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Courthouse open Saturday for early voting The Hamilton County Courthouse will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow community members to vote early. Early voting at the courthouse will end on Monday at 4:30 p.m. On Tuesday, election day, all voting must be at the precincts. Rowan Gospel Music show is Sunday The Rowan Gospel music show will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Dows Convention Center, located at 113 Ellsworth St., in Dows. A soup and sandwich supper will follow the show. A free will offering will help support the Rowan and Dows Historical ...

Sunday, November 1 is Bomgaars “Ladies Night Out”

Si Bomgaars is once again bringing its annual Ladies Night event to the community, combining an evening of fall shopping, festive fun and giving back to local organizations. On Sunday, November 1 from 5–8 p.m., Bomgaars customers at all locations will have the opportunity to enjoy special savings, giveaways and an evening dedicated to supporting the communities Bomgaars is proud to serve. The Webster City location is at 2403 Superior St. and will be participating in this store-wide event. As part of Ladies Night, 5% of the evening’s sales will be donated to a local charitable ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Turning for October 29 K.C.’s here to contribute to Mexican fund The quote of members of the local Knights of Columbus for the Mexican fund of a million dollars being raised by the order in the United States, has been fixed at $1.50 per member. This fund is to be used to educate people in this country regarding the Mexican situation to help the Mexican people where possible and tender aid to the priests, nuns and others who have been driven from Mexico by religious laws. The fund is to be spent as directed by the supreme board of directors. 1941 City booklet is ...

Brew Travel Center opening November 16

When it comes to convenience stores, Brew Oil’s name says it all. These are the familiar, friendly places we go to fill our tanks with fuel and fuel ourselves with coffee. Early in 2026, Webster City learned the former Doc’s Stop at 407 Closz Dr., Webster City, had been acquired by ...

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CORRECTION: In the story printed about the new principal at the St. Thomas Catholic School, there is a correction on attendance to mass and religion classes. According to Julie Graber, St. Thomas Principal, “All students who attend St. Thomas school, whether Catholic or not, must attend religion classes and Mass.” Jam session is Friday at Blairsburg Opera House Halloween events this week Downtown Trick-or-Treat will be held Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.0–6:00 PM Bring the kid downtown for Downtown Trick-or-Treat and enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun while visiting our ...

WCHS to present The Miracle Worker Nov 13-15

Webster City High School will present The Miracle Worker by William Gibson, as its fall play on November 13–15, at the Prem Sahai Auditorium. Based on the inspiring true story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, The Miracle Worker tells the story of a young girl who is blind and deaf and the determined teacher who helps her connect with the world around her. Through patience, persistence, and courage, Annie works to break through the barriers that keep Helen isolated, opening the door to communication, understanding, and a new future. The production offers audiences ...