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"The Miracle Worker" to be performed on WCHS stage next week

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In 1962, the story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan was one of the first biographical films which helped the hearing world understand the complex issues that the loss of hearing has on developing relationships, education and socialization. Students of the Webster City Community Schools who will be bringing this story to life are Audry Buie as Helen Keller, Abby Heckert as Annie Sullivan, 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 ...

Whiskers and Wine fundraiser declared “very successful”

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Sunshine Duffy, Development Director for The Cat Hut, the storefront shelter of Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes in Webster City, called the organization’s fourth annual Wine and Whiskers fundraiser, “very successful.” This year’s event, on September 26 at Briggs Woods Conference ...

Demolition of four downtown buildings to start immediately

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Last night, the City Council of Webster City voted unanimously to spend $574,000 to demolish four brick buildings downtown. Council has debated the fate of the buildings since late 2024, when it acquired the former Coulter’s paint and drapery store at 547 Second St. The building next door, 545 Second, once Kelly’s Bar & Grill, was acquired by the city this summer, as were two buildings owned by Chris McNeil at 518 & 520 Second. The demolition contract was awarded to Capital Demolition & Environmental Services LLC of Des Moines, and includes asbestos abatement, which alone ...

G'day

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Polls open at 7 a.m. today; close at 8 p.m. Don’t forget to cast your vote today! Webster City residents will be voting at the Ed Prince Building. Residents in other areas in the county will vote according to their townships. See page 3 for more details. City-wide leaf pick up on November 19 The Annual City Wide Leaf Pick Up will be held on Thursday, November 19 beginning at 7 a.m. Residents are reminded to have their leaves in plastic bags and on the curb by 7 a.m. The bags need to be tied. Please do not place sticks or any other type of yard waste or rubbish in the bags. ...

Voting locations for Hamilton County

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It’s election day, and today, the polls open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. All polling locations will open on November 3 at 7 a.m., and be open until 8 p.m. The voting precincts are as follows: Precinct 1, 2 and 3 for the City of Webster City: polling at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in the Ed Prince building, 1200 Bluff St. Enter from the west door. Precinct 4 for the City of Kamrar, Cass Township, Freedom Township, Fremont Township and Independence Township: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1005 Beach St., Webster City, west entrance. Precinct 5 for the City of ...

Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley announces two workshops

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Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley has scheduled two different off-site workshops for November. The Wreath Master class for beginners will be held on Saturday, November 14, This workshop, sponsored by Legacy Learning-BRV will create a door wreath during the time period of 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be held at Interior Spaces, located at 631 Second St. All materials are included for a fee of $65. The “Quilt As You Go” table runner workshop will be held Sunday, November 15 at the Rock River Retreat. This workshop ,sponsored by Legacy Learning will be held from 1 to 5 ...