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Local News August 3, 2026

August 3, 1926 HONOR SCOUTS MAKE NEW FISHING RECORD Honor Scouts of Troop No. 2 Catch 282 Game Fish. The honor scouts of Troop No. 2 Boy Scouts have returned home from a week's outing at Clear Lake with their scoutmaster, Murray McMurray and assistants, Carl Gore and Earl Jacobson Mrs. C. L. Karr, who accompanied the troop on its annual camp, went with the group to be in charge of the cooking. Her daughter, Miss Eunice, also went with her. The boys had a great time all week fishing, swimming, etc. A new fishing record for the troop was established when the boys caught 282 fish. These ...

‘What did we do wrong now?’: Rural Iowa schools weigh impact of ESA expansion

Iowa News August 3, 2026

As Iowa’s Education Savings Account program continues to expand to include all K-12 families, rural public school districts are still trying to determine how the scholarships will affect their classrooms, budgets and enrollment. Supporters argue ESAs give families more educational choices, while critics say the program diverts money away from public schools that remain the center of many rural communities. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the ESA program into law in 2023, allowing eligible families to use public funds toward private school tuition and other expenses. Eligibility for the ...

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Local News August 3, 2026

Tonight is Back to School night in Webster City The annual Back to School night will be held tonight from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Webster City Middle School. The Middle School is located at 1101 Des Moines St. All students and families are invited to this evening designed as a one-stop location where families can access resources and support needed to start the school year successfully. Individuals will be available to assist with Spanish during the evening. Many free services will be available during the evening, including school registration, sports physicals, tech support ...

Kendall Young Library announces fall schedule

Local News August 3, 2026

KENDALL YOUNG LIBRARY – COMING THIS FALL The Kendall Young Library will be offering programs for all ages coming this fall. Fall programming will begin August 28. Children’s Programs Mondays: 3:30-6:30 p.m. – Children’s Mini Makerspace (families invited) Tuesdays: 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Wild Things (TK-2nd grade) Wednesdays: 10:30-11:30 p.m. – Fuzzy Ducklings (under 3 years) Thursdays: 10:30-11:30 p.m. – Hungry Caterpillars (3 & 4 year preschool) Thursdays: 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Tweens (3rd – 5th grade) Fridays: 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Cookies, Scoops, & Books (families ...

City Council of Webster City to have public hearing on Residential Tax abatement tonight

Local News August 3, 2026

By KOLLEEN TAYLOR The Webster City City Council will address a number of resolutions tonight during their bi- monthly meeting of the council. A public hearing will be held at 6:05 p.m. to consider renewing the City-Wide Urban revitalization plan for Residential Tax Abatement. This plan was originally established in 1993. According to the document in 1993, the city had seen a decline in the number of people living in Webster City, and the purpose was “the creation of tax abatement incentives to encourage people to build new housing units within Webster City and to provide for the ...

Better Choices, Better Health workshop coming to VDMC

Local News July 31, 2026

The Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) will host Better Choices, Better Health, Iowa’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, this fall. The free, interactive, six-week workshop series will meet Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12p.m. in the VDMC Hospital Conference Room. Each session is led by two certified instructors. Designed to help participants gain confidence and take charge of their health, the program covers practical tools to manage ongoing health conditions while staying active. Topics include: · Communicating effectively with family, friends, ...