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Hotel Motel Tax Board to hear presentations Wednesday The Hotel/Motel tax board for the city of Webster City will meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council chambers. They will hear presentations from recipients from last year's grant recipients and consider new requests for funding during this meeting The City Council chambers are located at 400 Second St. in the Webster City City hall. Presentations will be heard from the following organizations that received grant funds in 2025 Arts R Alive - Webster City downtown sculptures Kendall Young Library - Rebranding and ...

E-Bikes, scooters, and back-to-school traffic creates safety risks

E-bikes have surged in popularity, not only around the country, but also in Webster City. With the school year just around the corner, those who have purchased them for their kids for transportation or thinking about purchasing them need to know the types of bikes that they are purchasing. “There are so many different classifications of the e-bikes and scooters, sometimes people don’t even know what they are buying,” said Webster City police chief Steve Hanson. The Iowa DOT has created a chart that gives guidance to the type of wheels they and the requirements of each. A ...

Congregate meals for week of August 18-20

Congregate meals are open to any senior adults over the age of 60 years. Reservations are needed by calling 515-832-6161 to reserve a meal to eat in with others, or to pick up and eat at home. The cost of an individual meal is between $7 to $10, but are also reduced to what an individual can afford. The meals are served out of the north side of the RSVP building, located at 749 Second St. The entrance is to the west. When picking up meals, please arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Inside dining begins at noon. The Webster City Congregate meal menu for the week of August 10 are ...

Woodland program to help landowners build healthy forests

Iowa woodland owners and others interested in forest stewardship are invited to participate in the Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program (MWSP), a comprehensive educational program designed to help participants better understand, manage and protect Iowa's woodland resources. The Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program is offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, often in cooperation with County Conservation Boards. While the program is primarily intended for woodland owners, stewards and land managers, it is ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

1941/86 years ago Close pool to guard against paralysis Webster City’s municipal swimming pool has been closed upon recommendation of health authorities to prevent the spread of infantile paralysis in this city. Richard Adams, 7 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Adams, living just east of the Second St. bridge is ill with the disease. He has been given serum, but was not so well Monday again according to Dr. J.L. Ptacek, city health officer. His condition is not critical, but the diagnosis is very definitely established and a slight paralysis has developed . Plan annual frolic ...

Enhance Hamilton County Foundation to host “Funding Your Next Project” workshop

The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation, in partnership with Hamilton County Growth Partnership, will host a workshop called “Funding Your Next Project” on Wednesday, September 9, at 5 p.m. at the Briggs Woods Conference Center. The workshop is designed for nonprofits, community organizations, committees, local leaders, and project organizers interested in learning more about funding resources and strategies to help move community projects forward. “We often hear from organizations and community groups looking for funding options, grant opportunities, and guidance on how to ...