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1926
Students respond to old school bell
The old school bell which for many years was the signal that school was about to start and whose "ding-donging" could be heard in all parts of the city in the early days, again pealed forth the announcement this morning from its commanding position in the tower between central building an court house that the school year of 1926-1927 was under way.
The junior college, senior and junior high school students assembled in the auditorium of the Central building shortly after 9 o'clock this morning for the opening exercises. Brief non-sectarian religious services were held under the auspices of the Webster City Ministerial association with Rev. Edward A. Piper, Rev. Dick Haney, Rev. T.B. Collins and Rev. Manson E. Miller present.
The new members of the faculty were introduced to the students who welcomed the newcomers with enthusiastic applause.
1936
Crosby Iowa Health Champ
Harold Crosby, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Crosby, farmers living in Freedom township, is the winner of the boys' 4-H state health contest held yesterday and this morning at the state fair in Des Moines. Forty-eight club boys, representing as many counties, entered in the contest.
Harold's score was 99.2 points out of a possible 100. He will represent Iowa at the national contest held in connection with the livestock exposition and 4-H club congress in Chicago the first week in December.
1951
Women's Relief Corps entertain guests at picnic in Twin Parks
35 members and guests of the Women's Relief corps enjoyed a picnic Tuesday afternoon at Twin Parks, with guests present from the Boone and Fort Dodge units. Mrs. L.E. Kimm and Mrs. Ada Kearns were honored as the two oldest members present. Games and contests were enjoyed under the direction of Mrs. C.L. Kingsley, president of the local group.
1956
Group seeks to keep no. 20 in this city.
Strong support for a proposal to widen Second St. to meet State Highway Commission standards for a modern highway was indicated at the meeting held last night at the American Legion downtown building.
Billed as a joint meeting of the city council, the city planning commission and the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, the session attracted about 100 persons.
The highlight of the session was a show of hands of those favoring the plans outlined by the state to improve the flow of Highway 20 traffic through Webster City.
All but five of the 100 persons present, many of them owners of businesses on Second St., indicated they favored widening the street to provide the 48 feet for four lanes of traffic and 16 feet for parking lanes required by the state.
1961
New grillwork goes up at High School
As work continues on the inside of the new Webster City high school, the outside appearance is also changing rapidly.
The concrete block grillwork is being constructed at the north entrance to the school. A similar grillwork is located at the southeast corner of the school, just east of the shop building area.
2011
Work at Little Wall Lake to involve new cap sites
Briggs Woods Conservation will start campground renovation work at Little Wall Lake Park.
At the board's meeting on Tuesday, director Brian Lammers said that the work will involve 10 new camp sites that will be located directly east of the shop building at the park.
There will be full hookup capability for each site. He said that work will begin in mid-September and should be finished for Memorial Day weekend next year.
He said that the board will be looking at the possibility of adding 16 more camp sites this fall, which will be discussed at the September board meeting.
Lammers said that he is working on final numbers for construction costs for the cabin project for Briggs Woods, Little Wall Lake and Bell's Mill.
Teen board starts Tuesday
Can't find the teen books you would like to read at the public library? Join the Kendall Young Library teen board and help decide what Young Adult books will be added this school year. This board will also help decide what special programs will be held for teens and preteens at the library.
Come to the first meeting on Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The teen board is open to anyone in grades six through 12.