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Women’s Club meets Monday The next meeting of the Webster City Woman’s Club will be Monday, November 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jane Young House. This meeting will observe a Memorial Service for members who have passed this year. The program will be presented by Sharon Cline on the “Benefactors of Fuller Hall”. The greeter will be Ramona Zahn and refreshments will be served by An’Nyce Hoff, Joyce Harms, Kandy Martin and Betty Weber-Maxted Community blood drive is next week The Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled for November 12, from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the ...

Auditor keeps the lines moving before and after the election

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It was another long day for Hamilton County Auditor, Kim Schaa Tuesday, who was on the job early, and still there at 10 p.m. Before the day ended, a total of 2498 absentee ballots and early voters were processed, in addition to the votes that were cast at the precincts. A final total of 5,971 ballots were received, nearly 62% of registered voters. By all accounts, she said the election day went well. “We just had a couple of minor issues that were pretty easy to work out,” she said. “It’s one of the biggest midterm elections I’ve ever seen.” Schaa said the reason one ...

Yes votes lead for Iowa constitutional amendment limiting income tax increases

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Iowa lawmakers are likely to need a supermajority vote to increase personal and corporate income taxes after approval for a proposed constitutional amendment took the lead Tuesday night. Amendment 1 had received 56% yes votes to 44% no votes with with all 99 counties reporting Wednesday morning, according to the Iowa Secretary of State’s website. The amendment would require a two-thirds majority of both the Iowa House and Senate to increase personal or corporate income taxes. Supporters, mostly Republicans, said imposing the restriction in the state constitution would preserve ...

Community invited to Open House at Van Diest Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions

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Community members are invited to join the Van Diest Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions program for an open house at 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The open house coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the Senior Life Solutions program at Van Diest Medical Center. Jean Statz, BSN RN PMH-BC, Program Director of Senior Life Solutions, said, “This event is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about our program to come see our space, learn more about the services we provide and meet our dedicated ...

“The Roommate” opens tonight

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The Webster City Community Theatre performance of “The Roommate” opens tonight on their stage at 1001 Willson Avenue. Above, left, Leah Mason, as Sharon and Amelia Oliver as Robyn, discuss over coffee the challenges they face as roommates with very different ideas. The show begins at 7 p.m. tonight and Friday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. With only four performances of the Webster City Community Theatre’s production of “The Roommate” , those planning to attend should get their tickets soon. Tickets for the production may be purchased online at ...

Unique art for a great cause

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FORT DODGE, IOWA – Looking for a Christmas gift that's guaranteed to get a laugh while supporting a great cause? The Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association (FDFAA) is bringing back its annual Poorly Drawn Portrait Fundraiser, giving the community a chance to turn their favorite photographs into one-of-a-kind works of questionable art! For a $25 donation, participants can submit a photograph of a person, pet, family, or just about anything they can dream up and receive their very own Poorly Drawn Portrait as a digital download. The catch? You never know who will draw your picture! You ...