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Turning Back the pages of Time

Local News September 1, 2026

1926 Students respond to old school bell The old school bell which for many years was the signal that school was about to start and whose “ding-donging” could be heard in all parts of the city in the early days, again pealed forth the announcement this morning from its commanding position in the tower between central building an court house that the school year of 1926-1927 was under way. The junior college, senior and junior high school students assembled in the auditorium of the Central building shortly after 9 o’clock this morning for the opening exercises. Brief ...

Clear Lake program for 9/11 25th Anniversary Remembering 9/11

Iowa News September 1, 2026

CLEAR LAKE, IOWA - Clear Lake Fire Department will hold a 9/11 service to remember the fallen from the 9/11/2001 at 6:00 p.m. at the Clear Lake Fire Station, 711 2nd Ave N, Clear Lake, Iowa. This year’s event will include a dedication of a bronzed fire fighter statue at the memorial at the Clear Lake Fire Station. This year’s event will include Speaker Chief Richard Picciotto a FDNY Chief and Highest-Ranking Firefighter to Survive the World Trade Center Collapse. Chief Richard Picciotto delivers a gripping, firsthand account of the day that altered history, underscoring the ...

It's a sculpture, it's flowers....no it's a bike rack

Local News September 1, 2026

The bike rack of metallic flowers located on Willson Avenue has finally been discovered and used the way it was originally intended. The rack, designed by Tim Adams, is located just off 2nd street on Willson Avenue. It was a joint project between the City of Webster City, Arts R Alive and the ...

September programs for adults announced by Kendall Young Library.

Local News September 1, 2026

The following adult programs will be offered by the Kendall Young Library in the month of September. Flower Arranging with Tyler Burton – Monday, August 31, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. we will be exploring the art of flower arranging! Tyler Burton from Peacock House Flowers will be sharing some tips and tricks to a beautiful arrangement. This is a free event and no sign-up is required. Adult BINGO – Join us to test your luck with Adult BINGO at Kendall Young Library. Patrons can win small snacks and prizes on Tuesday, September 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. This traditional bingo game is free and ...

Turning back the pages of time

Local News August 31, 2026

1926 Teachers for county ready Teachers of the township and rural independent school districts are ready for the school year of 1926-27 and classes will be in session in all localities next Monday. Some of the instructors have already started their schools in order to allow vacation periods during the corn picking season and spring. E.F. Snow, county superintendent of schools, held conferences with all the teachers last week with meetings at Ellsworth, Williams, Stratford and Webster City. The teachers received their instructions for the year and were advised on various matters of ...

Krystal Schnabel receives national communications award

Local News August 31, 2026

Hamilton County 4-H Youth Development staff member Krystal Schnabel has been recognized with a prestigious national award from the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP). She was selected as the National Winner in the Promotional Piece - Individual category, honoring excellence in communications and outreach efforts that help connect youth and families with 4-H Schnabel is the K-12 educator and is in charge of Clover kids. She works with the youth on other special programs throughout Hamilton County. Opportunities NAE4-HYDP is the ...