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Heavy rainfall on saturated soil creates perfect storm

Local News October 1, 2026

The Hamilton County Engineer's office has had to close about a dozen roads around the county as a result of the rainfall yesterday. But County Engineer Ryan Weidemann feels the water will go down quickly. “We had 50 to 100 locations that had water over them last night,” said Weidemann, “If you do come across an area where the water is over the road, turn around and find another route.” Weidemann said that most of the areas that have been closed are in the southern part of the county where over four inches of rain was reported. “Most of these will go down fairly ...

City of Webster City boards and commissions have multiple openings

Local News October 1, 2026

Our local government is not just run by our elected officials, they also get support, guidance, and recommendations from various boards and commissions that are appointed each year. Getting appointed is not just about who you know, but it takes an application to the city. There are ...

Turning back the pages of time

Local News October 1, 2026

1926 Helen Desmond and Gertrude Wensel chosen for Glee Club Word has been received here that Miss Helen Desmond and Miss Gertrude Wensel have been chosen members of the Grinnell Girls' Glee Club. Miss Wensel studied vocal music at the college last year. This is the first year Miss Desmond has been at Grinnell. It is unusual for a girl to be chosen for membership the first year at the college. A reception was given last night for the new members and the club is planning to make a tour this spring. 1936 Strathmore herd of Aberdeen-Angus cattle will be sold Fred Hahne, manager of ...

G'Day

Local News October 1, 2026

It's a great day to build a float Congratulations to WCHS Homecoming Court The Webster City High School Homecoming Court has been named for next week’s Homecoming festivities. The queen candidates are Amanda Lahr, Hayden McCoy, Avery Poppen, Lovie Pruisman and Tristyn Wright. The king candidates are Grant Arends, Coyce Bertran, Luke Blake, Kaleb Hansen and Zach Lahr. Homecoming events include: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Boom Night, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 – Homecoming Parade – 2:30 p.m. Lynx vs. Sioux City Bishop Heelen football game – 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 – ...

Heritage Hunters to host Genealogy Workshop Oct. 10

Local News October 1, 2026

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,

Extra milk, extra hope

Local News October 1, 2026

Webster County now has its own breast milk collection depot, giving area mothers a convenient way to donate surplus breast milk to help medically vulnerable infants. Located at the Webster County Health Department, the new depot has already collected approximately 2,000 ounces of donated breast milk, eliminating the need for local donors to travel more than an hour to the nearest collection sites in Lake City or Clarion. The new depot came about thanks in part to UnityPoint Health nurse Morgan Border, who found herself with more breast milk than her baby needed and a freezer running ...