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Lots of workshops in the month of October

Local News October 5, 2026

Heritage Hunters to host Genealogy Workshop Oct. 10 The Hamilton Heritage Hunters Genealogical Society will hold a genealogy workshop on Saturday, Oct. 10. This will be held at the Jane Young House, starting at 9 a.m. for registration. The Jane Young House is located at 629 Elm St., in Webster City. The final session should end by 3 p.m. Session topics will include WikiTree 101 by Shaun Boyle and Dating Your Photos in the Modern World by Dennis Allen. There is no charge for the workshop. Daily Creative outlets at Legacy Learning-BRV: 3 workshops in October Coffee and Create is ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Local News October 5, 2026

1926 Prof. Coville of Ames talks on Forest situation at Nature Study Division Prof. Perkins Coville, of the forestry department at Iowa State college, Ames, spoke interestingly on the “Forestry Situation in the United States” last evening at the first meeting of the Nature Study department of the Women’s club. Preceding his talk, Mrs. Coville, accompanied at the piano by Miss Rosalind Cook, sang three delightful numbers. Her group included an arrangement of Handel's "Largo” sung in Italian; “Now sleeps the Crimson Petal,” and Joyce Kilmers “Trees.” Prof. Coville told ...

Classic cars cruise in

Local News October 5, 2026

Gary Munsterman, of Afton, had found a spot along the road Sunday morning in Dolliver Memorial State Park to park his 1971 Ford Torino to watch the “cruise” part of the 43rd Annual Cruise to the Woods Car Show on its way to the Lizard Creek Ranch west of Fort Dodge for the “show” part. The early morning sun shining on his car proved a harsh inspector of his windshield. “I didn’t think it was that dirty,” Munsterman said. The car has 51,000 original miles on the odometer, he said. The deep blue paint sparkles. “It’s been painted,” he said. “It was ...

Commercial pesticide applicators classes to be held here Oct. 21

Local News October 5, 2026

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Hamilton County office, located in Webster City will host a Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is available across Iowa at various ISU sites. The local training site is 311 Bank St Webster City. Preregistration may be required; walk-ins may not guarantee admission. This course starts at 9:00 a.m. Program run times may vary based on topics ...

G'day

Local News October 5, 2026

Today is Pajama Day at Webster City High School and Middle School Wear your comfy sleeping garments to help celebrate Homecoming Week today. There is a different theme each day for students, teachers and staff to enjoy. Don't be sleeping on the job at school....but it’s Pajama Day today. Blood Drive Thursday at VDMC The Webster City community blood drive is scheduled for Thursday from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. This will be held in the Van Diest Medical Center Clinic board room, located at 2350 Hospital Drive. Appointments are encouraged by calling 1-800-287-4903. Walk-ins are also ...

It’s Homecoming Week

Local News October 5, 2026

Homecoming. It's the week when alumni and students alike, reflect and embrace the excitement and thrill of this unique high school experience. It's when former graduates come back and help fill the stands, cheering on the current football team to make a mark on this significant day in a high school career. It’s the week when students and faculty alike pull out all the stops in showing off the Homecoming Spirit in Webster City. It’s a week long of fun, zany dress-up outfits and tons of fun as the Lynx football team gets ready to play against Sioux City Bishop Heelen Friday ...