roland, Radcliffe and Story City will also enter Hamilton county.
Figures for the number of pupils to be transported during the 1946-47 school year are not yet available. During the 1945-46 year, the nine schools in the county operated 35 buses and transported 1,098 rural pupils.
1956/70 years ago
Hundreds see eclipse here; also Echo I
Hundreds of Webster City residents had a perfect view of the 99 percent complete eclipse of the moon last evening and also caught a glimpse of the twin "star" of last night’s celestial display – the Echo I satellite.
During the peak of the eclipse, the moon showed a coppery red face. The American Museum Hayden Planetarium in New York explained today that the coppery color was caused when sunlight passing through the air above the earth was refracted by the dense layer of atmosphere just above the earth's surface.
1976/50 years ago
Holst receives a valor award from Gov. Ray
Ron Holst, an employee of the Webster City line department for the past eight years, received an engraved plaque from Gov. Robert D. Ray last evening for lifesaving with valor, during ceremonies held at 8 o'clock in front of the grandstand at the Iowa State Fair.
Holst was one of three Iowans receiving the lifesaving with valor awards during the ceremony with 27 others receiving other lifesaving awards in the annual ceremonies.
Holst was honored for carrying Walter Gienap, 82 of Stanhope from his burning house on March 4, 1976. Holst had been repairing electric lines near the Gienap farm when he heard an explosion from the farmhouse. He entered the smoke-filled house by the back door and crawled on his hands and knees in search of the elderly farmer. He found him, suffering from serious burns over 60 percent of his body, and carried him to safety.
Holst's wife and two daughters, Kristy 7 and Teresa 4, were seated in the grandstand to watch the presentation.
Also attending from Webster City were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Chelesvig. Their daughter, Mrs. Patty Hunter of Iowa City had been rescued by Gregory G. Ripley, 25 of Iowa City who received a lifesaving with valor award for having carried her from her burning mobile trailer, May 1, 1976. Upon hearing neighbors’ screams in the trailer court in Iowa City, Ripley entered the trailer through the rear door and searched the smoke filled rooms for Mrs. Hunter, whom he carried to safety before the trailer burned to the ground. She was hospitalized with burns for two weeks at the University of Iowa Burn Center.
2011/15 years ago
Bowdens donate Newcastle Building to Hamilton County Extension Office
Dean and Adele Bowden have given a substantial gift to Hamilton County Extension, with the gift of the Newcastle Building.
"We cannot say enough how appreciative we are of this gift," said Gayle Olson, an Extension Council member.
Dean Bowden bought the Newcastle building in 1982 as an investment which he has managed ever since.
In 2006, the Hamilton County Extension was looking to move to a new location. Bowden had some space in the back of the building that needed remodeling and redecorating and felt it was a good fit for the organization.
"I approached the council and asked if they would be interested," he said. They were and Bowden went to remodeling the area – putting in a conference room, kitchen and reception.