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Van Diest Medical Center board to meet Tuesday The trustees for the Van Diest Medical Center will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Clinic Board room at the hospital. This is located at 2350 Hospital Drive. On the agenda under new business is the approval of medical staff bylaws, approval of Dentons Davis Brown for FY 27 retainer, approval of the FY 27 accountability dashboard and the approval of FY 26 quarters 3 and 4 organizational policies. Also on the agenda are the hospital management reports and strategic pillar reports. Final meeting on High School Facilities tomorrow The ...

Taylor Nokes is new chamber executive for Chamber of Commerce

Taylor Nokes has been hired as the new Executive Director of the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce. Nokes is a Webster City native, and is the daughter of Kris Zahn and Denny Schnathorst. Graduating from Webster City High School in 2017, she is married to Cole Nokes, another native ...

25th year of Homer Threshing Bee is this weekend

The annual threshing bee held in Homer each year since the year 2000 is this Saturday and Sunday This is the 25th year the West Central Region Cockshutt and Co-op Club (WCRCCC) has hosted this event at the lone Homer business still operating in Homer, Lambs’ Small Engine and Tractor Repair. Thie Threshing Bee will be held at 405 Homer 2nd St., south of Webster City. Jane Stevens, secretary-treasurer of the club said club members have been helping get things set up all week. Don Lamb, owner of the business and the property where everything happens. “Don Lamb is Vice President ...

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Jane Young House open this Saturday The Webster City Women’s Club invites you to the Jane Young House, 629 Elm St, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to view the clothing exhibit and house. The clothing exhibit highlights fashions from 1947, Happy Birthday America, and a collection of clothing from former and current retail stores in Webster City. Another room is dedicated to the history of the Women’s Club. There is a lot of history and a beautiful house to view. A free will donation is appreciated and the Jane Young House is handicapped accessible. Depot museum open Friday ...

Dueling Pianos to entertain at Cat Hut fundraiser

Sponsors are being sought for the Whiskers and Wine Comedy Night which is being held on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event will be held at the Briggs Wood Conference Center in Webster City, which is located at 2501 Brigs Woods Trail. All proceeds benefit the Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes and The Cat Hut. Currently The Cat Hut is housing over 80 cats and kittens and the fundraiser helps support their efforts. The 4th annual Whiskers and Wine event is the largest fundraiser for the two organizations. Sponsorship opportunities are varied, and includes a sponsorship of the entire ...

Webster City Hotel/Motel tax grantees provide updates Wednesday

Wednesday night, the Webster City Hotel/Motel tax board heard presentations from the recipients of the grants which were awarded last year. Those organizations included Arts R Alive, The DUB, Kendall Young Library and the Wilson Brewer Park and Depot Foundation. During the meeting, The DUB stepped up to report that they didn’t use the funds. “ “The appetite for our project wasn’t really there,” said Andy Hejlik, representing The DUB. He explained that the school district and the city are collaborating to meet the need, and he apologized to the board that others were not ...