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It’s a sculpture, it’s flowers….no it’s a bike rack

The bike rack of metallic flowers located on Willson Avenue has finally been discovered and used the way it was originally intended. The rack, designed by Tim Adams, is located just off 2nd street on Willson Avenue. It was a joint project between the City of Webster City, Arts R Alive and the ...

Turning Back the pages of Time

1926 Students respond to old school bell The old school bell which for many years was the signal that school was about to start and whose “ding-donging” could be heard in all parts of the city in the early days, again pealed forth the announcement this morning from its commanding position in the tower between central building an court house that the school year of 1926-1927 was under way. The junior college, senior and junior high school students assembled in the auditorium of the Central building shortly after 9 o’clock this morning for the opening exercises. Brief ...

September programs for adults announced by Kendall Young Library.

The following adult programs will be offered by the Kendall Young Library in the month of September. Flower Arranging with Tyler Burton – Monday, August 31, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. we will be exploring the art of flower arranging! Tyler Burton from Peacock House Flowers will be sharing some tips and tricks to a beautiful arrangement. This is a free event and no sign-up is required. Adult BINGO – Join us to test your luck with Adult BINGO at Kendall Young Library. Patrons can win small snacks and prizes on Tuesday, September 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. This traditional bingo game is free and ...

The day that Dolly came to town

Everybody’s talkin’ about Dolly. Or so it seems. Whether you are a country music fan or a fan of Dolly Parton, no one can deny that Dolly Parton made a huge impact during her years on earth. Ask just about anyone. As a quiet family gathering honored her life on earth, on the pages of ...

‘The People Business’

STRATFORD — “The people business,” that’s what farming is all about, Aaron Putze told members of Hamilton County Farm Bureau as they gathered at Back Country Winery in late August for the group’s annual meeting. Weaving his talk from Dolly Parton to Norman ...

G’day

Hydrant flushing starts today in Webster City Personnel with the City of Webster City will be performing hydrant flushing in neighborhoods starting August 31. Work will begin each day at 7 a.m. and will follow the schedule below. Monday, August 31: All fire hydrants within the area north of Second St. and East of Des Moines St. Tuesday, September 1: All fire hydrants within the area south of Second St., north of Elm St. and East of the Boone River. Wednesday, September 2: All fire hydrants within the area south of Elm St. and north of Ohio St. Thursday, September 3: All fire ...