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Hamilton County 4-H Clover Kids create care packages for hospital

With funding from the Iowa 4-H Foundation, the Hamilton County Clover Kids had the opportunity to give back to children in Hamilton County through a hands-on service project benefiting the local hospital. Youth worked together to assemble 73 care packages for children staying in the ...

The needs never diminish at The Cat Hut

There is not a shortage of cats in Webster City. Just ask the friendly ladies at The Cat Hut, the local adoption center which is part of Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes. The mission of the AdvoCATes started as a Trap—Neute —Return organization to combat the cat overpopulation crisis ...

Welcome Wednesday: New teachers at Webster City Community Schools

SANDRA GREUFE Webster City High School - Family Consumer Sciences Sandra Greufe is a graduate of Humboldt High School in Humboldt, Iowa. She earned her degrees (BS and MA) in Library School Media Studies, and Family and Consumer Sciences from her time at Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. She was a substitute teacher in Webster City, and a Library Services Manager at Ellsworth Community College. This year, she will be teaching Family Consumer Sciences at Webster City High School for all grade levels. Sandra and her husband Randy ...

G’day

Webster City High School to close early Wednesday Webster City High School will dismiss at 1:13 p.m. Wednesday due to the forecast of high heat and the impact of high temperatures inside of the school building. The school administration will continue to evaluate weather conditions and expected temperatures on a day-by-day basis. This will be communicated with families if additional adjustments become necessary later in the week. The administration encourages everyone to remain flexible and understanding as they work together to provide the best possible environment for our ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

1926 Webster City business interests will observe Labor Day for the first time For the first time in its history, Webster City will be closed on Labor day, which falls next Monday. It will be the opening day of the county fair and, in as much as business will be closed all day, there will be no closing on Thursday, which will be Watermelon day at the fair. Oil stations and restaurants, however, will be open all day and the food stores at least half a day. The Freeman Journal will also publish as usual, as a fair edition had been planned for that day before any movement was a foot to ...

2026 Hamilton County Fair rabbit show results announced

The following results are from the Hamilton County Fair rabbit show held in July. These are the winners in each division. PRODUCTION PEN Champion: Cameron Camp Purple Ribbon: Cameron camp RABBIT DRESS UP Champion: Molly Fox Blue Ribbons: Jameson Rupiper, Reegan Rupiper, Keyla Gomez Alanis, Jillian Sparks, Adley Ingram, Sadie Gerard, Xzavier Reisinger, Kairi Naso, Evelyn Widick, Hattie Eekhoff Mixed Breed JUNIOR DOE Champion: Zander Pannkuk SENIOR DOE Champion: Xander Pannkuk Reserve Champion: Evelyn Widick SENIOR BUCK Champion: Evelyn Widick BEST OF ...