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All State winners

Of the 13 Webster City High School students who auditioned Saturday for All State Band and Choir in Hampton, six were selected to participate. Two others were chosen as alternates, and one student received a recall, according to Kaitlynn Abens, Webster City’s ninth- to 12th-grade ...

Rudrapatna to provide oncology/hematology care at VDMC

Venkatesh Rudrapatna, MD, MPH, an oncology/hematology physician with McFarland Clinic, has joined the Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) team of visiting specialists. Dr. Rudrapatna received his medical degree from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, University of Mumbai, in Mumbai, India. He then ...

Two candidates seek District 1 seat on the South Hamilton School Board

Editor's note: The Daily Freeman-Journal asked the South Hamilton School Board candidates to answer a series of questions regarding their decision to seek a seat on the board. TONY BABCOCK, District 1, INCUMBENT Tell us a little about yourself personally; family, education, where you grew ...

Authorities identify man found deceased at home

Authorities have released the name of the man whose body was found at a home in Webster City early Monday morning. Osmar Matul Alvarado, 35, of Webster City, was discovered early Monday morning. Webster City Police Chief Steve Hanson said in a media release that authorities believe there ...

Trick or Treat downtown draws a crowd

People’s Credit Union car and employees were dressed to the hilt as they welcomed Trick or Treaters to their Trunk or Treat in downtown Webster City Thursday. Patty Aviles was busy as the crow, while Kimberly Chansler was dressed as the scarecrow helping the youngsters find their treats. The ...