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1926 Legion men off to convention: Drum and Bugle Corps go and will pay most own expense A good sized delegation of Webster City American Legion men will leave tomorrow for the state convention in Clinton. Others will leave early Monday morning. The convention meets Monday and will b e in session over Wednesday. Despite the fact that the fund started to send the drum and bugle corps to this convention is less than half the amount needed, the boys are going anyway and will pay most of their own expenses. They have a large banner which they will carry in the parade and are certain to ...

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1926 New members of teaching corps are entertained by old members at Nokomis The annual entertainment of the new members of the teaching corps, by former members, has become an institution in the social year of the school life of Webster City. Last night this affair was presented at Nokomis park from 4 to 7 o’clock. The teachers and members of the school board assembled at Lincoln High school and were taken to the park where several athletic stunts and a kitten ball game produced much amusement. No telling what the score might have been for the new members played against the old ...

High School planning steps into the next phase

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When over 1400 people show up for a special referendum, it shows that the Webster City school district voters were interested in the outcome. With about 60% of the voters approving all three measures, the support is there, but it also reflects that a good number showed enough interest to ...

Webster City Community School district leadership responds to vote

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WEBSTER CITY, Iowa – Preliminary results show that voters in the Webster City School District approved three ballot questions during a VPPEL (Voter-approved Physical Plant and Equipment) levy on Tuesday, that sought increased funding to support comprehensive updates to the district’s high school building. District leaders plan to use the funding to complete several projects aimed at improving health, safety and accessibility for students. Air conditioning and heating will be installed, undersized classrooms expanded, and a new, secure main entrance added to strengthen the ...

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Depot museum open Friday and Saturday at Wilson Brewer Park The museum located within the Wilson Brewer Park will be open on Friday and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. The Depot museum is located within the Wilson Brewer Park, where parking is available at 220 Ohio Street. The depot museum is positioned along Superior St., accessible from either the east or west door. Van Diest Supply Open House Friday The Van Diest Supply Company is celebrating their 70th year as a Webster City business tomorrow, with an open house, with tours, and lunch provided. The Van Diest Supply ...

Downtown revitalization is a Go.

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The City Council of Webster City allocated $1,250,000 for downtown revitalization at its meeting Tuesday. The top priority will be given to removing barricades in front of four buildings with unstable, 100+ year old brick walls. Some barricades have been up for three years. The funds, ...