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Saturday art event to feature ‘Prairie Folk’ art

The 'Prairie Folk' art exhibit will be the latest project as part of the Spark Webster City program, and will be open for viewing on Saturday between 2 and 4 p.m. Spark Webster City (Spark WC) is continuing its series of pop-up public art events and performances, with its next event on Saturday. The pop-up events, ranging from live music, to fine art, and all that’s in between, are about combining efforts with the artistic side of everyone in Webster City. Spark WC is an IEDA grant-backed initiative asking the questions: “What kind of art do you want to see?” and “What are your ...

Beau Klaver says he is up for the challenge ahead

It was a long night for Beau Klaver, as the Kamrar farmer and business owner stayed up late with family and friends, watching the returns which ultimately determined he had won the Iowa House of Representatives seat for District 55. The unofficial results reflected that 66.8% of the voters chose him to represent Hamilton County and parts of Story, Franklin and Wright, a decisive win over Cynthia Oppedal Paschem. Beau Klaver will be the youngest member of the Iowa House of Representatives, just past his 23rd birthday. Klaver, a 2022 graduate of Webster City HIgh School, and the son ...

Auditor keeps the lines moving before and after the election

It was another long day for Hamilton County Auditor, Kim Schaa Tuesday, who was on the job early, and still there at 10 p.m. Before the day ended, a total of 2498 absentee ballots and early voters were processed, in addition to the votes that were cast at the precincts. A final total of 5,971 ballots were received, nearly 62% of registered voters. By all accounts, she said the election day went well. “We just had a couple of minor issues that were pretty easy to work out,” she said. “It’s one of the biggest midterm elections I’ve ever seen.” Schaa said the reason one ...

Gratitude and best wishes each day of November

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. The world around us is full of beauty… both natural and man-made. No matter where we are, or what the weather, if we look for it we will find something of beauty. Today is a good day to notice the beauty that surrounds us, and be grateful.

Here’s how Hamilton County voted on Tuesday

Editors note: The Hamilton County results in the state races at the top compares the county to the state totals. These numbers are the unofficial results as recorded by the Hamilton County Auditor and the Secretary of State's website Unofficial Election results - 7 precincts reporting Voter turnout: Hamilton County- 51.81%; State of Iowa - 63.37% Ballots cast: Hamilton County - 5,971; State of Iowa - 1,380,528 Registered voters: Hamilton County - 9,660; State of Iowa - 2,178,374 United States Senator Josh Turek: Hamilton County - 2,416; State of Iowa - 686,486 Ashley ...

G’day

Women’s Club meets Monday The next meeting of the Webster City Woman’s Club will be Monday, November 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jane Young House. This meeting will observe a Memorial Service for members who have passed this year. The program will be presented by Sharon Cline on the “Benefactors of Fuller Hall”. The greeter will be Ramona Zahn and refreshments will be served by An’Nyce Hoff, Joyce Harms, Kandy Martin and Betty Weber-Maxted Community blood drive is next week The Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled for November 12, from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the ...