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City council votes on three downtown revitalization projects tonight

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At its second meeting of September, the City Council of Webster City will vote on downtown projects it has discussed over the last year. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of the Webster City City Hall. This is located at 400 Second St. Thaw projects include roof and wall repairs to 707 Second St., known as the Lotus Building, and purchase of 518 and 520 Second St., both owned by Chris McNeil. Staff will also ask the council to budget funds to demolish four buildings downtown; the two McNeil buildings, as well as 547 Second St., the former Coulter’s Drapery Shop, ...

Two churches provide bargains during sales today and Saturday

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It’s a bargain shoppers dream. Two enormous thrift sales at bargain basement prices, both being held at the same time in the same town. What could be better? The two churches both have clothing and shoes for all ages, from toddlers to adults, in nearly every size. Faith United ...

Lincoln High School graduates hold 68th reunion

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The graduates of the Webster City schools from the Lincoln High School class of 1958 met on August 27 for their 68th class reunion. Those attending include, front row: Sherryl Asklund Rairdin, Marlene Wearda Jackson, Shirley Rinehimer Juon and Nancy Holkan Pilcher. In the second row, from left to right are Lois Hicks Rodwell, Paul Fugate, Sandy Wiggins Short, Wayne Johnson, Carol Wagner Wells, Sally Ladd Wilson and Ann McMurray Balderson. During the day, the class toured The Elks, the Jane Young House and Fuller Hall. Another reunion is being planned for June 2027.

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Whiskers and Wine deadline is today Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the Whiskers and Wine Comedy night which will be held next Saturday. The event will be held at the Briggs Woods Conference Center, located at 2501 Briggs Woods Trail in Webster City. Entertainment will be provided by the comedy duo of Mike Leeds and Andy Anderson, with their Dueling Piano performance. The cost of tickets are $50 each or $350 for a table of 8.Tickets can be purchased at The Cat Hut, located at 1008 Second St. Civil War presentation Saturday The Mulberry Center Church will host the ...

Hamilton County 'Food for Neighbors' challenge announced

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EHCF renames and expands annual food challenge to support food access across Hamilton County Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is expanding its annual food assistance challenge this October and giving the effort a new name to reflect its broader purpose. Previously known as the “Food Pantry Challenge”, the campaign will now be called the Hamilton County Food for Neighbors Challenge. The change expands the challenge beyond traditional food pantries to include additional ways Hamilton County residents access food, including Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals and the developing ...