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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Virtual Series Begins Sept. 11

Local News August 24, 2026

AMES, Iowa – Family caregiving is a growing responsibility for many Americans. Nearly 39% of U.S. adults provide care for a family member or friend with a chronic health condition. While caregiving can be rewarding, it often brings challenges that may affect caregivers' physical health, emotional well-being and overall life satisfaction. “Caregiving can be stressful, and many caregivers struggle to find the support they need,” said Barbara Dunn Swanson, health and human sciences educator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. To help address these challenges, ISU ...

Results announced from the 2026 Hamilton County Fair goat show

Local News August 24, 2026

Results from the Hamilton County fair for the goat classes have been released. They are as follows: MEAT GOATS Meat Senior Showmanship 1st: Nate Sparks 2nd: Rosemary Chamness 3rd: Kaden Greelee Meat Senior Showmanship Champion: Nate Sparks Meat Senior Showmanship Reserve Champion: ...

Local RC Speedway in high gear

Local News August 24, 2026

Mike Henely leads a double life. Monday through Thursday he works at ISU, but Fridays you’ll find him doing what he loves best: running White Fox RC Speedway. This local speedway is located at 402 White Fox Road in Webster City. We met him at the speedway last Friday night, where about ...

Turning Back the pages of time

Local News August 24, 2026

1926/100 years ago Big Poultry exhibit urged Murray McMurray, superintendent of the poultry department of the Hamilton County fair, has announced that many entries have already been made in this division. They are mainly from Humboldt, Clarion and Fort Dodge. Stress has been laid on the fact that many people have become interested in rabbits. Mr. McMurray wishes a large exhibit of these and states that persons need not be experts in the line in order to exhibit but urges that everyone enter poultry and rabbits. Jewell farm sells at $175 an acres (Jewell) - The H.J. Maland estate ...

Daycare remodeling underway

Local News August 24, 2026

The Riverview Early Childhood Development Center board has been meeting monthly to make final decisions on the future home of the daycare for Webster City. The building, located 1317 Beach Street is going through a major renovation, with board members working to stay ahead of construction decisions. Board member, Janet Adams, says they are making a lot of progress. “We picked out the carpeting, paint colors and floor covering,” she said. The floors will be laminate type flooring where the children will be located.” Carpeting, she explained, will be in the office ...

Congregate meals for week of August 24-27

Local News August 24, 2026

Congregate meals are open to any senior adults over the age of 60 years. Reservations are needed by calling 515-832-6161 to reserve a meal to eat in with others, or to pick up and eat at home. The cost of an individual meal is between $7 to $10, but are also reduced to what an individual can afford. The meals are served out of the north side of the RSVP building, located at 749 Second St. The entrance is to the west. When picking up meals, please arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Inside dining begins at noon. The Webster City Congregate meal menu for the week of August 10 are ...