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Van Diest Medical Center receives high rating

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VDMC receives five-star ratings from CMS The Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) in Webster City is one of just nine Iowa hospitals to receive 5-stars from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) for patient experience for 2026, according to information released from Becker’s Hospital Review. Nationwide, 250 hospitals received a 5-star rating. CMS calculates patient survey star ratings from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, which captures patients’ experiences during a recent hospital stay. A five-star mark is the highest rating ...

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State of Education panel discussion today The Hamilton County Growth Partnerships annual State of Education panel will be held today at the Briggs Woods Conference Center. This begins at 11:45 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m. The Briggs Woods Conference Center is located at 2501 Briggs Woods Trail. Matt Berninghaus, superintendent of Webster City Community Schools, Heather Holm, South Hamilton superintendent and Jesse Ulrich President of Iowa Central Community College will update those attending on their past year and future plans. Angel Ride is Saturday The annual Angel Tree Ride ...

New shelter, restrooms open in East Twin Park

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The new picnic shelter in East Twin Park, Webster City, is now open. In addition to restrooms, and a water fountain, two picnic tables which are sheltered from weather, are provided. Recreation Director Breann Lesher thanked volunteers John Hawkins, Lynn Jaycox, and employees of the City of Webster City Parks & Recreation, and Line and Street departments, for construction assistance. Lesher also thanked local businesses, API Roofing, who donated the metal roof, materials and labor and DCI Garage Floors, who provided the epoxy floor and labor. Freeman-Journal photo by Robert E. ...

Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines for school lunch and breakfast programs

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The Riverview Early Childhood Center participates as a sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Through this program, meals are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, or disability. Child care participants who are members of FIP or SNAP households or who are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meals. Adult care participants who are members of SNAP households who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Meals are ...

Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program helpslandowners build healthy, resilient forests

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Iowa woodland owners and others interested in forest stewardship are invited to participate in the Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program (MWSP), a comprehensive educational program designed to help participants better understand, manage, and protect Iowa's woodland resources. The Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program is offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, often in cooperation with County Conservation Boards. While the program is primarily intended for woodland owners, stewards, and land managers, it ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

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1926/100 years ago Bugle Corps to Clinton The American Legion drum and bugle corps of this city which was hoping to be able to go to the national American Legion reunion in Philadelphia, has been obliged to give up this trip for want of funds. They hope however, to be able to attend the Iowa state convention at Clinton Sept. 13, 14 and 15. They recently staged a big gala day celebration at Riverside Field to raise funds for the Philadelphia trip, but succeeded in clearing less than $200. It will cost some $500 or more to take the 25 members to Clinton. This would leave some $300 ...