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1926 Drama group to give plays The new drama department of the Women’t club will make its initial appearance Tuesday evening when it will present two one act plays in the auditorium of Lincoln High School. These plays will be open to the public. The evening’s program will be given under the supervision of Mrs. D. C. Chase, Jr., play chairman of the department, with Mrs. Mabel Von Court and Mrs. Dorothy O. Kamrar having direction of the plays. This department plans to give two other one act plays Feb. 15 under the direction of Mrs. R.M. Wildish and Mrs. Helen Scott and A[ril 28, ...

Klaver, Paschen vie for Iowa House of Representatives seat

Election day is a week away, and there is one very important local race, which is the Iowa House District 55 seat. The race for the House of Representatives seat for District 55, sees Cynthia Paschen and Beau Klaver both seeking to fill the position which has been held by Shannon Latham. Latham, who began representing this district in 2021, announced her decision not to seek re-election in the spring. Republican Klaver ran a successful race in the June primary. Paschen was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. House District 55 includes all of Franklin and Hamilton counties, ...

Have butter; will travel

There are times that our worlds are meant to collide. A recent presentation at the Wilson Brewer Park, through a Humanities Iowa program, was the result of such an event. And the collision brought together four strangers from different walks of life, who share a passion to educate and inform; never expecting a collision in Webster City. Sarah Pratt originally came to Webster City to see the giant Doodle Bug. The original scooters, made by Beam Industries, were less than three feet high. The sculpture downtown at City Hall Plaza, is nine feet tall. Roadside America calls it “the ...

Celebrating our Principals

The Daily Freeman Journal and the Webster Community Schools are spotlighting our school principals this week. Today through Wednesday, there will be a snapshot of the principals who assist and guide each of the schools in the Webster City Community School District. Sarah Nachazel Principal ...

Paschen wants to fight for better Iowa

I graduated from Iowa State University in 1982 with a degree in Journalism. That same year I married John Paschen. We have two adult children who live in Chicago and Denver. I was a volunteer with Mary Greeley Hospice from 1998 to 2022. I have worked for Youth and Shelter Services, the Ames Public Library and the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. My work with hospice, caring for people at the end of their lives taught me compassion and the value of storytelling. Effective legislators are skilled at telling the stories of their district. Q 1. How will electing you ...

October 27, 2026 proclaimed to be Mark Dohms Day in Webster City

On Monday morning, Mayor John Hawkins signed a proclamation in honor of Mark Dohms and presented him a key to the City of Webster City in honor of his volunteer work over the years. The proclamation reads as follows: Whereas, the City of Webster City recognizes individuals who dedicate their time and talents to serving others and strengthening the community; and Whereas, Mark Dohms has developed more than 30 years to serving Webster City through his volunteer service with various organizations and his commitment to helping those in need; and Whereas, as a valued member of Rotary, ...