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Feenstra says Farm Bill includes much of his work

Local News May 1, 2026

By BILL SHEA U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra saluted the passage of a new Farm Bill by the full House of Representatives on Thursday. “Today marks a major milestone not just for Iowa agriculture, but for agriculture across the country,” the Republican from Hull said in a written statement. “I’m proud to help deliver this critical legislation across the finish line.” He asserted that the measure —formally known as the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 — includes part or all of 26 bills that he introduced, co-sponsored or otherwise led. Those bills, he said, ...

Supervisors pass 2026-2027 budget after public hearing Wednesday

Local News May 1, 2026

It was not a fun meeting for the Hamilton County Supervisors Wednesday, as they met the grim task of passing a budget that involved reducing budgets in most of the county departments. Departmental budgets were due to the supervisors in December 2025. Legislation from the Iowa House and ...

Peterson Construction of Reinbeck awarded Williams Bridge replacement contract

Local News April 30, 2026

After years of work to find adequate funding to replace the Williams Bridge, Hamilton County Engineer Ryan Weidemann can finally focus on the bridge work itself. During the Hamilton County Supervisor meeting on Tuesday, the county supervisors were informed the bids that came in for the six bridges which were packaged together were awarded to Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck. “Our portion came in approximately $1M under the estimate.” he informed the supervisors. The bids came in from four different contractors. The bids to Hamilton County to replace the Williams bridge ...

Vision for the future of Brewer Creek by ISU students to be presented next week at Fuller Hall

Local News April 30, 2026

Students from Iowa State University’s College of Design and College of Engineering will present their work exploring the future of Brewers Creek and its watershed during a public open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Fuller Hall Gym, 625 Bank St. in Webster City. The open house will feature research and design proposals developed through an interdisciplinary Iowa State University studio course titled Mayors’ Workshop: Civic Hydrology. Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about Brewer Creek and its watershed and to share their perspectives, ideas, and ...

Boots & Bling gala is Saturday in Stratford

Local News April 30, 2026

It’s time to pull out the fancy duds, a little bling, your dancing shoes and join the Stratford Booster Club at their first Boots & Bling Gala Saturday night. The gala will be held at the Backcountry Winery located at 3533 Fenton Ave. in Stratford. This is a fundraiser to support ...

WCHS’s Treble Singers to sing with Rising Treble Voices Festival at ISU Saturday

Local News April 30, 2026

The Treble Singers of Webster City High School will participate in the inaugural Rising Treble Voices Festival at Iowa State University on Saturday, May 2. The Treble singers include Rae Benshoof, Gracie Bishop, Aaliyah Brown, Mckenna Buakham, Liberty Gamble, Rylie Halliday, Anna Irvin, Lillian Irving, Kenzie Jones, Marissa Lindstrom, Ariauna Reed, Mishelle Rich, Natalie Segar, Sarahi Terrazas, Jasmin Venegas, Lila Venegas and Mae Winkler. As part of this unique musical experience, students will collaborate with peers from across central Iowa, rehearsing and performing a major ...