Few things affect day-to-day life like local government. It’s budget time again at City Hall, and you have another chance to be involved. What’s at stake? Police and fire protection, rates you pay for water, electricity, and wastewater, whether storm sewers will protect your property from ...
The best news at the Hamilton County Supervisors meeting was from Ottie Maxey, the executive director of the Hamilton County Growth Partnership. He had two updates to the report he distributed to the supervisors. The first item was that they had a commitment from the final two communities ...
Nearly 60 residents attended the Webster City Community School District Board of Education meeting Monday night, with a dozen speaking during the opening public forum. Several who spoke were concerned decisions were being made regarding the elementary classrooms, and transporting students to the Northeast Hamilton school. During the evening a lot of information was presented, on class sizes, on goals and discussions that are still ongoing. During the public forum, those speaking can only comment, and the board members cannot answer any questions, but according to President Dave ...
Legacy Learning Boone River Valley invites the community to take part in a two-part “Artful Entertaining” series this month, offering a unique combination of hands-on art, food, and social connection. The workshop will be held at 719 Seneca St. in Webster City. The first workshop, Painted Charcuterie Plate Workshop, will be held tomorrow from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Participants will paint and personalize a ceramic charcuterie plate using pre-cut stencils, transfers, and underglazes. No prior experience is needed. The finished plates will be kiln-fired and available for pickup at the ...
The special meeting of the Hamilton County conservation office Monday brought forth a harsh decision. Cutting their budget $125,000 under the general basic funding to help the Hamilton County supervisors balance their budget this year, wasn’t the best outcome, but they are not the only ...
