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Local News November 11, 2026

The Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Van Diest Medical Center, 2350 Hospital Drive. Appointments are encouraged by calling 800-287-4903; but walk-ins are always welcome. Donate blood and receive a Scooters cookie and a 20% coupon at the Hospital Gift Shop. “The Miracle Worker” opens tomorrow night at WCHS. The Webster City High School production of “The Miracle Worker” opens tomorrow night at the Prem Sahai Auditorium, located at 1001 Lynx Avenue. The entrance to the theatre is on the north side of the ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Local News November 11, 2026

1946 Armistice Day speaker in message on working for peace “To you students I issue this challenge - peace can be ours if we have the personal courage and the will to fight for it,” Tom Blakey, Armistice day speaker, declared at the annual services sponsored by the American Legion and held Monday morning at the new high school auditorium. Blakey’s address highlighted a program climaxing morning services which were opened by a parade of state guardsmen, Legionnaires and service people. The parade originated at the Legion hall and wound its way to the corner of Elm and Des Moines ...

Legion Veterans wield the Blacksmiths hot iron

Local News November 10, 2026

The Blacksmithing workshop coordinated by Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley had a solid group show up for the workshop Tuesday. The event, focusing on Veterans Day Wednesday, was the first of a potential three workshops which are being coordinated for local Veterans. Ty Murray owner of the Boone Forks Forge in Stratford, brought his skills to the American Legion building, located at 726 Second St. in Webster City, to provide a different outlet by creating work out of metal. The workshop was held just south of the building, off the alley. Larry Furman, Bill Derrig, Tom ...

Fort Dodge pastor ministered to troops for two decades

Local News November 10, 2026

-Messenger photo by Bill Shea Gabe Casciato poses in his office at Crossway Church with a framed display of all his military awards and insignia. He served for 24 years, with most of that time as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve and Iowa Air National Guard. Long before Gabe Casciato ...

Gratitude and best wishes

Local News November 10, 2026

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. What do we do when we appreciate someone or something? Ideally, we show that appreciation with our thanks, but often we can do more – we can support that person or organization by encouraging them, helping them, telling others about them, or even providing financial support. Gratitude can be an action as well as a feeling.

Southern Hamilton county meal program now accepting applications

Local News November 10, 2026

Applications are now being accepted for the Southern Hamilton County Meal Program, a new community-driven initiative designed to provide nutritious, home-delivered meals to individuals who may have difficulty preparing or accessing meals on their own. Meal deliveries are scheduled to begin Monday, November 30, serving residents of Jewell, Stanhope, Stratford and surrounding rural areas. The program is designed to support neighbors experiencing a variety of circumstances, including recovery from illness or surgery, mobility challenges, temporary hardships, caregiving ...