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Kendall Young Library announces their October adult programs

Local News September 28, 2026

Kendall Young Library will be having Adult Programs throughout the month of October as follows: Special Adult Programs Historic Stroll Along Willson Avenue – Patrons of all ages are invited to a Historic Stroll Along Willson Avenue on Saturday, October 3, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Jane Young House. This stroll will explore the history and architecture of one of the first streets in Webster City. Valerie Rickert will be the local tour guide with her love and knowledge of local history. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Journey of the Forgotten: The Orphans of ...

Terms expiring for a variety of boards and commissions

Local News September 28, 2026

Each city in the county and Hamilton County not only have elected positions, but there are a number of boards and commissions which depend on citizen involvement. Appointments are made as needed, but often resignations occur off the cycle of normal term limits. The following is a partial list ...

Paschen, Peterman make their pitch to Democrats in Blairsburg

Local News September 28, 2026

About 25 people gathered at Blairsburg’s Opera House Saturday to raise money for Democrats in Iowa races this fall. Two candidates, Cynthia Paschen, running for the Iowa House in District 55, and Ryan Peterman, running for Iowa Secretary of State, each gave short speeches asking for voter support. Guitarist Chris Furman provided live music for the event. A buffet dinner was served for a free-will offering. Cynthia Paschen Paschen has previously run three times for the Iowa senate. This year, she’s a candidate for the Iowa House, instead. When we spoke to her at Blairsburg ...

G'day

Local News September 28, 2026

CORRECTION: The South Hamilton Homecoming court story on Friday gave the wrong names for the court. Those who were honored as part of the South Hamilton Homecoming Court were Rosemary Chamness, Aliya Erickson, Cici Herrick, Tessa Skartvedt, Kaden Dean, Jackson Olmstead, Ryan Oskvig and Justin Simmons. Fall Festival at Faith The annual fall festival will be held Saturday Oct. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. they will be serving warm caramel rolls and apple dumplings. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a beef burger lunch. The Faith United Methodist ...

Large crowd attend Whiskers and Wine fundraiser Saturday

Local News September 28, 2026

Andy Anderson in foreground, and Mike Leeds in background entertained over 160 people who attended the Whiskers and Wine fundraiser on Saturday. The duo engaged the audience with a comedy pairing between the two, performing songs at request, and providing humor all throughout the evening. The Whiskers and Wine fundraiser is the largest event of the year for The Cat Hut and Hamilton County AdvoCATes. Submitted photo

Turning back the pages of time

Local News September 27, 2026

1926 Legion posts of county hold meet The first meeting of the county organization of American Legion posts was held last night at Jewell with all represented with the exception of the Williams post. The posts represented at the meetings were Stratford, Ellsworth, Stanhope and Webster City. 1956 Yungclas to be co-chairman of Centennial Wm. H. (Bill) Yungclas, Sr. has accepted the appointment as co-chairman for the Webster City Centennial committee, it was announced today by Chamber of Commerce officials. Two years ago the chamber appointed Walt Aman and Glenn Long as ...