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Design team for WCHS on hand again today to hear ideas and concepts for future

The design team from FEH Architects spent all day Tuesday at the Webster City High School, touring the building, sketching out ideas, looking at the infrastructure of the building that was new 65 years ago. At that time, everyone was excited about the new courtyard at the high school. Now they are looking at enclosing it. And there are good reasons for everything they are considering. This is the type of discussion that is happening between the architects and the individuals who have taken the time to study some potential changes to the high school campus and solve the problems ...

Forum in Kanawha to address Iowa’s water quality issue

Water Matters, a public forum addressing Iowa’s water quality issues, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the ISU Northern Research Farm, 310 South Main St., in Kanawha. This forum is one of the Rural Revival: Local Voices, Common Goals public forums, a series of forums created to explore key issues central to our communities’ futures. This forum is being hosted by the Hancock & Winnebago County members of the North Iowa County to County Collaboration. The Water Matters forum will provide a chance for the community to come together to learn, to engage with ...

Antique clock returned to WCF Bank this week

Council takes big picture look at city’s future

Where will new homes be built in Webster City? What will Gateway Industrial Park look like when new industries build factories, offices and warehouses there? Can the city connect the Boone River and Brewer Creek trails into a recreational network? These are big questions. Some potential ...

Hamilton County Fair opens in two weeks; open class preregistration encouraged

The 2026 Hamilton County Fair will be held from July 21 to 25 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Bluff St. The theme for the fair this year is “Where Traditions Shine.” Preregistration for open class entries is encouraged. This can be done at the fair office, which will be open starting July 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Entries will be accepted during check-in time. Each category has different deadlines, and judging days and times. Be sure to verify when exhibits are accepted and when judging begins. Information for the open class details ...

Ribbon cutting for Empower Nutrition at new location

Empower Nutrition has moved to a new location and will be holding a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new space. They are now located at 806 Seneca St., but their entrance door is facing First Street The ribbon cutting will be held at noon today. All community members are invited to attend.