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City defers purchases to insure pool filter replacement on hand when needed

Webster City’s outdoor swimming pool needs a new water filter, according to Recreation & Public Grounds Director Breanne Lesher. Lesher told the City Council of Webster City on Monday evening that the current filter, installed in 2004, has reached the end of its useful life. “This ...

Wilson Brewer Park hosts Fall Festival Saturday

Saturday in the Park, I know it is October 11, not the fourth of July. Strains of the famous song by Chicago will be running through your head, as this year's second annual Fall Festival kicks off Saturday afternoon. Activities at the Wilson Brewer Park will begin at 1 p.m. located at ...

Ladies, grab the plastic

For 23 years, area women have had a night devoted to them. Well, it’s here again: Ladies Night Out 2025 is Thursday. When Ladies Night Out businesses open their doors, it won’t just be another shopping day. Ladies Night Out is a social event for mothers, daughters, sisters, friends — ...

It’s Fire Prevention Week

The Webster City Fire Department says it is “fired up” for Fire Prevention Prevention Week, which began Monday. This week, members of WC Fire will be spending time with every student from preschool to fifth grade — and into part of next week — to ensure they know how to be safe when it ...

Here’s an outline of the plot

Director Ann McLaughlin is ready for “Cafe Mocha Murders” as it returns Friday to the Webster City Community Theatre performing Arts Center, 1001 Willson Avenue, Webster City. Curtain time is 7 p.m. The play blends intrigue, laughter and a shot of caffeine. This is the first ...

City Council accepts Reveiz Family gift of land

The family of the late Dr. Ed Reveiz, M.D., long-time Webster City physician, conditionally donated 10.5 acres of farmland to the city at Monday’s City Council of Webster City meeting. In giving the land, all of which is within city limits on the city’s northwest side, the family has ...