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Council approves development agreement with Edible Gardens

At Monday night's regularly-scheduled meeting, the City Council of Webster City approved a development agreement with Edible Gardens Prairie Hills, LLC, the official name of the Webster City-based division of Edible Gardens AG, Inc., that will make and sell protein drinks. The agreement contains only covenants required of Edible Gardens. The city’s incentives on behalf of the company have already been committed in separate agreements, working in concert with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and are not mentioned. By signing the agreement, Edible Gardens, agrees to: • ...

Edible Gardens, budget amendment, TIF public hearings tonight

At tonight’s meeting, the City Council of Webster City is scheduled to hold three public hearings relating to matters presently under consideration. The Code of Iowa requires public hearings be held before resolutions can be passed into law. They provide a forum for citizens to express ...

Flag Day ceremony held Friday by American Legion Post 191

The flag-burning ceremony held Friday by the American Legion Post 191 members was a sobering end to the life of several hundred American flags. The actual disposal was held in the north parking lot in the 700 block. This event is held once a year, always around Flag Day, with ...

Human trafficking education event to be held at VDMC

Community members are invited to attend a free educational program on human trafficking in Iowa from 5 to 7 p.m. June 30 in the Van Diest Medical Center Clinic Board Room. Enter through the exterior door between the hospital and clinic entrances. The event is sponsored by Van Diest Medical Center and Trinity Lutheran Church of Ellsworth and is open to the public. Presenter Stacy Besch of Team Iowa will provide an informative discussion on the realities of human trafficking in Iowa, including why the state has become vulnerable to trafficking activity and what community members can do ...

Over 50 years since Hall Family reunion held

The five generation Hall farm, which is a century farm in Lehigh, had a celebration on May 30 with a living genealogy and reunion held at the city park in Stratford. Thirty-five people were hosted by Kendra Stumpenhorst, Laura Monson and assistants. This was the first such reunion since ...

Come to the garden party

Saturday night’s garden party is the culmination of five musicians, a master gardener and building renovators bringing together a dream: to bring the community together. Starting from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the evening is meant to unify and enjoy the talents of a unique musical group intent ...