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Cole Youngdale is WC Fire’s Firefighter of the Year

Cole Youngdale, 28, is Webster City Fire’s Firefighter of the Year. That honor was celebrated Saturday evening at the Ed Prince Building on the Hamilton County Fairgrounds during the department’s annual Awards Night. “Youngdale is about to hit 10 years with the department and has been ...

Hearing set for fiscal year 25/26 property levies

In an agenda statement to the City Council of Webster City, City Manager John Harrenstein, Finance Director Dodie Wolfgram and Elizabeth Ann Smith and Sherry Simmons, both deputy city clerks, recommended Monday the adoption of higher property tax levies versus those of the previous fiscal ...

Utility warranty insurance policies under consideration by the Council

The City Council of Webster City heard a proposal Monday from Utility Service Partners, Inc., of Norwalk, Connecticut, more commonly known by its brand name HomeServe, to begin selling utility warranty insurance policies in Webster City. The company and its policies are endorsed by the ...

VDMC welcomes new oncologist Dr. Sydney Brehany

Van Diest Medical Center has welcomed Dr. Sydney Brehany, a medical oncologist with Mission Cancer + Blood. She is the newest addition to the hospital’s team of visiting specialists. Dr. Brehany earned her biochemistry degree from Wartburg College and completed medical school at Creighton ...

EHCF seeks feedback on grant program

The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is asking local nonprofits, organizations, and committees to participate in a brief survey aimed at improving its grant program. The survey is open to all 501c3, government entities, educational institutions, faith-based organizations and volunteer ...