The newest device to assist the public at Briggs Woods is a kayak launcher. According to Park officer, Kian Thompson, it is a great addition to improve the safety of using the lake. “It’s a really great accessibility item,” he said. “It makes it a lot easier to get in and out for ...
Parts of several downtown streets will be closed for the Fort Dodge County Jam featuring Travis Tritt, and one of those closures begins today. The concert will be Saturday evening at the intersection of Central Avenue and Ninth Street. Here are the street closures as released by the city ...
The West Twin Park was alive Thursday night during the official opening and welcoming of this years sculptures. This annual event is hosted by Arts R Alive. The event was also supported with refreshments served with help from the Webster City evening Rotary Club. The artwork on display in the park includes Crossroads by Jon Kamrath of Minnesota, Rudbeckia by Tim Adams of Webster City, Eyes of Wonder by Sondra Jonson of Nebraska, The Violinist by Osamede Obazee, Reeds by Bobie Carlyle, The Guardian by Ryan an James Pedersen of Minnesota, Nexus by Dn Perry, Lovers and their Spritis ...
On Saturday, August 1, the first annual Walk Today for Women Tomorrow campaign organized by P.E.O. brought together Chapters EL and JE of Webster City for a Sculpture Walk of downtown and West Twin Parks. The Walk raised funds to support women's education. P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) has been motivating, educating, and celebrating women for more than 156 years. The nonprofit organization has helped more than 129,000 women pursue educational goals by providing approximately $462 million dollars in the form of grants, scholarships, awards and loans. Chapter EL ...
The residents of the Skyview Zoo invite you to come and see them try to escape Friday night. The single performance of "The Great Zoo Escape" will be Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Webster City Community Theatre, located at 1001 Willson Ave. This production is the final product of ...
1951 Rat Control Program Is Cited Here A program to control and eliminate Webster City's rats was presented to the city council at its regular meeting last evening. A survey of the city dump, business district, sales barns, elevators, factories and residential district had been made by a commercial rodent control company from Ames and their report stated that there were between 35,000 and 40,000 rats, in these areas. 1956 Raven Millwork Firm Observes 25th Birthday Raven Millwork and Lumber Co, of Webster City will celebrate its 25th anniversary at an open house on ...
