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Local News October 27, 2026

Fuller Hall annual Halloween Party to be Saturday The Annual Halloween Party at Fuller Hall will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. This party is for children ages 12 and under. Games, crafts, coloring, face painting and a balloon artist will round out the activities for the day. This event is coordinated by the Webster City Recreation Department. Fall Sip & Paint will be Thursday The Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley Sip and Paint workshop will be held Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. During this workshop, artists are invited to bring photos of their favorite pet as ...

Celebrating our principals

Local News October 27, 2026

Rachel Chamberlin Principal at Pleasant View Elementary School Rachel Chamberlin is originally from Fort Dodge but has lived in Eagle Grove for the past 20 years. This is her third year as Principal of Pleasant View Elementary School (and the Webster City 4-year-old preschools). There are so many things Rachel loves about being Principal at Pleasant View. She loves seeing her students so happy and excited to be at school, and she loves the sense of family everyone has created at Pleasant View. “Our academic goal is to raise students’ literacy and math scores. Alongside this ...

Donations still sought for Food for Neighbors challenge

Local News October 26, 2026

The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation encourages the community to support local food access through the Hamilton County Food for Neighbors Challenge, which runs through October 31. The annual effort, formerly known as the Food Pantry Challenge, has been expanded this year to reflect a broader understanding of food access across Hamilton County. In addition to supporting local food pantries, the challenge now also includes prepared-meal programs that help meet food needs in different ways. The first $20,000 donated during the challenge will be matched dollar-for-dollar. “Food ...

October 27, 2026 proclaimed to be Mark Dohms Day in Webster City

Local News October 26, 2026

On Monday morning, Mayor John Hawkins signed a proclamation in honor of Mark Dohms and presented him a key to the City of Webster City in honor of his volunteer work over the years. The proclamation reads as follows: Whereas, the City of Webster City recognizes individuals who dedicate their time and talents to serving others and strengthening the community; and Whereas, Mark Dohms has developed more than 30 years to serving Webster City through his volunteer service with various organizations and his commitment to helping those in need; and Whereas, as a valued member of Rotary, ...

Have butter; will travel

Local News October 26, 2026

There are times that our worlds are meant to collide. A recent presentation at the Wilson Brewer Park, through a Humanities Iowa program, was the result of such an event. And the collision brought together four strangers from different walks of life, who share a passion to educate and inform; never expecting a collision in Webster City. Sarah Pratt originally came to Webster City to see the giant Doodle Bug. The original scooters, made by Beam Industries, were less than three feet high. The sculpture downtown at City Hall Plaza, is nine feet tall. Roadside America calls it “the ...

Rotary Club of Webster City participates with World’s Largest Polio Walk

Local News October 26, 2026

Around 30 people gathered Saturday in support of the Rotary International Worldwide Walk for Polio that was held at the Wilson Brewer Park. The walk was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Webster City. A freewill offering was collection that will be donated to Rotary International to help ...