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200th St. lane closed until Wednesday The westbound lane of 200th Street between Chase Avenue and Bach Grove Avenue will be closed starting today and will remain closed until noon on Wednesday. The Hamilton County secondary road crews will be performing road maintenance in this area. Traffic lights will be used at this location, allowing single lane traffic through the work zone. 370th St. closed through Oct. 9 The Hamilton County Engineers Office has announced that 370th Street between Ziegler Avenue and Zuplin Avenue will remain closed until Oct. 9. This is a project delay due ...

Paschen, Peterman make their pitch to Democrats in Blairsburg

About 25 people gathered at Blairsburg’s Opera House Saturday to raise money for Democrats in Iowa races this fall. Two candidates, Cynthia Paschen, running for the Iowa House in District 55, and Ryan Peterman, running for Iowa Secretary of State, each gave short speeches asking for voter support. Guitarist Chris Furman provided live music for the event. A buffet dinner was served for a free-will offering. Cynthia Paschen Paschen has previously run three times for the Iowa senate. This year, she’s a candidate for the Iowa House, instead. When we spoke to her at Blairsburg ...

Terms expiring for a variety of boards and commissions

Each city in the county and Hamilton County not only have elected positions, but there are a number of boards and commissions which depend on citizen involvement. Appointments are made as needed, but often resignations occur off the cycle of normal term limits. The following is a partial list ...

Time to fill various boards and commissions for Hamilton County

Each city in the county and Hamilton County not only have elected positions, but there are a number of boards and commissions which depend on citizen involvement. Appointments are made as needed, but often resignations occur off the cycle of normal term limits. The following is a list of ...

Large crowd attend Whiskers and Wine fundraiser Saturday

Andy Anderson in foreground, and Mike Leeds in background entertained over 160 people who attended the Whiskers and Wine fundraiser on Saturday. The duo engaged the audience with a comedy pairing between the two, performing songs at request, and providing humor all throughout the evening. The Whiskers and Wine fundraiser is the largest event of the year for The Cat Hut and Hamilton County AdvoCATes. Submitted photo

Kendall Young Library announces their October adult programs

Kendall Young Library will be having Adult Programs throughout the month of October as follows: Special Adult Programs Historic Stroll Along Willson Avenue – Patrons of all ages are invited to a Historic Stroll Along Willson Avenue on Saturday, October 3, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Jane Young House. This stroll will explore the history and architecture of one of the first streets in Webster City. Valerie Rickert will be the local tour guide with her love and knowledge of local history. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Journey of the Forgotten: The Orphans of ...