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Daycare remodeling underway

The Riverview Early Childhood Development Center board has been meeting monthly to make final decisions on the future home of the daycare for Webster City. The building, located 1317 Beach Street is going through a major renovation, with board members working to stay ahead of construction decisions. Board member, Janet Adams, says they are making a lot of progress. “We picked out the carpeting, paint colors and floor covering,” she said. The floors will be laminate type flooring where the children will be located.” Carpeting, she explained, will be in the office ...

Meal program explored for Southern Hamilton County

The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is inviting residents, community leaders, volunteers, churches, civic groups, and interested partners to attend upcoming community meetings to learn more about a proposed meal program for southern Hamilton County. The proposed Southern Hamilton County Community Meals Program is being explored to support food access, prepared meals, home delivery, community meal opportunities, and connection for residents who may benefit from additional support. The Foundation is hosting these meetings to share the concept, gather feedback, and determine whether ...

Results announced from the 2026 Hamilton County Fair goat show

Results from the Hamilton County fair for the goat classes have been released. They are as follows: MEAT GOATS Meat Senior Showmanship 1st: Nate Sparks 2nd: Rosemary Chamness 3rd: Kaden Greelee Meat Senior Showmanship Champion: Nate Sparks Meat Senior Showmanship Reserve Champion: ...

Turning Back the pages of time

1926/100 years ago Big Poultry exhibit urged Murray McMurray, superintendent of the poultry department of the Hamilton County fair, has announced that many entries have already been made in this division. They are mainly from Humboldt, Clarion and Fort Dodge. Stress has been laid on the fact that many people have become interested in rabbits. Mr. McMurray wishes a large exhibit of these and states that persons need not be experts in the line in order to exhibit but urges that everyone enter poultry and rabbits. Jewell farm sells at $175 an acres (Jewell) - The H.J. Maland estate ...

Congregate meals for week of August 24-27

Congregate meals are open to any senior adults over the age of 60 years. Reservations are needed by calling 515-832-6161 to reserve a meal to eat in with others, or to pick up and eat at home. The cost of an individual meal is between $7 to $10, but are also reduced to what an individual can afford. The meals are served out of the north side of the RSVP building, located at 749 Second St. The entrance is to the west. When picking up meals, please arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Inside dining begins at noon. The Webster City Congregate meal menu for the week of August 10 are ...

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Virtual Series Begins Sept. 11

AMES, Iowa – Family caregiving is a growing responsibility for many Americans. Nearly 39% of U.S. adults provide care for a family member or friend with a chronic health condition. While caregiving can be rewarding, it often brings challenges that may affect caregivers' physical health, emotional well-being and overall life satisfaction. “Caregiving can be stressful, and many caregivers struggle to find the support they need,” said Barbara Dunn Swanson, health and human sciences educator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. To help address these challenges, ISU ...