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Friends of the Kendall Young Library invites community to "A Novel Evening" Fundraiser

Local News July 13, 2026

The Friends of the Kendall Young Library invites the community to “A Novel Evening”, an elegant dinner and entertainment fundraiser benefiting the Kendall Young Library Children's and Families Department, on Saturday, July 18. The Kendall Young Library is loathed at 1201 Willson Ave. in Webster City. The evening begins with a free public author reading at 5:30 p.m. featuring local Iowa author Darcy Dougherty Maulsby, who will share an excerpt from one of her works and discuss the inspiration behind her writing. Community members are welcome to attend this special presentation ...

Iowa confirms first case of measles in 2026

Iowa News July 12, 2026

A nurse gives an MMR vaccine at the Utah County Health Department on April 29, 2019, in Provo, Utah. The vaccine is 97% effective against measles when two doses are administered. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that a vaccinated Iowa adult has contracted the measles virus. The confirmation marks the first case of measles in Iowa in 2026 after nine were reported in 2025. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes and a ...

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Iowa News July 10, 2026

Wilson Brewer Park Depot open today and Saturday The Depot museum will be open Friday and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum is located within the Wilson Brewer Park, located at 220 Ohio St. Donations are welcome and encouraged. Stanhope Watermelon Days next weekend The Stanhope Watermelon Day weekend begins on July 17 and continues through the 18th. Throughout the weekend events, there will be a multitude of events including the annual parade, block party on Friday night, annual parade on Saturday and a car and tractor show. “Lessons of the Holocaust” program July ...

Iowa will host ‘America’s Harvest Festival’ in October as part of America250 celebrations

Iowa News July 10, 2026

Iowa will host “America’s Harvest Festival” at the Iowa Capitol grounds Oct. 24 as part of national celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, Gov. Kim Reynolds, state officials and sponsors announced Wednesday. “It’s been four days since the Fourth of July, and while the parades, picnics, and fireworks are over here in Iowa, the best is yet to come,” Reynolds said as she signed a proclamation announcing the event on the steps of the Iowa Capitol. Reynolds said the event would be a highlight of Iowa’s celebrations for the 250th ...

A Busy Summer at Wilson Brewer Park

Local News July 10, 2026

Several improvements at Wilson Brewer Park, some in the works for two years, are being completed this summer. These include a new roof for the Illinois Central Depot, landscaping at Mulberry Center Church, historic exhibits in the First Hamilton County Courthouse, and permanent installation of a historic stone sign from the Second Hamilton County Courthouse. The depot exterior was painted last summer. This year has seen installation of new underlayment, a waterproof barrier, and shingles on the roof of the 1906 structure which houses the majority of historic artifacts in the park’s ...

WCCT Summer Youth Theatre camp registrations due soon

Local News July 10, 2026

Do you know a child that would enjoy learning more about theatre ? Three professional teaching artists from Footliters Traveling Playhouse in Coralville will again lead campers as they audition for, rehearse, and perform the original musical, "The Great Zoo Escape." The performance will take place August 7 at 6:30 p.m. Camp will be held daily from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm August 3-7 at Webster City Community Theatre, 1001 Willson Avenue. The non-refundable registration fee is $45. Register online at wccommtheatre.ludus.com. The deadline is July 20. Registration is limited to 40 ...