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Waterways always a driving source of growth for Hamilton County

As early settlers moved westward, and the eastern states were establishing business and industry to support their communities, the paths to reach Iowa were varied. The first step to head west was to pass through the Appalachian mountains. There were only two options: by land or waterway. ...

Western Pa. revolutionized energy extraction with new techniques, technology

Editor’s note: America would not be the nation it is today without its vast stores of natural resources. But those resources would have done us little good without individuals and companies willing to take risks. Much of that happened in Western Pennsylvania, where leading developments in the ...

Market Night Returns

One of the youngest vendors at Webster City Market Nights is turning creativity into an outstanding opportunity to pursue a lifelong dream. During last week’s Youth Entrepreneur Night, Charlotte Kalkwarf, owner of Twinkle Toe Designs, was selling handmade bracelets and bag charms ...

It’s the Arts Downtown tonight

Tonight the Webster City Market Night which is sponsored by The Trash Man, is featuring the Arts Downtown. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., there will be opportunities to create in addition to eating, shopping and just enjoying the community gathering. Specific events include bracelet making, ...

County supervisors discuss catering solution for Briggs Woods

The Briggs Woods Conference Center food service is close to a solution, waiting on a few details to be ironed out with Schonert’s Corporate Catering out of Ames. Adam Schonert, owner of the catering company was introduced by Supervisor April Ely during the bi-monthly meeting of the ...