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Supervisors sign proclamation for Operation Green Light for Veterans 2026

The following proclamation was approved during the Hamilton County Supervisor meeting in support of Operation Green Light Tuesday. Whereas, the residents of Hamilton county have great respect, admiration and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces; and Whereas, the contributions and sacrifices of those who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens and Whereas, Hamilton County seeks to honor individuals who have made countless ...

Parasite Patrol helps sheep, goat producers

Sheep and goats across Iowa and Wisconsin face a microscopic threat with monumental health concerns. Internal parasites of sheep and goats decrease production and animal health and can also cause death. Meanwhile, the dewormers used over the past 60 years have become less effective. The Parasite Patrol and Parasite Patrol Plus programs provide producers with practical tools and science-based recommendations to better understand the parasites, integrated parasite management strategies, and fecal egg counting (FEC) and FAMACHA as measuring and monitoring tools. The Parasite Patrol ...

Webster City can keep a secret . .

What are the odds you could plan a surprise birthday party, invite 50 people, and keep it under wraps . . . in Webster City? Not very good. And, if the party was in honor of a very public, extremely well-connected, long-time resident? OK, just about impossible. But it happened Saturday ...

Celebrating our principals

Rachel Chamberlin Principal at Pleasant View Elementary School Rachel Chamberlin is originally from Fort Dodge but has lived in Eagle Grove for the past 20 years. This is her third year as Principal of Pleasant View Elementary School (and the Webster City 4-year-old preschools). There are so many things Rachel loves about being Principal at Pleasant View. She loves seeing her students so happy and excited to be at school, and she loves the sense of family everyone has created at Pleasant View. “Our academic goal is to raise students’ literacy and math scores. Alongside this ...

Celebrating our Principals

Robert Brecht Principal at Webster City Middle School Robert Brecht grew up in Gilbert, Iowa. This is his 17th year as a school principal and his fourth year as Principal at Webster City Middle School. His favorite part of being principal at his school is building relationships with ...

Four Webster City students to sing with All State Choir and Band

The Webster City High School announced four Webster City musicians who have been named to sing and play with the 2026 All State Band and Choir. This competitive program draws talent from all over the state of Iowa, and earning a spot in either the band or chorus is a high honor. Ava Ely ...