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Windows of inspiration

In the clear light of Sunday, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd wants the public to see its windows of inspiration. You could also call them windows of dedication. The windows, designed and created by artist Barbara Flowerday Golberg, open the interior of the church at 1100 Mary Lane, ...

Hydrant flushing in Webster City will begin April 15

Personnel with the City of Webster City will be performing hydrant flushing in your neighborhood starting April 15. Work will begin each day at 7am and will follow this schedule: Monday, April 15: All fire hydrants within the area south of Elm Street, east of Des Moines Street and north of ...

Jewell sparkles with JADE Gala Night

JEWELL — The occasion Saturday at Jewell Golf was a fundraising event for JADE — Jewell Area Development Enterprises. Guests were “dressed to impress.” A cocktail hour started the festivities, sponsored by American Sanitation, of Kamrar. The dinner was provided by Silver Spoon ...

Partners in progress

The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday announced it hopes to contract with the Ames Economic Development Alliance to create a stronger route to future growth. Supervisor Rick Young began the announcement this way: “So you’ve heard me tell the story before. In the last 40 ...

All that’s Grand

The preservation of the historic grandstand on the Hamilton County Fairgrounds is nearly complete, according to Jamie Griffith, Hamilton County Fair director. Midwest Paint should finish its part of the task this week, she said. It cost $73,600 to paint the iconic wooden structure. The ...

Hamilton County Supervisors set budget hearing for April 23

The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget on Tuesday, April 23. The hearing will take place during the supervisors’ regular meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. This meeting will be in the basement conference room in the Hamilton County ...