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Ladies, grab the plastic

For 23 years, area women have had a night devoted to them. Well, it’s here again: Ladies Night Out 2025 is Thursday. When Ladies Night Out businesses open their doors, it won’t just be another shopping day. Ladies Night Out is a social event for mothers, daughters, sisters, friends — ...

It’s Fire Prevention Week

The Webster City Fire Department says it is “fired up” for Fire Prevention Prevention Week, which began Monday. This week, members of WC Fire will be spending time with every student from preschool to fifth grade — and into part of next week — to ensure they know how to be safe when it ...

Here’s an outline of the plot

Director Ann McLaughlin is ready for “Cafe Mocha Murders” as it returns Friday to the Webster City Community Theatre performing Arts Center, 1001 Willson Avenue, Webster City. Curtain time is 7 p.m. The play blends intrigue, laughter and a shot of caffeine. This is the first ...

City Council accepts Reveiz Family gift of land

The family of the late Dr. Ed Reveiz, M.D., long-time Webster City physician, conditionally donated 10.5 acres of farmland to the city at Monday’s City Council of Webster City meeting. In giving the land, all of which is within city limits on the city’s northwest side, the family has ...

Chamber director Anna Woodward accepts job with Iowa Central

Anna Woodward, Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce director, on Monday announced her resignation from that position. Her last day will be on Friday, October 24. Woodward has accepted a role with Iowa Central Community College, according to a media release from Chamber Board President ...

Webster City man dies of burns from riding lawn mower fire

A Webster City man succumbed Sunday night to the serious burns he suffered in a riding lawn mower accident in Webster City on September 29. Todd Koop, 56, was burned when the mower he was using caught fire. The accident burned the lower portion of his body. Webster City Fire responded to ...