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Hamilton County Fair Dog Obedience competition results released

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The results of the Dog Obedience competition held during the Hamilton County Fair have been released by the Hamilton County Extension office. The results are as follows: Beginners Novice A Banner Sponsor: Paul & Sue Johnson Champion: Lahna Shelton Purple Ribbons: Lahna Shelton, Cooper Chamness, Wade Mathes Blue Ribbons: Braxton Brueggeman Beginners Novice B (Dog 1st Yr.) Banner Sponsor: Paul & Sue Johnson Champion: Rosemary Chamness Purple Ribbons: Rosemary Chamness, Jillian Sparks, Emma Thompson Blue Ribbons: Charly Christensen, Delaney Paulson, Jillian Sparks ...

Teachers highlight High School issues amid renovation talks

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We asked three teachers for their thoughts Editors Note: This is the first of a series of articles concerning the Webster City High School project; considering what is needed and how the building has functioned for the students, teachers and staff. Part One – LuAnn Garvey, classroom teacher By Robert E. Oliver A lot of good people are working on ideas for improving Webster City High School if voters agree in a referendum scheduled for September 8. An advisory committee of educators, school district and city board and staff members, parents and citizens held its fourth planning ...

The Villisca Axe Murders: Iowa’s enduring mystery

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Dr. Edgar Epperly of Decorah will be presenting the story of the Villisca Axe murders at the Mulberry Center Church on Saturday. The Mulberry Center church is in the Wilson Brewer Park complex, located at 220 Ohio St. in Webster City. Epperly spent over 60 years interviewing ...

House slated for demolition

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(photo by Robert E. Oliver) The home at 1111 Third Street, Webster City, most recently owned by Justin Culver, has not had utilities provided for over six months, and is abandoned. It was recently acquired by the city and will be demolished at taxpayer expense before the end of the year.

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Correction Deer tags go on sale on August 15 The deer tags sold in Hamilton County go on sale at midnight on August 15. There are 100 licenses available for Hamilton County, not just at the courthouse. These are specific to how many antlerless tags can be sold for Hamilton County but those can be sold by anyone in any county that is a DNR Hunting and Fishing vendor. There are no limits on the actual antlered deer tags. Licenses can also be purchased for all other counties and they each have their own quota of varying numbers. Wilson Brewer Park Foundation meets tonight The ...

Classic Car Night rolls into downtown Webster City for Market Nights

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Shine up those wheels and get ready to cruise downtown because Webster City Market Nights will celebrate Classic Car Night tonight from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in downtown Webster City. Classic Car Night, sponsored by Karl Chevrolet, is always a favorite evening of the Market Nights season, bringing classic cars, trucks, hot rods, and unique vehicles to Second Street for the community to enjoy. Classic car participants may enter downtown from 4 to 5 p.m. at the intersection of Prospect and Second Street. Car show awards will be presented at approximately 7:20 p.m. in front of the ...