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Know your fungi

For those who love mushrooms, but are not up to long walks through tick-laden woods, there is still hope. Legally harvested wild mushrooms can be sold by certified vendors in Iowa. They can sometimes be found at early Farmers’ Markets, local stores, and sometimes online. But if you don’t ...

City council approves tax levy, electric rate hikes

The City Council of Webster City approved a property tax levy of 16.51238 per $1,000 assessed value on property in Webster City Monday, reducing property taxes by approximately 1% in the process. Also approved is a public hearing on the proposed levy to be held Monday, April 20, at 6:05 ...

The Cat Hut hosts Shelter Slumber Pawty this weekend

What happens when someone stays long enough to witness shelter life firsthand? On April 18, Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes & The Cat Hut will join animal shelters across the country in the Shelter Slumber Pawty, a nationwide advocacy and fundraising event in which participants stay ...

City welcomes new police officer, buys new police patrol car

It was a big night for the Webster City Police Department at Monday’s City Council of Webster City meeting. Chief of Police Steve Hanson announced the hiring of Mathew (Matt) Beckman, as the city’s newest officer. Beckman, who has eight years police experience in Colorado, told the ...

Oppold-Blessman Whaley Scholarship applications now available

Applications for the Beverly Oppold-Blessman Whaley Scholarship are now available through the Webster City High School Guidance Office. Guided essays will be written in person with all student applicants on April 16, before and after school in the WCHS Media Center. The Beverly ...

WC Chamber Retail Committee meets today

The Retail Committee of the Webster City Chamber of Commerce will meet at 9 a.m. today at the Chamber office, 624 Second St. All businesses are invited to join the Chamber of Commerce and help design programs to encourage more business in Webster City. Members are encouraged to participate ...