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Freedom Quilts presented to veterans by Legion Auxiliary women

The women of the American Legion Auxiliary have taken a new task upon themselves, as the first presentations of handmade quilts were made to veterans who served in Vietnam in the 1960’s. LuAnn Jackson, president of the Auxiliary headed up an effort to create quilts, after learning ...

Brew Oil deal confirmed; electric rates increase 5% April 1

The City Council of Webster City approved Monday night a development agreement with Brew Oil of Storm Lake to extensively renovate the former Doc’s Stop convenience store. The agreement puts in writing a number of tenets guiding the $5.5 million project. Webster City will put in as much as $1.2 million in tax increment financing (TIF) as an incentive. TIF uses projected gains in taxable value of a defined area to pay for infrastructure improvements. The agreement calls for Brew to own and operate the site as a truck stop, open 24 hours a day seven days a week, include a minimum ...

Foundation meets Wednesday for Wilson Brewer Park

The March meeting of the Wilson Brewer Park and Depot foundation will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Depot basement. This is located at 220 Ohio St. in Webster City. On the agenda are updates on the upcoming Easter Egg event, progress on the bathroom improvements for ADA requirements, platform specifications, and updates from committees.