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Merrill Family Foundation scholarships announced

Local News October 20, 2026

The George and Doris Merrill Family Foundation 5M Scholarship Fund administered through the Fort Dodge Community Foundation announces 30 scholarship awards to area students who are attending college during the 2026-2027 academic year. Students receiving new scholarship awards include: Araya Anderson, Ames; Luke Firsching, Webster City; Tatum Harms, Fort Dodge; Arynn Luppes, Blairsburg; Makinley Nore, Fort Dodge; Sylvia Otteros, Williams; Logan Reed, Badger; Olivia Richardson, Webster City; Avery Teague, Webster City. Students receiving renewal scholarship awards include: Tanner ...

Eagle Scout project brings new flag retirement box to Webster City

Local News October 20, 2026

Tanner Baldwin, a member of Family Troop 17, sponsored by American Legion Post 191 of Webster City, has completed an Eagle Scout project that will benefit the community for many years and make the process of disposing of damaged flags much easier. Tanner installed a flag retirement drop box ...

Webster City business puzzler Day #3

Local News October 20, 2026

The puzzle that takes watching each day of the newspaper continues today. Starting with last Friday's newspaper and Our Hometown, readers can be part of a scavenger hunt style puzzle will conclude at the end of Ladies Night Out on Thursday. We are including photos of business owners and employees who are participating with the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce, Ladies Night Out event, which is not identified with any explanation. This is on purpose. The Daily Freeman Journal will put a photo somewhere in the newspaper each day until Thursday without identifying the business or the ...

Webster City schools celebration National School lunch week

Local News October 19, 2026

This week, the Webster City Community School District celebrates National School Lunch Week. The theme, “Cafeteria Circus: Where Healthy Choices Take Center Stage,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom. The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children each day. WCCSD knows the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom. A 2021 Tufts University study shows children are getting their healthiest meals of the day at school, with ...

Airport project will give passengers more room

Local News October 19, 2026

After passengers flying out of Fort Dodge Regional Airport clear the security checkpoint, they must sit or stand in a relatively small area while they wait to board their plane. And there is no bathroom there. Anyone needing to use the bathroom has to go back into the main part of the ...

Register now for Fall Sip & Paint workshop next week

Local News October 19, 2026

The final workshop in October hosted by Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley will take place Oct. 29, with their Fall Sip & Paint event. At a cost of $30, and a limit of 10 participants, this event will focus on creating a craft using your pet as a one of a kind image. Bring a favorite photo of your dog, cat, or other beloved pet and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening creating your own 8″ x 10″ pet portrait on canvas. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance to help bring your pet’s personality to life. This event invites you to BYOB, and snacks to share. This workshop ...