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Today is final day to pay property taxes without penalty Today is the final day for property owners to pay their taxes before a penalty is applied to their tax bill. Checks can be dropped off at the Hamilton County Courthouse at 2300 Superior St., or dropped in the drop box at the corner of the building. The penalty for late payment is 1.5% per month on the total unpaid bill. SALT meeting is Thursday The October Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) will be held Thursday at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s department in their muliti-purpose room. This begins at 9 a.m. at ...

American Cancer Society gets assist from Lynx Volleyball

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Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Lynx Volleyball Program has participated in many "Pink Out" games in previous seasons, but this year the girls really packed a punch. With special game shirts for grades 9-12 Lynx volleyball players and coaches, Groves & Chizek Law ...

General election is November 3: Do you know who is running?

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The general election this fall is on November 3, and there are a lot of important races that are on the ballot. Deadlines for filing to run for any of the positions were much earlier this year. The list of local offices that are unfilled with any candidates are a bit concerning, with most of the Township Trustees positions vacant. At the end of the list is a constitutional amendment that needs scrutiny and understanding. We hope everyone will pay attention and be prepared to vote on November 3. UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for one) Josh Turek - Democratic Ashley Hinson - ...

Legacy Learning -Boone River Valley announces three new workshops in October

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If the creative bug hasn’t hit you yet, just travel down to Seneca St. and drop in at the Legacy Learning-BRV for a bit of inspiration, and a chance to participate in three different workshops in October. Coffee and Create is held each morning, so it’s a perfect chance to drop in and find out what is happening during those events. The first workshop creates a needle felt wall hanging. The cost is $45, and will be held on Thursday Oct. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. During the workshop, participants will tame some wool with the art of needle felting from weaver Marilyn Andersenj and learn ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

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1936 Webster City taxes will be higher next year Webster City taxpayers will be called upon next year to pay a larger amount than this year, according to the tax levies announced today by L.L. Doolittle, county auditor. This was somewhat offset by the announcement that the county levy will be slightly lower. The city levy, just completed and which will be payable during 1937 will be 2.581 mils higher than the amount being collected this year. It will be remembered that today is the last for taxpayers to remit their second installments at the office of County Treasurer, ...

Congregate meals for final day of September and October 1

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Congregate meals are open to any senior adults over the age of 60 years. Reservations are needed by calling 515-832-6161 to reserve a meal to eat in with others, or to pick up and eat at home. The cost of an individual meal is between $7 to $10, but are also reduced to what an individual can afford. The meals are served out of the north side of the RSVP building, located at 749 Second St. The entrance is to the west. When picking up meals, please arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Inside dining begins at noon. The Webster City Congregate meal menu for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 are ...