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1936 Mrs. Percy Neese has not seen her mother for last 32 years; to be reunited A mother who refused to believe her daughter had died, and the daughter who had been led to believe for 32 years that her mother was dead are planning to see each other some time next month. The mother is Mrs. A.O. Wells, of Colorado, Alaska and the daughter is Mrs. Percy Neese who lives in the Saratoga community south of Webster City. Mrs. Neese learned of her mothers whereabouts recently from an uncle living in Oklahoma and immediately wrote to her in Alaska asking Mrs. Wells to come to Iowa for a ...

Fire department puts out fire in Shed on Parkview Drive

The Webster City Fire Department was called to a small shed where a fire was in progress. The department was notified at 7:49 p,m., and Engine 33 arrived within two minutes. Upon arrival, it was confirmed that the backyard shed was on fire, and the firefighters proceeded to work to put out the fire. The fire fighters “stretched a line,” bringing a hose from the fire engine to the fire, and extinguished the fire. Firefighters then investigated the shed to assure the fire would not be rekindled. The fire was found to be an accident. No one was hurt or injured during the incident.

Webster City Ministerial Association to hold Thanksgiving Service

The Webster City Ministerial Association is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 8. This will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church located at 1229 Kathy Lane in Webster City. This will begin at 5 p.m. All are welcome to gather as a community of friends and neighbors to celebrate this month of gratitude for the goodness surrounding us. As the entire community of churches, civic and service groups, businesses, neighbors and friends take time to celebrate gratitude in the month of November, the Webster City Ministerial Association wants to kick it off with ...

Know your merchants puzzler - Day #4

There are only two more days of the merchant puzzler, with today's issue and Thursday's newspaper the final issues with Webster City businesses featured as part of our puzzle. Starting with last Friday's newspaper and the publication Our Hometown that was inserted, readers can be part of a scavenger hunt style puzzle that begins now and concludes at the end of Ladies Night Out on Thursday. We have included photos of business owners and employees who are participating with the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce, Ladies Night Out event, that are not identified with a cutline. ...

Middle School Choir fall concert is Thursday

The Webster City Middle School Choir will hold their fall concert Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Prem Sahai Auditorium at the Webster City High School. This is located at 1001 Lynx Avenue in Webster City. The students and teachers invite families, friends and community members to attend the first concert of the year. “Reign, Rhythm & Rhapsody,” is the theme of the musical performan performed by the 6th, 7th and 8th grade choirs. The music performed will range from music of Queen and the King of Rock ’n’ Roll to the King of Pop, Prince and beloved Disney princesses. The ...

Rotarians serve over 1200 meals at annual turkey dinner

The Annual Rotarian Turkey dinner was held Sunday at the Briggs Woods Conference Center. According to Rotarian Mark Dohms, 1235 meals were served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 33 Rotarians and three additional volunteers help serve the meal to drive-up customers. The food was prepared by Central Catering from Haywarden, Iowa. They have been the supplier of the turkey, dressing and gravy for years, and were able to provide all the food this year. All the proceeds from the turkey dinner are used for local service and charitable projects. “We have an ongoing five year commitment ...