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Family fun events available at the Iowa State Fair

By KOLLEEN TAYLOR The Iowa State Fair means different things for different people. For some it’s the midway rides, the free entertainment, the enormous number of vendors in the Expo Center, while for others it may be the delicious and sometimes crazy food. The Grandstand performances are always packed full of enthusiastic ticket holders and there is always something for everyone. For farmers, FFA students and 4-H participants, it’s about the competition, whether it is in the livestock area or in the air conditioned exhibit halls. There are opportunities to learn, equipment to ...

G’day

Tonight is National Night Out National Night out starts at 5 p.m. tonight at the West Twin Park. The West Twin park is located at 1100 Superior St. in Webster City. The National Night Out is a family event to meet, greet and enjoy the Hamilton County First Responders who help keep us safe throughout the year. The event continues until 7 p.m., and it’s an opportunity to meet local police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel and other first responders in addition to exploring emergency vehicles, visit informational booths and enjoy a night with friends, families and ...

Kendall Young Library announces fall schedule

KENDALL YOUNG LIBRARY – COMING THIS FALL The Kendall Young Library will be offering programs for all ages coming this fall. Fall programming will begin August 28. Children’s Programs Mondays: 3:30-6:30 p.m. – Children’s Mini Makerspace (families invited) Tuesdays: 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Wild Things (TK-2nd grade) Wednesdays: 10:30-11:30 p.m. – Fuzzy Ducklings (under 3 years) Thursdays: 10:30-11:30 p.m. – Hungry Caterpillars (3 & 4 year preschool) Thursdays: 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Tweens (3rd – 5th grade) Fridays: 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Cookies, Scoops, & Books (families ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

August 3, 1926 HONOR SCOUTS MAKE NEW FISHING RECORD Honor Scouts of Troop No. 2 Catch 282 Game Fish. The honor scouts of Troop No. 2 Boy Scouts have returned home from a week's outing at Clear Lake with their scoutmaster, Murray McMurray and assistants, Carl Gore and Earl Jacobson Mrs. C. L. Karr, who accompanied the troop on its annual camp, went with the group to be in charge of the cooking. Her daughter, Miss Eunice, also went with her. The boys had a great time all week fishing, swimming, etc. A new fishing record for the troop was established when the boys caught 282 fish. These ...

Webster City Fire Department tackles home fire on Bank St.

The Webster City fire department dispatched two units Thursday to a house fire on Bank Street. Traffic to the area was blocked off while fire and police crew addressed the fire. The Van Diest Medical Center responded to a call to the home located at 1105 Bank. No further details were available at press time.

English wins Grand Champion Market Hog Show at Hamilton County Fair

Brendan English showed the Grand Champion pig at the Market Hog show held Saturday, July 25 during the Hamilton County Fair, in addition to winning the Central Iowa Showdown held on Sunday, July 26. The 12 year old middle school student from Webster City is the son of Kristi Ray and is a member of the Cass Red Cardinals. The Central Iowa Showdown which is held each summer, brings together champion exhibitors from across Central Iowa. The event gives 4-H and FFA members another opportunity to compete beyond their county fair. In some cases, exhibitors may qualify for additional ...