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1926 Local Boy, Harold Stromgren awarded first in Kiwanis Club Corn Contest Harold Stromgren of Webster City was declared the winner of first prize in the single ear corn contest sponsored by the Webster City Kiwanis club for boys and girls of Hamilton County under 16 years of age. The other winners are as follows: Second prize - Robert Huddlestun, Webster City; Third prize - Arnold Schipall, Webster City; Fourth Prize - Richard Huddlestun, Webster City; Fifth prize - Everett McConnell, Webster City; Sixth prize - Arlys Peterson, Jewell; Seventh prize - Frank Sterns, Webster City; ...

Four new homes going up in Lynx Development

Four new homes are under construction in the Lynx Development #2 in southeast Webster City. The company building them was formerly known as Quirk Development, but has filed plans for the new homes under the name HQ Homes. The company is owned by Dean and Holly Quirk, and is based in Ankeny. ...

Early voting now in progress at Hamilton County Courthouse

It’s time for another election, says Hamilton County auditor Kim Schaa. The auditors office mailed out ballots Wednesday, and early voting began the same day. Schaa said that all early voters need to fill out a form that is located at a table when they first arrive at the courthouse, then bring it to the auditors window. “I think we had 122 vote yesterday at the window,” she said. Schaa said everyone needs to have their photo i.d. With them, with the correct address. “I don’t think we haven’t had anybody come in without identification. If the address is not on the ...

Brewer Creek Trail has a story to tell

The newest addition to the Brewer Creek Trail is a StoryWalk, a new service of the Kendall Young Library What is a Story Walk? It’s a simple idea based on three irrefutable facts: we could all benefit from reading more books; most of us don’t get enough physical exercise and who ...

Busy night at Fire Department Open House

National Fire Prevention Week was October 4-10 and October is Fire Prevention Month. As is their tradition, the Webster City Fire Department held an open house last night at the fire house. Visitors were able to personally inspect fire engines and related apparatus and equipment the ...

G’day

Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treating at 2 p.m. Saturday A calm, inclusive Halloween experience designed for children with sensory needs and disabilities will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Briggs Woods Campground. This sensory friendly event is coordinated to assist families who want to enjoy the Halloween experience, but have special issues. For questions, contact the Hamilton County Conservation Office at 515-832-9570 or visit www.MyCountyParks.com. Trick or Treat from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brigg Woods Saturday The Briggs Woods Park Halloween Event is Saturday at the ...