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Early Hamilton County business focused on agriculture, survival

When the Frigidaire plant closed its operation in Webster City in 2011, it was feared this was the demise of the county seat of Hamilton County. But the early years of prosperity were not built on an operation like Frigidaire. The earliest advertisers in the Daily Freeman Journal in 1857 were land agents, mercantile stores and the printing company, the forerunner of the Daily Freeman Journal. The Cheney House was an early hotel, following a trend where early settlers needed a place to stay while finalizing their land purchases and building on their property. Wagon making and dry ...

ACE Hardware celebrates grand opening and ribbon cutting Friday

Early morning storms create flooding, debris to clean up in the city and rural areas

Damages from the early morning storm Wednesday were not widespread in the county, but those areas which were hit were dealt with quickly, according to Sheriff Alex Pruismann. “Flooding of the roads, like the Second Street bridge, was the bigger issue,” said Pruismann. “Mostly the ...

Grand opening, ribbon cutting for ACE Hardware begins Friday

The official grand opening celebration of ACE Hardware begins today, as part of a three-day celebration of the store coming to downtown Webster City The three-day event, which ends Sunday, features three days of family friendly activities, giveaways, special promotions, and a community ribbon-cutting ceremony. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at noon Friday, in partnership with the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce. Community members, local businesses, and area leaders are invited to join in celebrating the opening of Webster City’s newest hardware ...

‘Market on the Green’ features food, local shopping, fresh produce and music

Webster City Market Nights continues from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tonight in downtown Webster City with an evening focused on community, local shopping, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment. Presented by The Trashman with stage sponsor Murray McMurray Hatchery, this week’s Market Night theme is “Market on the Green,” bringing together local businesses, food vendors, live music, and activities for all ages. Local musician Kris Karr will provide live entertainment throughout the evening, performing at the Availa Bank Stage and creating the perfect soundtrack for a ...

No Friday edition of Freeman Journal

There will not be a Friday edition of the Daily Freeman Journal in either print or as an e-edition. This is due to the federal holiday of Juneteenth, and the lack of postal delivery. The next edition of the Daily Freeman Journal will be Monday, June 22. The church schedule is running on Page 3 since there is no publication Friday.