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Iowa Specialty Hospital sites earn five-star ratings

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WRIGHT COUNTY — Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond and Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion both recently received a five-star rating as a top hospital in Iowa for patient experience by Becker’s Hospital Review. The two hospitals were among 13 hospitals in Iowa chosen for this recognition. 273 ...

$1M Powerball winner bought ticket at WC Fareway

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A $1 million Powerball ticket is a winner for someone who purchased their ticket at Fareway, 942 Second Street, in Webster City. The winner has until February 3, 2025 to collect their prize. The winning ticket matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball to win a $1 million prize. ...

In Webster City, National Night Out will take on new dimensions

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National Night Out in Webster City will spread out tonight by blocking off the section of Superior Street that connects East and West Twin parks. The event is from 5 to 7 p.m. According to Webster City Police Officer Steve Thuma, this year’s annual celebration of law enforcement’s ...

Council green lights WC Police’s purchase of two new vehicles

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The Webster City Police Department got the green light Monday to purchase two 2024 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities from Stiver’s Ford Lincoln of Waukee for $123,957.62. Police Chief Shiloh Mork told the City Council of Webster City Monday that his department was seeking to replace “more ...

VDMS receives five-star rating from Centers for Medicare/Medicaid

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Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City is one of just seven Iowa hospitals to receive five stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for 2024, according to information released from Becker’s Hospital Review. Nationwide, 381 hospitals received the five-star rating, based on ...

Here are some quick numbers on the Boone River Cleanup

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There are 900 pounds of scrap metal no longer in the Boone River, thanks to the Boone River Cleanup last weekend. Generally, there are about 400 pounds of trash the 17 volunteers hauled from the river, along with 63 tires. From 2007 to 2023, more than 28 miles of the river have been cleaned ...