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1946 W. C Navy Vet Given Silver Star "For conspicuous gallantry and Intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a gun captain aboard a U S. aircraft carrier In western Pacific waters off Okinawa Jima," Floyd M. Brlngolf of Webster City has been awarded the silver star medal. Brlngolf, discharged from the navy after five years, has received the high award and accompanying citation from Vice Admiral Frederick C. Sherman, commander of the First carrier task force in which Bringolf was serving as a coxswain aboard the U.S.S. Han­cock at the time the aircraft car­rier was ...

City Council approves Hazard Mitigation plan, wild flowers in easement

The Webster City City Council approved the Hamilton County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and waived the third reading during the council meeting Monday night. The plan, which in great detail outlines potential hazards that could occur in each community in the county. ...

La Bonita Bar & Grill opens in downtown Webster City

The familiar front doors have changed color, reflecting a change as the new name of La Bonita Bar & Grill, located at 615 Second St sits proudly above the door. The former location of the Second St. Emporium, the new restaurant is in it’s second week of operation, offering a soft opening ...

The Garden Party continues with Day Okay Jazz Project

The Day Okay Jazz project performance Saturday night was more than a night of music. It was a night to honor the work done by Richard Carlson for nearly 20 years at the park in the 700 block of Second St. by the Elks Building. “He’s done a fantastic job, and it's been his vision, and ...

Fire on the water

By KOLLEEN TAYLOR A blaze on the Boone River that has been burning over this past weekend is being closely monitored by the Webster City Fire Department and the Webster City Police Department. The smoke and fire is due to a large pile of logs that seem to have drifted downstream and ...