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Yes votes lead for Iowa constitutional amendment limiting income tax increases

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Iowa lawmakers are likely to need a supermajority vote to increase personal and corporate income taxes after approval for a proposed constitutional amendment took the lead Tuesday night. Amendment 1 had received 56% yes votes to 44% no votes with with all 99 counties reporting Wednesday morning, according to the Iowa Secretary of State’s website. The amendment would require a two-thirds majority of both the Iowa House and Senate to increase personal or corporate income taxes. Supporters, mostly Republicans, said imposing the restriction in the state constitution would preserve ...

Community invited to Open House at Van Diest Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions

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Community members are invited to join the Van Diest Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions program for an open house at 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The open house coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the Senior Life Solutions program at Van Diest Medical Center. Jean Statz, BSN RN PMH-BC, Program Director of Senior Life Solutions, said, “This event is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about our program to come see our space, learn more about the services we provide and meet our dedicated ...

“The Roommate” opens tonight

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The Webster City Community Theatre performance of “The Roommate” opens tonight on their stage at 1001 Willson Avenue. Above, left, Leah Mason, as Sharon and Amelia Oliver as Robyn, discuss over coffee the challenges they face as roommates with very different ideas. The show begins at 7 p.m. tonight and Friday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. With only four performances of the Webster City Community Theatre’s production of “The Roommate” , those planning to attend should get their tickets soon. Tickets for the production may be purchased online at ...

Unique art for a great cause

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FORT DODGE, IOWA – Looking for a Christmas gift that's guaranteed to get a laugh while supporting a great cause? The Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association (FDFAA) is bringing back its annual Poorly Drawn Portrait Fundraiser, giving the community a chance to turn their favorite photographs into one-of-a-kind works of questionable art! For a $25 donation, participants can submit a photograph of a person, pet, family, or just about anything they can dream up and receive their very own Poorly Drawn Portrait as a digital download. The catch? You never know who will draw your picture! You ...

Miracle Worker to be performed at WCHS

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The Webster City High School will present “The Miracle Worker” as their fall play starting on November 13 through 15. Students of the Webster City Community Schools who will be bringing this story to life are Audry Buie as Helen Keller, Abby Heckert as Annie Sullivan, Bryce Hrnicek as ...

Grinnell College Poll shows increased confidence in correct vote counts for midterms

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More Americans are confident in the integrity of vote counts for the midterm elections than in past election cycles, according to a poll authored by Grinnell College students and faculty. The Grinnell College Poll, delivered every two years since 2018, was administered by YouGov through a web survey in mid-October and recorded responses from 1,500 U.S. residents over 18. It runs the gamut of current political topics, asking respondents about the election and national issues like the economy, immigration and technology. According to a news release announcing the poll results, 64% of ...