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National Sewer plant sold Dickey buys National Sewer Pipe Co. Walter S. Dickey of Kan­sas City, largest clay manu­facturer in the world, has purchased the plant, equip­ment and ware on hand of The National Sewer Pipe company, of this city. The consideration has not been made public, but is said to have been something in ex­cess of $200,000. The new owner plans extensive re­pairs and the addition of several new lines to the out­put of the plant, which will make it one of the largest and most important of the kind in Iowa. The plant will thereafter be known as the W. S. ...

G’day

Day Okay Jazz Project Garden Party to be Saturday night. The Main Street park, located at 720 Second St. will be the site of the second performance of the Day Okay Jazz Project Saturday. This will begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited to bring food, snacks, beverages and lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Grama’s Diner will also be open, selling cold water and other beverages, in addition to snack items. This is a free event, but donations are encouraged which will go to LIFT WC to help with the cost and maintenance of the garden. The donation box will be in front of the ...

Market Night suds keep the night and kids cool

Market Night last evening featured a refreshing night of suds and laughter, as the Kendall Young Library sponsored the special feature of the evening for kids. With temperatures near 90 degrees, it was an early favorite for both kids and adults.

Fun with foam during Webster City Market Nights tonight

Ministerial Dunk Tank and Foam night returns It’s a fun night for all when the foam gets rolling through downtown Webster City tonight during Webster City’s Market Night. This is just one piece of the pie that makes Market Nights so much fun for families, individuals and businesses. ...

Volunteers doing final prep work at Hamilton County Fairgrounds

To many, the Hamilton County Fair starts with the parade, which will be held on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. But there are a lot of people working long before opening day, preparing for the fair each summer. “We start planning the next years fair before the current year is complete,” said ...

Master Gardener volunteer applications open in Hamilton and Webster Counties

Gardeners who are wanting to expand their horticultural knowledge have two opportunities through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Garden Academy. Whether your goal is to volunteer in your community or simply become a more knowledgeable home gardener, there is a training option to fit your interests. Applications for the Fall 2026 Master Gardener Volunteer training cohort will be accepted from July 20 through August 14. Hamilton and Webster counties will partner to offer the training, providing participants with a combination of online learning and local, in-person ...