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Spring Stroll this weekend in Webster City

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the season at the annual Spring Stroll, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in downtown Webster City. This spring-themed event encourages residents and visitors to shop local, support small businesses, and enjoy a vibrant day of community connection. Participating retailers and restaurants will offer special promotions, unique products, and a welcoming atmosphere throughout the downtown district. In the week leading up to Spring Stroll, shoppers can receive scratch-off cards with purchases at ...

Last free Locable training this week for Chamber members

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce is offering Locable Training 101, a free training opportunity designed to help Chamber members better promote their businesses and connect with the local community. This training is included as a benefit of Chamber membership and will guide participants through the tools and features available on the Locable platform,­ helping businesses increase visibility and engagement. Register soon for the last date for training on Thursday, April 23, at 9 a.m. During the training, attendees will learn how to effectively utilize Locable to: • ...

It’s official

This week City Manager John Harrenstein received a letter from Quest Site Solutions, confirming Webster City’s Gateway Industrial Park, the new and official, name for Webster City’s southeast industrial park, is now certified for development. Reflecting on the news, Harrenstein said, ...

IEDA’s $2.6 M grant secures future of Webster City site

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced it is awarding $2.66 million to Edible Gardens AG for re-development of the former Natural Shrimp facility at 401 Des Moines St., Webster City. Previously, the building was home to Vero Blue, and before that, was a warehouse for Electrolux Laundry Products’ Webster City laundry appliances. Edible Gardens recently signed a 3-year lease with the building’s owner, Utah-based Streeterville Capital LLC. It is believed the $2.6mm grant will be added to additional investment by Edible Gardens for an extensive re-working of ...

A Broadway Breakthrough

NEW YORK — A poignant moment in the 1987 film “Broadcast News” may best describe the life of Fort Dodge Senior High graduate Ben Ahlers these days. Tom Grunick — played by William Hurt – asks Albert Brooks’ character, Aaron Altman, “What do you do when your real life exceeds ...

Bell first in county, Brewer first in Newcastle

The earliest settlers into Hamilton County had a tough path to follow to find this part of Iowa. Travel was by water or by covered wagons. The indian tribes who had established communities in the area co-existed with the original explorers and by many accounts had a supportive co-existence. Preston Bell has been identified as the earliest settler in Hamilton County. Born and raised in Indiana, he was seeking a home on the frontier, and had been stopping for some time near Des Moines. Traveling in a covered wagon with an ox team, he came north, following the Boone River. What he ...