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Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand emphasizes need for Iowa government to work together

Iowa News November 8, 2026

Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand, emphasized Friday that his priorities, and those of Iowa lawmakers, will need to be the product of collaboration now that Republicans’ trifecta majority has been divided. “We don’t elect a dictator, right? We don’t elect a king or a queen,” Sand said during the taping of “Iowa Press” on Iowa PBS. “We elect a governor, and what that governor does is dependent in part on what the Legislature does.” Sand, a Democrat who is currently serving as Iowa state auditor, won against Republican candidate Zach Lahn in the Tuesday election. While ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Local News November 6, 2026

1926 Once fashionable coaches are ‘out’ Today marks the passing of horse drawn carriages in this city, that is as far as they will be of general use to the public. Assembled in the 700 block on Second street is a group of cabs, belonging to the John C. Smith estate. Since the carriages were placed in the streets late yesterday afternoon, an interested group of spectators have examined them. Of chief interest is a cab, little used, that was purchased just at the time that the automobile came into general use. The original cost is said to have been $800. Today it’s only value ...

Gratitude and best wishes

Local News November 6, 2026

Throughout November the Webster City Ministerial Association offers reminders about gratitude. Do you have children in your life? Children of all ages are a gift – they see the world differently than adults, and often express joy and energy and hope in ways that brighten the world around them. When you are around children, take a moment to be thankful for the delight they bring. Join us Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church where this season of Thanksgiving is shared with all in the community.

WCHS Fall play to be "The Miracle Worker"

Local News November 6, 2026

The Webster City High School will present “The Miracle Worker” as their fall play starting on November 13 through 15. Students of the Webster City Community Schools who will be bringing this story to life are , Bryce Hrnicek as Captain Keller, Ellie Pruismann as Katie Keller and Blake Arjes as James Keller. Additional cast members include Harper Taylor as Aunt Ev, Greyson Heckert as both Anagnos/Doctor, Perla Andrade-Murillo as Viney, LeAnn Martin as Martha, Paxton Allen as both Percy and the boy’s voice, and the trio of Isabella Romp, Charly Christensen and Skyla Martin ...

Saturday art event to feature 'Prairie Folk' art

Local News November 6, 2026

The 'Prairie Folk' art exhibit will be the latest project as part of the Spark Webster City program, and will be open for viewing on Saturday between 2 and 4 p.m. Spark Webster City (Spark WC) is continuing its series of pop-up public art events and performances, with its next event on Saturday. The pop-up events, ranging from live music, to fine art, and all that’s in between, are about combining efforts with the artistic side of everyone in Webster City. Spark WC is an IEDA grant-backed initiative asking the questions: “What kind of art do you want to see?” and “What are your ...

Veterans Day events planned in Webster City

Local News November 6, 2026

Veterans from American Legion Post 191 will speak to 8th-grade students at the Middle School from about 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. about their military experiences. The American Legion members have gone into the schools to connect with students for a number of years. The Community Veterans Day program will be held at the Webster City Middle School in the multi-purpose room. This program will begin at 10:45 a.m. Community members, parents and other interested individuals are invited to attend. Please arrive about 10:30 to insure there is enough time to get to the gym and be ...