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Young lawmakers talk online child safety and AI policy at annual bipartisan summit

National News July 15, 2026

WASHINGTON — Young Democratic and Republican state lawmakers from across the country found common ground Friday on the need to regulate artificial intelligence and kids’ online safety. Legislators at an annual conference hosted by Future Caucus, an organization that aims to strengthen bipartisan dialogue among Gen Z and millennial leaders, engaged in tech-related policy discussions and agreed states should impose some guardrails on online activity, especially for kids. South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey urged lawmakers to pursue policy that would hold Big Tech companies ...

The Cat Hut kicks off Cash for Cats fundraiser

Local News July 15, 2026

The fifth annual Coins for Cats Fundraiser, now renamed Cash for Cats, benefiting Hamilton County Animal Advocates and The Cat Hut is going on now through August 14th. Collect spare cash and save lives! Stop by the Cat Hut at 1118 2nd Street in Webster City to pick up a cool blue coin collection cup. Fill your cup with loose change and cash and bring it to Webster City Financial Bank on Friday, August 14th between 2-3 p.m. to run through the coin counter and have your cash counted. You can also drop it off at The Cat Hut prior to August 14 and we’ll run your coins through ...

G’day!

Local News July 14, 2026

It’s a great day to use sunscreen Outdoor pool to open today The Webster City outdoor pool has been cleaned, and is now safe to use again. The pool will be open their normal hours, which include private and public swim lessons from 10 to 11:30 a.m., adult lap swim and aquacise from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Open swimming from 1 to 7 p.m. Day Okay Jazz project to perform this weekend The free performance of the Day Okay Jazz project will be held again on Saturday this week. Bring lawn chairs, beverages, a little cash for a donation if possible, a bit of shade and a few friends. ...

Chelesvig honored for 45 years at Iowa Central

Iowa News July 14, 2026

Thomas O. Chelesvig first took office as a member of the Iowa Central Community College Board of Trustees in 1981. He is still a trustee helping to guide the college 45 years later. His remarkable tenure was recognized recently by Community Colleges for Iowa. The Webster City man was presented an award during the group’s Summer Trustees Conference held at Marshalltown Community College. The college issued the following statement honoring Chelesvig: “Thomas O. Chelesvig’s tenure as a trustee spans one of the most transformative periods in Iowa Central history, from changes in ...

Six young women seek title of Hamilton County Fair Queen

Iowa News July 14, 2026

Fair week begins next Tuesday with the Hamilton County Fair kicking off the activities on Tuesday with the Hamilton County Fair parade starting at 5:30 p.m. The Hamilton County Fair Foundation meal and beer garden will be held at the fairgrounds at the end of the parade. The Hamilton County Fair Queen will be crowned on Tuesday evening at the Grandstand, with the ceremonies beginning at 8 p.m. Six Hamilton County young women will be competing for the title of the Hamilton County Fair queen. They are Olivia Bergman, Rosie Collins, Sophia Nibe, Delaney Paulson, Samantha Tilley and ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Local News July 14, 2026

July 14, 1936 90 years ago New Heat Record for the City 109 DEGREES IS RECORDED AT 3 O'CLOCK Previous High for the Summer Was 106 Yesterday and July 4. The all time heat record for Webster City was shattered this afternoon when the mercury went shooting skyward to touch 109 degrees at 3 p. m. All indications pointed to another degree rise before the peak for the day was reached. The previous high mark for the city and immediate vicinity of this slimmer was 106 degrees yesterday and that also was the top mark of July 4, the second day of the current heat wave. ...