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WCCT’s production of “The Roommate” opens Thursday

Local News November 2, 2026

The Webster City Community Theatre will open “The Roommate” on Thursday for a one week run of the play. Anne Blankenship is the director for the two-woman show, and has cast Leah Mason as Sharon and Amelia Oliver as Robyn. The dynamics of this production brings a hypothetical dilemma to the stage: What will happen when two women with very different backgrounds become roommates? Audiences will find out during the witty, surprising and thought-provoking comedy by acclaimed playwright Jen Silverman, Nov. 5–8. Tickets for the production may be purchased online at ...

It’s time to vote in the General Election

Local News November 1, 2026

Today is the last day to cast an early ballot for the Mid-term Election at the Hamilton County Courthouse. Voting can occur during the regular business hours of the courthouse from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday. There is no voting at the courthouse on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the General Election polls will be open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. All voting on Tuesday must occur at the assigned voting precinct, which is determined by the physical address on voter registration materials. Everyone must have a photo i.d. with them, with the current physical address on the ...

G'day

Local News October 30, 2026

Jam session tonight at Opera House The Blairsburg Opera House Jam session will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 30th at the opera house. Musicians, dancers and listeners are invited to attend. Community Thanksgiving Service to be Nov. 8 Fall Festival at St. Mary’s Church in Williams is Sunday The Fall Festival at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be held November 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. St Mary Catholic Church is located at 404 4th St. in Williams. The drive-through meal consists of Chicken and Noodles (homemade), meat loaf, real mashed potatoes, home ...

South Hamilton Musicians selected for All State Band

Local News October 30, 2026

The South Hamilton Community Schools auditioned over 20 students for the All State Chorus and Band last weekend. Two students were selected for the All State Band, Winny Herrick on clarinet and Samantha Tilley on french horn. Both were accepted for the second time to the All State Band. Herrick is a sophomore while Tilley is in her senior year. Others who auditioned included six vocalists and fourteen other instrumentalists. Two received recalls: Joshua Bare on tuba and Val Harlan as a vocalist. Those who auditioned for the 2026 All State Choir from South Hamilton included ...

Iowa Works moves to new location in Fort Dodge

Local News October 30, 2026

Iowa Works, the state agency charged with connecting workers with employers, has a new home in downtown Fort Dodge. The new location in the former Wakhonsa School, 330 First Ave. N., was celebrated with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning conducted by the Ambassadors of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. “This space allows us to better serve our community,” said Faith Miller, regional manager of Iowa Works. “We are here to help the community find employment,” she said. But Miller added that in addition to helping individuals find jobs, Iowa Works helps employers find ...

Working their fingers to the bone

Local News October 30, 2026

Freeman Journal photo by Kolleen Taylor The Hamilton County Conservation office was hard at work this past week, but things got a bit out of control, as the staff decided to take a break and put their hardest working employee in charge for awhile. Happy Halloween to all!