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Webster, Humboldt counties move forward with regional trail connection

Iowa News October 2, 2026

Webster and Humboldt counties are taking another step toward connecting two regional trail systems, a project officials say has been discussed for more than three decades. The Webster County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding with Humboldt County outlining design services, project responsibilities and cost sharing for a connection between the Prairie Rivers Trail system in Webster County and the Three Rivers Trail system in Humboldt County. The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved the same agreement Monday. “This will be a great ...

Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley announces October workshops

Local News October 2, 2026

Seneca Street is the place to be on Thursdays in October, as workshops and street parties take center stage. Starting on Thursday, Oct. 8, the first of the October workshops will be held. The first workshop will be to create a Needle Felt Wall Hanging, at a cost of $45. Marilyn Andersen will teach the workshop of needle felting and learn collage techniques from felt. The workshop begins at 1 p.m. and lasts until 4 p.m. Those taking the workshop will be in the perfect place to party with the Seneca Street gang, as the Block party kicks off at 5 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. The ...

WCCT announces cast for November production of The Roommate

Local News October 2, 2026

The Webster City Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of The Roommate, a sharp, funny and surprising two-woman play by Jen Silverman. Amelia Oliver will portray Robyn, a mysterious newcomer looking for a fresh start, while Leah Mason will take on the role of Sharon, a recently divorced Iowa woman whose quiet and predictable life is about to change dramatically. Performances are scheduled for November 5-8 at Webster City Community Theatre, 1001 Willson Ave., in Webster City. Ticket information and additional production details will be announced in the ...

Virtual Mobile clinic for VA services to be here in November

Local News October 2, 2026

Veterans in the Hamilton County area have an opportunity to use the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs virtual mobile clinic. The mobile unit will be in Webster City on November 9. The unit will be located at the Sashi Station, located at 1200 Collins Avenue in Webster City. Telehealth appointments that are provided will be for respiratory, clinical pharmacy, VIST Coordinator/low vision, Cardiology, endocrinology, podiatry, urology, pain clinic, primary care, teledermatology and home sleep study. Nurse appointments include immunizations, blood pressure checks, toenail ...

Double whammy

Local News October 1, 2026

At a time of the year when Iowa farmers want to maximize their time in the fields harvesting corn and soybeans, they are instead having to endure one rainy day after another. And when they eventually get into the fields, they will have to contend with diesel fuel prices that are about $3 a ...

Turning Back the pages of time

Local News October 1, 2026

1926 Methodist Conference comes here next year The Northwest Iowa Methodist conference for 1927 will be held in Webster City. Rev. Thomas F. Collins, who has served the Webster City area as pastor for the year past, has been returned to that charge. This brief wire received from J.L. Peterson today will be good news to Webster City. The Webster City church next year will be celebrating the seventieth year since its founding and the movement to bring the conference here was started some months ago in a quiet way as a big event to mark this anniversary. The conference will bring to ...