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City’s urban renewal districts combined; Edible Gardens agreement ratified

Continuing to fast-track economic development issues, the City Council of Webster City voted Monday to consolidate the existing Industrial Urban Renewal District, home to three of the city’s leading industries: Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods, Webster City Custom Meats, and Tassler’s Inc., ...

Council approves final budget changes ahead of public hearing

It’s an annual rite of passage for every city and town in Iowa leading up to the start of the new fiscal year. City staff, headed by Finance Director Dodie Wolfgram, starts work on the budget right after the first of every new year. State law requires cities put together their best ...

Kendall Young kicks off summer reading with kickoff party

On Sunday evening, Webster City was filled with glee and laughter as the Kendall Young Library welcomed families to its Family Summer Kickoff Party, launching the library’s summer reading program with games, food, music, and activities for all ages. The event featured balloon art, face ...

New Blairsburg shelter to be dedicated Sunday with open house and potluck

This Sunday, Blairsburg is celebrating the construction of the addition to its park shelter with an open house potluck, and invites everyone to come and enjoy fellowship, food and the new facility. The dedication is a culmination of many volunteer hours, from fundraising to manpower, ...