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Candidates for Iowa governor discuss their top priorities: cancer, cost of living

Iowa News October 26, 2026

Republican Zach Lahn and Democratic state Auditor Rob Sand are competing in the Nov. 3, 2026 election to become Iowa’s next governor. (Candidate photos by Zach Sommers for Iowa Capital Dispatch, Iowa Capitol photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) In the race for Iowa governor, Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn agree addressing high cancer rates and making life more affordable for Iowans are their top priorities if elected Nov. 3, 2026 — but the candidates shared different opinions on how to tackle these problems. For the first time since 2006, Iowa has an open ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Local News October 26, 2026

1926 Nervy Murphy, stunt flier in circus, killed! “Nervy” Murphy, the aerial acrobat of Ray Shifflett’s aerial circus was instantly killed this afternoon about 3:45 o’clock when the propeller of his ship, which he was inspecting, crushed his skull. Mr. Murphy had just landed at the field on the Neel farm south of Webster City after taking a passenger in the air when he noticed something was wrong with the propeller. He did not shut off his motor before he went around in front of the ship, it was said, to investigate the trouble and suddenly other persons on the field saw ...

Celebrating our Principals

Local News October 26, 2026

The Daily Freeman Journal and the Webster Community Schools are spotlighting our school principals this week. Today through Wednesday, there will be a snapshot of the principals who assist and guide each of the schools in the Webster City Community School District. Sarah Nachazel Principal ...

Klaver, Paschen vie for Iowa House of Representatives seat

Local News October 26, 2026

Election day is a week away, and there is one very important local race, which is the Iowa House District 55 seat. The race for the House of Representatives seat for District 55, sees Cynthia Paschen and Beau Klaver both seeking to fill the position which has been held by Shannon Latham. Latham, who began representing this district in 2021, announced her decision not to seek re-election in the spring. Republican Klaver ran a successful race in the June primary. Paschen was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. House District 55 includes all of Franklin and Hamilton counties, ...

Jerry Wells to celebrate 90th birthday

Local News October 26, 2026

Jerry Wells will celebrate his 90th birthday on October 29, and his family would like to honor him with a card shower. Born in Britton, SD, Wells moved with his family in 1943 and graduated from Lincoln High School. He served in the Navy, and married Carol Wagner in 1959. He was the ...

Spookiest houses in Webster City

Local News October 26, 2026

Driving around Webster City, it's apparent some go all out for Halloween Decor prior to Halloween. This home is located on First Street best viewed at night. We've been scouting for some of Webster City's most amazing efforts to add to the Halloween spirit. If you have a photo of a home you ...