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Kendall Young Library will host special events in May

Kendall Young Library will be hosting a variety of special events in May Plant Smarter, Not Harder with Alison Studer — Join us on Tuesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to hear some landscaping Do’s and Don’ts for DIYers. Alison Studer, a landscape designer and an ISA Certified ...

Lawmakers pass bill creating residency mandate for UI med school enrollment

Lawmakers sent bills to the governor’s desk Tuesday creating residency requirements for the University of Iowa medical and dental schools and a scholarship program for Iowa National Guard members, as well as advancing separate bills dealing with higher education. The House gave final ...

Property development issues dominate the City Council agenda

There’s more property development in Webster City, especially new residential housing, than at any time in recent memory. Almost simultaneously, two large developments, a 212-unit project referred to by both the city and developer Kading Properties LLC, Urbandale, as “workforce ...

With Pope Francis’ passing, Catholics begin nine days of mourning

Area Catholics are mourning the passing of Pope Francis. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, in an announcement. “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of ...

At last

HERO prevailed. The biggest sign is the one right above this story. With passion, sweat and a lot of funding from multiple sources, the historic movie house that was seriously damaged in late 2023 by the fire next door is about to reopen. This time, the official grand opening will be on ...