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Webster City hosts statewide theatre convention

Webster City became a statewide hub for community theatre innovation March 27–28 as the Iowa Community Theatre Association held its biennial convention — highlighted by what may be Iowa’s first senior-focused musical production. More than 70 attendees from communities throughout the ...

Iowa DNR investigating manure spill near Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure release into an unnamed tributary of the South Skunk River near Ellsworth in Hamilton County. On Saturday, the DNR Field Office in Mason City was notified by Hovick Hauling, a certified manure applicator, of a ...

Hopstop Liquor and Grocery opens in downtown Webster City

Hopstop Liquor and Grocery opened in downtown Webster City in March. Located at 546 Second St., the new business is owned by Adil Rassool. Rassool owns three other locations, including those in downtown Story City, Ames and Iowa Falls. The soft opening has been done while awaiting final ...

Webster City High School musicians compete at state solo and ensemble contest

The Webster City High School had several band and choir students perform at the State Solo and Ensemble competition in Clear Lake on Saturday. Receiving Division 1 Superior Ratings were Ava Ely (flute solo), Jasmin Venegas (trumpet solo), Mishelle Rich (vocal solo), Jackson Meyer, Ava Ely, ...