Breaking News

Local News

Classic cars cruise in

Gary Munsterman, of Afton, had found a spot along the road Sunday morning in Dolliver Memorial State Park to park his 1971 Ford Torino to watch the “cruise” part of the 43rd Annual Cruise to the Woods Car Show on its way to the Lizard Creek Ranch west of Fort Dodge for the “show” part. The early morning sun shining on his car proved a harsh inspector of his windshield. “I didn’t think it was that dirty,” Munsterman said. The car has 51,000 original miles on the odometer, he said. The deep blue paint sparkles. “It’s been painted,” he said. “It was ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

1951 Movie Stars to be here in person A movietime caravan in which screen star MacDonald Carey and Radio Singer Benay Venuta will visit Webster City next Thursday as part of a statewide tour of Iowa, it was announced today. Carey, a former Sioux City resident, is among several Hollywood actors who will take part in the caravan which is planned to visit many Iowa communities to promote the motion [picture business. The caravan will open in Des Moines Monday with a parade and governor’s luncheon. The group then will split into three tours to visit the various sections of the ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

1926 Prof. Coville of Ames talks on Forest situation at Nature Study Division Prof. Perkins Coville, of the forestry department at Iowa State college, Ames, spoke interestingly on the “Forestry Situation in the United States” last evening at the first meeting of the Nature Study department of the Women’s club. Preceding his talk, Mrs. Coville, accompanied at the piano by Miss Rosalind Cook, sang three delightful numbers. Her group included an arrangement of Handel's "Largo” sung in Italian; “Now sleeps the Crimson Petal,” and Joyce Kilmers “Trees.” Prof. Coville told ...

WCCT announces cast for November production of The Roommate

The Webster City Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of The Roommate, a sharp, funny and surprising two-woman play by Jen Silverman. Amelia Oliver will portray Robyn, a mysterious newcomer looking for a fresh start, while Leah Mason will take on the role of Sharon, a recently divorced Iowa woman whose quiet and predictable life is about to change dramatically. Performances are scheduled for November 5-8 at Webster City Community Theatre, 1001 Willson Ave., in Webster City. Ticket information and additional production details will be announced in the ...

G’day

WCHS Homecoming seek parade entries From themed events, Boom night, the King and Queen coronation, Homecoming parade, football game and dance Saturday, the week of October 5-10 will have the Webster City schools over the top excited for the 2026 Homecoming events. Businesses and community members full of Lynx pride can participate with the Homecoming parade, which begins Friday, Oct. 9 at 2:30 p.m. by building a float, decorating a vehicle or participating in some other way. All entries need to be noon-political and submitted by Wednesday Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. To participate, ...

Radon gas awareness presentation to be held in Jewell

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Hamilton County and the Montgomery Memorial Library is hosting an educational program on Radon Gas on October 20. This will be held at the Montgomery Memorial Library located at 711 Main Street in Jewell. The program begins at 7 p.m. Registration for the workshop is requested for planning purposes. This can be done through the Hamilton County Extension office in Webster City. Kapil Arora, extension agricultural engineering specialist, will lead a discussion on radon testing, results of radon testing and how different mitigation ...