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Meal program explored for Southern Hamilton County

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The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is inviting residents, community leaders, volunteers, churches, civic groups, and interested partners to attend upcoming community meetings to learn more about a proposed meal program for southern Hamilton County. The proposed Southern Hamilton County Community Meals Program is being explored to support food access, prepared meals, home delivery, community meal opportunities, and connection for residents who may benefit from additional support. The Foundation is hosting these meetings to share the concept, gather feedback, and determine whether ...

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Van Diest Medical Center board to meet Tuesday The trustees for the Van Diest Medical Center will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Clinic Board room at the hospital. This is located at 2350 Hospital Drive. On the agenda under new business is the approval of medical staff bylaws, approval of Dentons Davis Brown for FY 27 retainer, approval of the FY 27 accountability dashboard and the approval of FY 26 quarters 3 and 4 organizational policies. Also on the agenda are the hospital management reports and strategic pillar reports. Final meeting on High School Facilities tomorrow The ...

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Jane Young House open this Saturday The Webster City Women’s Club invites you to the Jane Young House, 629 Elm St, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to view the clothing exhibit and house. The clothing exhibit highlights fashions from 1947, Happy Birthday America, and a collection of clothing from former and current retail stores in Webster City. Another room is dedicated to the history of the Women’s Club. There is a lot of history and a beautiful house to view. A free will donation is appreciated and the Jane Young House is handicapped accessible. Depot museum open Friday ...

Iowa lawmaker urges universities to heed U.S. Secretary of Education call to action

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The chair of the Iowa House Higher Education Committee is urging public and private universities in the state to release their responses to a national call to action from the U.S. Secretary of Education. Secretary Linda McMahon released “A National Call to Action to University Presidents and Governing Boards” Aug. 3. It asks university leadership and those who govern them to “reaffirm their commitment to serving the American people” through public declarations. Rep. Taylor Collins, R-Mediapolis, chair of the Higher Education Committee, sent a letter Aug. 19 to the Iowa ...

25th year of Homer Threshing Bee is this weekend

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The annual threshing bee held in Homer each year since the year 2000 is this Saturday and Sunday This is the 25th year the West Central Region Cockshutt and Co-op Club (WCRCCC) has hosted this event at the lone Homer business still operating in Homer, Lambs’ Small Engine and Tractor Repair. Thie Threshing Bee will be held at 405 Homer 2nd St., south of Webster City. Jane Stevens, secretary-treasurer of the club said club members have been helping get things set up all week. Don Lamb, owner of the business and the property where everything happens. “Don Lamb is Vice President ...

Dueling Pianos to entertain at Cat Hut fundraiser

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Sponsors are being sought for the Whiskers and Wine Comedy Night which is being held on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event will be held at the Briggs Wood Conference Center in Webster City, which is located at 2501 Brigs Woods Trail. All proceeds benefit the Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes and The Cat Hut. Currently The Cat Hut is housing over 80 cats and kittens and the fundraiser helps support their efforts. The 4th annual Whiskers and Wine event is the largest fundraiser for the two organizations. Sponsorship opportunities are varied, and includes a sponsorship of the entire ...