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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 ...

Woodland Program helps build resilient forests

Iowa woodland owners and others interested in forest stewardship are invited to participate in the Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program (MWSP), a comprehensive educational program designed to help participants better understand, manage, and protect Iowa's woodland resources. The Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program is offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, often in cooperation with County Conservation Boards. While the program is primarily intended for woodland owners, stewards, and land managers, it ...

G’day

Van Diest Medical Center board to meet Tuesday The trustees for the Van Diest Medical Center will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Clinic Board room at the hospital. This is located at 2350 Hospital Drive. On the agenda under new business is the approval of medical staff bylaws, approval of Dentons Davis Brown for FY 27 retainer, approval of the FY 27 accountability dashboard and the approval of FY 26 quarters 3 and 4 organizational policies. Also on the agenda are the hospital management reports and strategic pillar reports. Final meeting on High School Facilities tomorrow The ...

Taylor Nokes is new chamber executive for Chamber of Commerce

Taylor Nokes has been hired as the new Executive Director of the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce. Nokes is a Webster City native, and is the daughter of Kris Zahn and Denny Schnathorst. Graduating from Webster City High School in 2017, she is married to Cole Nokes, another native ...