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1951 Rat Control Program Is Cited Here A program to control and elim­inate Webster City's rats was pre­sented to the city council at its regular meeting last evening. A survey of the city dump, business district, sales barns, ele­vators, factories and residential district had been made by a com­mercial rodent control company from Ames and their report stated that there were between 35,000 and 40,000 rats, in these areas. 1956 Raven Millwork Firm Observes 25th Birthday Raven Millwork and Lumber Co, of Webster City will cele­brate its 25th anniversary at an open house on ...

Metcalf was respected retailer in Webster City

What a tremendous few days of weather we have enjoyed here in Our Neighborhood. Warm days, cool nights and a welcome rain have greened up the grass and freshened the air. It also reminds me that school is “just around the corner”. The last article I wrote was about a father and son ...

G’day

It’s a great day to visit the sculpture park Wilson Brewer Park Museum open Friday The Illinois Central Depot museum located in the Wilson Brewer Park will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday this week. Located at 220 Ohio Street, the museum contains artifacts from local collections and historical items specific to Webster City and Hamilton County. National Night Out rescheduled for next Tuesday The National Night out has been rescheduled for next Tuesday at the West Twin Park. The West Twin park is located at 1100 Superior St. in Webster City. The National ...

Iowa Central is first in the nation to offer Workforce Pell

The emergency medical technician program at Iowa Central Community College is the first course in the nation to offer its students a new form of federal financial aid. “I’m thrilled to announce that the Iowa Central EMT program is making history as the first approved Workforce Pell ...

Market Nights tonight focuses on food, back to school, and local shopping

Market Night tonight is the annual Back to School night, with a foam party to cap off the focus on children tonight. The Webster City Lynx athletes representing a variety of school sports will be on hand to talk with the younger students, allowing photos with favorite athletes, play ...