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1926 Aerial circus here a big success Hamilton County people saw their first aerial circus today and they liked it. It was a beautiful day, clear and bright and the planes were within easy sight all the time. A big crowd was in the city, especially at the afternoon programs. The merchants all reported a good business and more than satisfied with the day. The city authorities cooperated nicely. Six extra policemen were on traffic duty and closed the business sections of Second St. during the performances because so many people were out in the middle of the street, peering into the ...

2026 Homecoming Queen Lovie and King Lahr

After a robust night with all the sports teams recognized throughout the evening at the Prem Sahai auditorium at the High School Thursday night, the crowning of the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen capped off a fun and energetic Boom Night. Queen Pruismann and her court includes Tristyn ...

Full Court

The entire 2026 Homecoming Court surrounds King Lahr and Queen Pruismann at the end of the night.

G’day

Homecoming Day! It’s Lynx Spirit Day Dig out your favorite Lynx gear and wear it with pride, as today is HOMECOMING! The Homecoming parade begins at 2:30 p.m through downtown Webster City, and the Homecoming football game begins at 7 p.m. against the Sioux City Bishop Heelen. Go Lynx! American Legion's annual chili fundraiser is tonight American Legion Post 191 will hold their annual Chili and cinnamon roll fundraiser at the Legion Hall located at 726 2nd St., Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. and meals will be available in the south alley behind the Legion for a drive-up, pick-up ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

1926 Air Circus Company scatters extra edition of Freeman-Journal from clouds This afternoon Ray Shifflett, head of the Shifflett Aerial Circus, in his big 250 horsepower Lincoln plane and fliers Murphy and McConnell in two other machines, flew low over Webster City and dropped copies of a Freeman-Journal extra on the heads of astonished pedestrians. Today’s stunt was only a forerunner of the big program he and his four assistants will stage in the city Wednesday. The extra published by this paper for airplane distribution today was a special carrying a full program of events ...

Fall Festival of Choirs concert on Monday

The Webster City High School Choir Department will present its Fall Festival of Choirs concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 12 in the Prem Sahai Auditorium. The concert will feature performances by the Treble Singers, Glee Club, and Varsity Singers, directed by Aaron McCullough and accompanied by Josi Greenley. Students will perform a variety of choral selections, including music by Nancy Hill Cobb, Adam & Matt Podd, Ehan Hartung, Johannes Brahms, Jester Hairston, and Paul John Rudoi. The concert will showcase the students' work in developing their musical skills, singing with ...