By Robert E. Oliver Ariel Bertran, Development Director for the City of Webster City, will participate in the 2026-2027 Mentorship Program sponsored by the Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI). Applicants must have a minimum two years economic development experience, and pursue a career in ...
Emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time. A severe storm, extended power outage, fire or other unexpected event can quickly interrupt the routines families and businesses depend on every day. During National Preparedness Month, the Hamilton County Emergency Preparedness Coalition is encouraging residents to take a few simple steps now that can make a meaningful difference when an emergency occurs, while also helping the community understand what happens after the immediate crisis has passed. “Preparedness is something every household can take part in,” said Tim Zahn, ...
1951 City’s Moose show off new home at dedication Members of Webster City’s Loyal order of the Moose are showing off their new home on highway 20 west at a dedication program this evening. Paul Clouse, lodge governor and Bob Estlund were responsible for the open house that drew 250 visitors last evening. Today visiting Moose from all over Iowa are guests of the Webster City Lodge. A smorgasbord dinner and a dance will be features of the evening program. The actual dedication of the new $50,000 lodge is scheduled tomorrow with Paul E. McCarville, past supreme governor as ...
As most of Iowa saw heavy rainfall over the past week, about 2% of Iowa’s corn acres have been harvested, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report for the Sept. 7-13 reporting period noted 38% of Iowa’s corn acres had reached maturity, which is on par with the five-year average for the state, but 7 percentage points behind the 2025 crop. Slightly less than 90% of corn acres have reached the dent stage, according to the report which rated Iowa corn as 76% good to excellent for the period. While about 1% ...
Retail committee to meet at 9 a.m. at library The Retail committee of the Webster City Chamber of Commerce will meet at 9 a.m. at the Kendall Young Library. The library is located at 1200 Willson Avenue. Access will be through the north door. First Congregational UCC Thrift Sale this weekend The semi-annual Thrift sale begins Friday Morning at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational UCC located at 1000 Willson Ave. The sale continues until 6 p.m. Friday, and opens again at 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The cost is $7 per bag of items, unless otherwise marked. Proceeds from this sale help ...
STRATFORD — They are the unsung heroes of every community. Across rural Iowa, where small towns are like islands in a massive sea of corn and soybeans, where the roads stretch out long and hard from any hospital or emergency room, volunteer fire and rescue departments are a life-line for ...
