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Iowa scientists push for more renewable energy to meet growing demands

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More than 180 Iowa scientists and sustainability scholars from universities and other organizations across the state have asked Iowans to advocate for the deployment of renewable energy systems to meet growing electricity demand. The 2026 Iowa climate statement, published Tuesday, says Iowa is at a “fork in the road” with one path continuing to develop renewable energy sources and the other, building new fossil-fuel-generated power plants to meet growing energy demands. “We have a choice to make, and we need to make it now,” the statement said. “Rapidly rising electricity ...

Whiskers and Wine: Dueling Piano Comedy event next weekend

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In just a few short days, the largest fundraiser of the year for The Cat Hut and Hamilton County AdvoCATes will be held. The event, which includes a formal dinner at the Briggs Woods Conference Center, a silent auction and a blind wine event will also include entertainment by the Dueling Piano ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

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1926 Shipley Groceteria is being remodeled Several improvements are being made in the Shipley-Black Groceteria. The old display windows have been taken out and new ones placed. These new windows do not have a high back, so that more light can come into the store. The candy case, formerly at one side of the room, has been placed in the center directly in front of the door and an aisle has been made between the center counters so that employees of the store will have more room. The cashiers desk has also been placed in the center, thus eliminating the congestion at the door. H.F. ...

Doodle Bugs invade Webster City for 40th year

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For the 40th year, Webster City invites the Doodle Bug Club of America to take their scooters out of garages, storage units and backyards to travel to the town where it all began. Webster City. Gerald Huisman, President of the club, which has members from all over the country said they expect between 75 and 100 to attend the event which lasts through Sunday. Attendees this year will be coming from as far away as Alaska, California, New Hampshire, New York and Florida. In a presentation to the Webster City Women’s Club Monday, Huisman said they have individual members who live in ...

G'day

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WCF Bank to host Third Thursday Coffee The Webster City Chamber of Commerce will have their first Third Thursday this week at the WCFinancial Bank, located at 401 Fairmeadow Drive. The coffee starts at 8 a.m. and will last until 9:30 a.m. This is a come and go gathering, and all community members and chamber of commerce members are encouraged to attend. During the coffee, the Chamber will update members and talk about future events in the Webster City area. WC Parks and Recreation Commission meet Thursday The Webster City Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Thursday at 5:15 ...

Lawsuits by VeroBlue dismissed by judge in recent ruling

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A federal court has dismissed all of VeroBlue Farms, USA claims against four of the company founders. The suit was brought by the final investor Otto Happel, a German citizen and a resident of Switzerland on behalf of VeroBlue. The suits filed in 2022 by Veroblue Farms, USA, Inc. against four co-defendents; Leslie A. Wulf, Bruce A. Hall, John E. Rea and James Rea, (Founders) who were initial founders of the company, were dismissed in a judge’s ruling filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas on Sept. 3, 2026. The case was heard by the U.S. District ...