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Three new single-family homes may be coming to Webster City

Origin Homes, of West Des Moines, recently approached the city, asking if it would consider lowering the cost of building lots in Brewer Creek Estates. The asking price for ordinary lots in Brewer Creek No. 5 are approximately $16,000, with some larger lots selling for $30,000. Some cost much more. Origin told the city such prices make final home prices higher than would-be owners can afford. Last night, the City Council of Webster City agreed, and voted unanimously to reduce the price of the lots to a nominal $100 each, providing Origin met certain conditions. Since 2017, the city has ...

City Council approves $1 million USDA loan for Edible Gardens

Just a month ago Webster City learned the former Natural Shrimp building, 401 Des Moines St., would be converted to a high-volume protein supplement factory run by Edible Gardens Prairie Hills, LLC. Ultimately, the 400,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will make 100,000,000 units of the protein drink annually for an as-yet unnamed launch customer. Last night, council approved an application for a $1,000,000 loan for Edible Gardens under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Economic Development program. The no-interest loan, will run for a term of 10 years. Edible Gardens ...

Unique ‘smart’ zoo in Webster City Tuesday

The Wilson Brewer Park will be the site for a unique type of zoo on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wilson Brewer Park is located at 220 Ohio St. in Webster City. Wild Adventures promotes this zoo as a “Smart Zoo Experience.” It features hyper-realistic and fully animatronic animals, ...

Susan Andew Summer Children’s Theatre Camp returns to WCCT in August

School is almost out. Summer vacation is near. Are you looking for an activity your child would enjoy this summer? Webster City Community Theatre is again joining forces with Coralville Center for the Performing Arts and Footliters Traveling Playhouse to bring a summer theatre camp ...

Webster City Community Theatre announces cast for ‘The Little Mermaid, Jr.’

There is someone or something that is making waves at Webster City Community Theatre this summer — and it involves mermaids, sea creatures, sailors and one unforgettable underwater adventure. WCCT announces the cast for its upcoming production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr., opening June 19 at the theatre, 1001 Willson Ave. Leading the cast is Joely Gilbert as the adventurous mermaid Ariel, alongside Max Anderson as Prince Eric. Ariana Annis takes on the role of Sebastian, Paxton Allen will portray King Triton and Sailor, and Abigail Heckert stars as the delightfully devious ...

WCHS Graduation Class of 2026

The 2026 commencement exercises for Webster City High School were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Webster City HIgh School performance gym, where 117 students received their diplomas Senior class president, Ashley Nydegger, welcomed the students, faculty, and guests to the commencement ...