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Welcome Wednesday: New teachers at Webster City Community Schools

SANDRA GREUFE Webster City High School - Family Consumer Sciences Sandra Greufe is a graduate of Humboldt High School in Humboldt, Iowa. She earned her degrees (BS and MA) in Library School Media Studies, and Family and Consumer Sciences from her time at Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. She was a substitute teacher in Webster City, and a Library Services Manager at Ellsworth Community College. This year, she will be teaching Family Consumer Sciences at Webster City High School for all grade levels. Sandra and her husband Randy ...

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Webster City High School to close early Wednesday Webster City High School will dismiss at 1:13 p.m. Wednesday due to the forecast of high heat and the impact of high temperatures inside of the school building. The school administration will continue to evaluate weather conditions and expected temperatures on a day-by-day basis. This will be communicated with families if additional adjustments become necessary later in the week. The administration encourages everyone to remain flexible and understanding as they work together to provide the best possible environment for our ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

1926 Webster City business interests will observe Labor Day for the first time For the first time in its history, Webster City will be closed on Labor day, which falls next Monday. It will be the opening day of the county fair and, in as much as business will be closed all day, there will be no closing on Thursday, which will be Watermelon day at the fair. Oil stations and restaurants, however, will be open all day and the food stores at least half a day. The Freeman Journal will also publish as usual, as a fair edition had been planned for that day before any movement was a foot to ...

2026 Hamilton County Fair rabbit show results announced

The following results are from the Hamilton County Fair rabbit show held in July. These are the winners in each division. PRODUCTION PEN Champion: Cameron Camp Purple Ribbon: Cameron camp RABBIT DRESS UP Champion: Molly Fox Blue Ribbons: Jameson Rupiper, Reegan Rupiper, Keyla Gomez Alanis, Jillian Sparks, Adley Ingram, Sadie Gerard, Xzavier Reisinger, Kairi Naso, Evelyn Widick, Hattie Eekhoff Mixed Breed JUNIOR DOE Champion: Zander Pannkuk SENIOR DOE Champion: Xander Pannkuk Reserve Champion: Evelyn Widick SENIOR BUCK Champion: Evelyn Widick BEST OF ...

Kendall Young Library children’s programs for September announced

Kendall Young Library Children’s Department will be having a variety of programs in September. Weekly Programs Children’s Mini Makerspace (Family) stop in on Mondays from 3:30-6 p.m. to get creative. This come and go time will offer a variety of materials and craft supplies to make creations on your own or the option of a special craft activity to get you started. Families are invited to color, paint and glue together. Wild Things (TK-2nd grade) will meet on Tuesdays from 3:45-5 p.m. During this time, the children’s department will offer a variety of stories and ...

Webster City FFA chapter receives National FFA honor

INDIANAPOLIS – The Webster City FFA chapter of Webster City, IA, has been recognized in 2026 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 3-star ranking. Truly a mark of their exceptionalism, less than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking ...