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Celebrating our Principals

The Daily Freeman Journal and the Webster Community Schools are spotlighting our school principals this week. Today through Wednesday, there will be a snapshot of the principals who assist and guide each of the schools in the Webster City Community School District. Sarah Nachazel Principal ...

Klaver, Paschen vie for Iowa House of Representatives seat

Election day is a week away, and there is one very important local race, which is the Iowa House District 55 seat. The race for the House of Representatives seat for District 55, sees Cynthia Paschen and Beau Klaver both seeking to fill the position which has been held by Shannon Latham. Latham, who began representing this district in 2021, announced her decision not to seek re-election in the spring. Republican Klaver ran a successful race in the June primary. Paschen was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. House District 55 includes all of Franklin and Hamilton counties, ...

Jerry Wells to celebrate 90th birthday

Jerry Wells will celebrate his 90th birthday on October 29, and his family would like to honor him with a card shower. Born in Britton, SD, Wells moved with his family in 1943 and graduated from Lincoln High School. He served in the Navy, and married Carol Wagner in 1959. He was the ...

Spookiest houses in Webster City

Driving around Webster City, it's apparent some go all out for Halloween Decor prior to Halloween. This home is located on First Street best viewed at night. We've been scouting for some of Webster City's most amazing efforts to add to the Halloween spirit. If you have a photo of a home you ...

G'day

Van Diest Medical Center board meets Tuesday The Van Dies Medical Center board will have two sessions on Tuesday, October 27. The first will be board education at 5:30 p.m. in the Clinic Board Room. At 6 p.m. the Regular monthly meeting will be held. On the agenda are the approval from a Unison Design Studio, approval of Master Facility plan construction, and approval of a construction manager at risk. Updates will be given by Lisa Ridge, CEO, on the hospital, pillar reports, on growth and community, information systems updates, and an update from MercyOne. Other items include ...

Paschen wants to fight for better Iowa

I graduated from Iowa State University in 1982 with a degree in Journalism. That same year I married John Paschen. We have two adult children who live in Chicago and Denver. I was a volunteer with Mary Greeley Hospice from 1998 to 2022. I have worked for Youth and Shelter Services, the Ames Public Library and the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. My work with hospice, caring for people at the end of their lives taught me compassion and the value of storytelling. Effective legislators are skilled at telling the stories of their district. Q 1. How will electing you ...