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Sales Tax holiday begins Friday Iowa’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday will take place August 7 and 8, exempting clothing and footwear purchases that are under $100 from the state’s 6% sales tax and 1% local option sales taxes. The event is designed to encourage local shoppers, and lighten the expense of items needed for the school year. Many retailers in Webster City offer additional discounted items for during this annual event. Arts R Alive Sculpture Park tour tonight Arts R Alive will be hosting the 16th Annual Sculpture in the Park event at the West Twin Parks tonight. The ...

Meet the newest teachers to WCCS

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EMILY DEBORD Webster City Middle School - School Counselor Emily Debord is a graduate of Perry High School in Perry, IA. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in School Counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. She did her practicum experience at Lincoln Elementary in Waterloo during the 24-25 school year. This past year, she did her internship at Peet Jr. High School in Cedar Falls, IA. This year, she will be a School Counselor for 5th - 8th grade students at the Middle School. Emily is getting married in October. She has a bearded dragon named ...

Today’s children could prosper in tomorrow’s shortage of young workers

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Today’s children could be the first generation since the 1970s to do better than their parents as young workers become more sought after and well paid. They may even see a surplus of housing to make their lives even easier after recent shortages. An abundance of young workers will turn into an undersupply by 2040, with better pay and a surplus of housing, demographers predict. Immigration and artificial intelligence are wild cards, and young workers will still be saddled with taxes to support aging boomers for a while. Some states are already seeing a shortage of young workers. ...

Three stars Tribute Day Friday at Surf ballroom in Clear Lake

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CLEAR LAKE, IA — The Surf Ballroom will host an historic all-day event celebrating the enduring legacies of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper on Friday, August 7. The event will feature the unveiling of three life-size bronze statues honoring the three rock & roll pioneers, a “Three Stars Tribute” album release, a one-of-a-kind music concert, bringing together artists and performers connected to the music that helped shape rock & roll history, and the annual C.L.A.S.S. Car Cruise around Clear Lake. Starting at 11 a.m., guests will gather for the unveiling of the ...

Iowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250

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The Iowa Pork Producers Association plans to have a “1776 Pork Chop Salute” at the Iowa State Fair this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. On Sunday, Aug. 16, 1,776 fair goers can snag a free Pork Chop on a Stick from the Iowa Pork Producers Association tent beginning at 11 a.m. as part of the organization’s recognition of the nation’s anniversary and pork producers. “Just as the country reflects on 250 years of history, Iowa pig farmers continue a tradition of producing safe, wholesome pork while strengthening their local communities and ...

Webster City Market Nights celebrates Back to School & Foam Night Thursday

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Grab your purple and gold and head downtown for one of the most anticipated Market Nights of the summer! Webster City Market Nights invites the community to Back to School & Foam Night on Thursday from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in downtown Webster City. This exciting evening is the perfect way for families to celebrate the end of summer and kick off a new school year while supporting local students, businesses, and organizations. One of the biggest attractions of the night will be Webster City Lynx athletes representing a variety of school sports. Kids and families are invited to meet ...