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It's a great day to build a float Congratulations to WCHS Homecoming Court The Webster City High School Homecoming Court has been named for next week’s Homecoming festivities. The queen candidates are Amanda Lahr, Hayden McCoy, Avery Poppen, Lovie Pruisman and Tristyn Wright. The king candidates are Grant Arends, Coyce Bertran, Luke Blake, Kaleb Hansen and Zach Lahr. Homecoming events include: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Boom Night, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 – Homecoming Parade – 2:30 p.m. Lynx vs. Sioux City Bishop Heelen football game – 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 – ...

Heritage Hunters to host Genealogy Workshop Oct. 10

The Hamilton Heritage Hunters Genealogical Society will hold a genealogy workshop on Saturday, Oct. 10. This will be held at the Jane Young House, starting at 9 a.m. for registration. The Jane Young House is located at 629 Elm St., in Webster City. The final session should end by 3 p.m. Session topics will include WikiTree 101 by Shaun Boyle and Dating Your Photos in the Modern World by Dennis Allen. There is no charge for the workshop,

Turning back the pages of time

1926 Helen Desmond and Gertrude Wensel chosen for Glee Club Word has been received here that Miss Helen Desmond and Miss Gertrude Wensel have been chosen members of the Grinnell Girls' Glee Club. Miss Wensel studied vocal music at the college last year. This is the first year Miss Desmond has been at Grinnell. It is unusual for a girl to be chosen for membership the first year at the college. A reception was given last night for the new members and the club is planning to make a tour this spring. 1936 Strathmore herd of Aberdeen-Angus cattle will be sold Fred Hahne, manager of ...

General election is November 3: Do you know who is running?

The general election this fall is on November 3, and there are a lot of important races that are on the ballot. Deadlines for filing to run for any of the positions were much earlier this year. The list of local offices that are unfilled with any candidates are a bit concerning, with most of the Township Trustees positions vacant. At the end of the list is a constitutional amendment that needs scrutiny and understanding. We hope everyone will pay attention and be prepared to vote on November 3. UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for one) Josh Turek - Democratic Ashley Hinson - ...

American Cancer Society gets assist from Lynx Volleyball

Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Lynx Volleyball Program has participated in many "Pink Out" games in previous seasons, but this year the girls really packed a punch. With special game shirts for grades 9-12 Lynx volleyball players and coaches, Groves & Chizek Law ...

Legacy Learning -Boone River Valley announces three new workshops in October

If the creative bug hasn’t hit you yet, just travel down to Seneca St. and drop in at the Legacy Learning-BRV for a bit of inspiration, and a chance to participate in three different workshops in October. Coffee and Create is held each morning, so it’s a perfect chance to drop in and find out what is happening during those events. The first workshop creates a needle felt wall hanging. The cost is $45, and will be held on Thursday Oct. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. During the workshop, participants will tame some wool with the art of needle felting from weaver Marilyn Andersenj and learn ...