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August 3, 1926 HONOR SCOUTS MAKE NEW FISHING RECORD Honor Scouts of Troop No. 2 Catch 282 Game Fish. The honor scouts of Troop No. 2 Boy Scouts have returned home from a week's outing at Clear Lake with their scoutmaster, Murray McMurray and assistants, Carl Gore and Earl Jacobson Mrs. C. L. Karr, who accompanied the troop on its annual camp, went with the group to be in charge of the cooking. Her daughter, Miss Eunice, also went with her. The boys had a great time all week fishing, swimming, etc. A new fishing record for the troop was established when the boys caught 282 fish. These ...

Webster City Fire Department tackles home fire on Bank St.

The Webster City fire department dispatched two units Thursday to a house fire on Bank Street. Traffic to the area was blocked off while fire and police crew addressed the fire. The Van Diest Medical Center responded to a call to the home located at 1105 Bank. No further details were available at press time.

English wins Grand Champion Market Hog Show at Hamilton County Fair

Brendan English showed the Grand Champion pig at the Market Hog show held Saturday, July 25 during the Hamilton County Fair, in addition to winning the Central Iowa Showdown held on Sunday, July 26. The 12 year old middle school student from Webster City is the son of Kristi Ray and is a member of the Cass Red Cardinals. The Central Iowa Showdown which is held each summer, brings together champion exhibitors from across Central Iowa. The event gives 4-H and FFA members another opportunity to compete beyond their county fair. In some cases, exhibitors may qualify for additional ...

Better Choices, Better Health workshop coming to VDMC

The Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) will host Better Choices, Better Health, Iowa’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, this fall. The free, interactive, six-week workshop series will meet Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12p.m. in the VDMC Hospital Conference Room. Each session is led by two certified instructors. Designed to help participants gain confidence and take charge of their health, the program covers practical tools to manage ongoing health conditions while staying active. Topics include: · Communicating effectively with family, friends, ...

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Jam Session in Blairsburg tonight BLAIRSBURG —The Blairsburg Opera House Jam session will be held from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Opera House. Musicians, dancers and listeners are invited to attend. Back to School Night is Monday night The annual Back to School night will be held Monday from 3;30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Webster City Middle School. The Middle School is located at 1101 Des Moines St. All students and families are invited to this evening design as a one-stop location where families can access resources and support needed to start the school year ...

School District proposes $43.4 million rebuild of Webster City High School with decrease in property taxes

About 35 people attended a meeting Tuesday evening to hear how $43.4 million would be spent to both remodel and rebuild Webster City High School in the three-year period 2027-2030, at no increase in property taxes. In fact, the school district projects it can be completed, significantly upgrading the existing high school, while taxes are reduced. Matthew Gillaspie, of Piper-Sandler, an investment banking firm hired by the District to oversee financial aspects of the high school facilities project, explained 60 school districts in Iowa, including WCCSD, have prepaid general ...