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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.

Board of Health meets today

The Hamilton County Board of Health meets today at 5:15 p.m. at the Hamilton County Health Department conference room, 1610 Collins St., Suite 1. Items on the agenda include the administrator’s report, financial report and environmental services report. There is also an agreement for the Iowa Central Clinic to be discussed and the opioid fund request, the Jail MOU, the First Five contract and Iowa House File 2490.

Bringing passion back home

The newest employee at the city hall in Webster City is a face you might recognize from other venues. Amelia Oliver has taken on the position as Communications Director for both the City of Webster City and the Webster City Community School District, a shared position designed to help ...