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1951 Condemn Jewell phone service Resolutions condemning equipment used and service given by the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., in Jewell were passed by the Jewell Commercial club at a recent meeting of the organization. The resolutions, presented by Mayor G.O. Blake, stated that while the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., is contemplating raising the telephone rates, the service in Jewell is extremely poor due to the obsolete and broken down equipment. The Commercial club also condemned the raise as being “unnecessary and inequitable” in relation to the service received. ...

Jewell swimming pool project receives $675,000 CAT grant

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After nearly 4 years of fundraising by the people of Jewell and surrounding communities, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) notified the city of Jewell Friday that they were approved for a $675,000 Community Attraction & Tourism (CAT) grant. “It started with a group of 4 or 5 people,” said Rick Young, “I was a naysayer in the beginning, wondering ‘how are we going to raise 2.6 million dollars for this.’” But because of a strong core of people who persisted, including his wife, he changed his mind. “It’s like the story of Stone Soup, it started with ...

Outsider farm owners are an issue in the governor’s race. Here’s what experts say

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As agricultural land prices have increased drastically over the past two decades and young, want-to-be farmers have an increasingly difficult time starting their operations, politicians nationally, and here in Iowa, have questioned if corporate or foreign interests are to blame. Iowa gubernatorial candidates Zach Lahn and Rob Sand both have said corporate or out-of-state ownership of Iowa farmland is a problem and have suggested policies that would tax Iowans at lower rates than out-of-state or investor landowners. But ag land researchers say that much of the rise in formalized farm ...

Congregate meals for week of September 21 - 24

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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 September 21 are ...

First Doodle Bug ride to Kamrar held Friday

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Even though rain was forecast each day of the 40th Annual Doodlebug reunion, the organizers of the reunion deemed it a great success. “We were able to get every scheduled ride in, despite the rain forecast,” said Gerald Huisman, club president. Nearly 80 people attended the events which began officially on Wednesday, and wrapped up with a banquet on Saturday night. Members of the Doodle Bug Club were sighted all throughout Webster City last week. Rides along the Boone River trail and to the airport are part of the annual tradition. On Friday, the Doodle Bug Reunion ...

City council votes on three downtown revitalization projects tonight

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At its second meeting of September, the City Council of Webster City will vote on downtown projects it has discussed over the last year. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of the Webster City City Hall. This is located at 400 Second St. Thaw projects include roof and wall repairs to 707 Second St., known as the Lotus Building, and purchase of 518 and 520 Second St., both owned by Chris McNeil. Staff will also ask the council to budget funds to demolish four buildings downtown; the two McNeil buildings, as well as 547 Second St., the former Coulter’s Drapery Shop, ...