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Ladies Night Out Puzzler

Local News October 16, 2026

Starting with this week's publication Our Hometown, and continuing until Thursday, Oct. 22, there will be 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 in a cutline. This is on purpose. This is an opportunity for our shoppers to learn about the many different businesses which are participating with Ladies Night Out, and the people who take care of the business. The people in the photo can be an owner, a part-time employee, or a manager. We want you to learn who they ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Local News October 16, 2026

1926 Local Boy, Harold Stromgren awarded first in Kiwanis Club Corn Contest Harold Stromgren of Webster City was declared the winner of first prize in the single ear corn contest sponsored by the Webster City Kiwanis club for boys and girls of Hamilton County under 16 years of age. The other winners are as follows: Second prize - Robert Huddlestun, Webster City; Third prize - Arnold Schipall, Webster City; Fourth Prize - Richard Huddlestun, Webster City; Fifth prize - Everett McConnell, Webster City; Sixth prize - Arlys Peterson, Jewell; Seventh prize - Frank Sterns, Webster City; ...

Fire Department open house makes both two legged and four legged friends

Local News October 16, 2026

The Open house Tuesday drew both young and old, and educating was the primary goal as we celebrate Fire Prevention month.

Early voting now in progress at Hamilton County Courthouse

Local News October 15, 2026

It’s time for another election, says Hamilton County auditor Kim Schaa. The auditors office mailed out ballots Wednesday, and early voting began the same day. Schaa said that all early voters need to fill out a form that is located at a table when they first arrive at the courthouse, then bring it to the auditors window. “I think we had 122 vote yesterday at the window,” she said. Schaa said everyone needs to have their photo i.d. With them, with the correct address. “I don’t think we haven’t had anybody come in without identification. If the address is not on the ...

G'day

Local News October 15, 2026

Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treating at 2 p.m. Saturday A calm, inclusive Halloween experience designed for children with sensory needs and disabilities will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Briggs Woods Campground. This sensory friendly event is coordinated to assist families who want to enjoy the Halloween experience, but have special issues. For questions, contact the Hamilton County Conservation Office at 515-832-9570 or visit www.MyCountyParks.com. Trick or Treat from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brigg Woods Saturday The Briggs Woods Park Halloween Event is Saturday at the ...

Brewer Creek Trail has a story to tell

Local News October 15, 2026

The newest addition to the Brewer Creek Trail is a StoryWalk, a new service of the Kendall Young Library What is a Story Walk? It’s a simple idea based on three irrefutable facts: we could all benefit from reading more books; most of us don’t get enough physical exercise and who ...