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Cross Walk on Good Friday to begin at Asbury Church

A community Cross Walk is being held tomorrow on Good Friday throughout the city of Webster City. The event, sponsored by a group from the Asbury United Methodist Church, is hoping the city-wide walk will involve people of all ages and all churches. Jamie Seiser, one of the organizers, ...

Correction to hospital levy story

To clarify a story that appeared in Wednesday’s edition of The Daily Freeman-Journal, only the finance committee of the Van Diest Medical Center made a recommendation on the proposed tax levy. The administration of the hospital did not make any recommendation. Also, a quote was incorrectly attributed in that same story. It was Chief Financial Officer Ashley Allers who said “I feel eliminating the 2.1 tax levy is not in the best interest of the hospital.”

Iowa Central Community College Alumni encouraged to join giving circle; “100 Tritons Who Care” dinner set

FORT DODGE — Iowa Central Community College is proud to announce the Spring meeting of its premier giving circle, “100 Tritons Who Care,” taking place on Tuesday, April 28, at Willow Ridge in Fort Dodge. “This is our second event and promises to be another wonderful evening of connecting with alumni and friends of Iowa Central to support a great cause,” shares Mary Ludwig, Executive Director of Development. Following a highly successful inaugural meeting that raised nearly $12,000 to support the Iowa Central Vet Tech program, the college is looking to expand this founding ...

Chamber announces Market Nights in a Box returns for the 2026 season

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce is announces the return of a community favorite for the 2026 season: Market Nights in a Box. This convenient program allows residents to enjoy the best of Webster City Market Nights through a curated box filled with fresh, locally sourced products. Farmers and local bakers will grow, harvest, bake, and the Chamber will pack a fresh variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and depending on your box size, you may also enjoy homemade bread, farm-fresh eggs, or even local honey. Each box features a rotating selection of farm favorites. Instead ...

Hospital board votes to reduce countywide levy from $2.10 to $1.90

The Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees met Tuesday for its regular monthly board meeting. There were also members of the public representing citizens and businesses to hear the decision on the tax levy for the hospital. The recommendation from the Van Diest Medical Center financial ...