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Local News August 3, 2026

Tonight is Back to School night in Webster City The annual Back to School night will be held tonight from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Webster City Middle School. The Middle School is located at 1101 Des Moines St. All students and families are invited to this evening designed as a one-stop location where families can access resources and support needed to start the school year successfully. Individuals will be available to assist with Spanish during the evening. Many free services will be available during the evening, including school registration, sports physicals, tech support ...

Kendall Young Library announces fall schedule

Local News August 3, 2026

KENDALL YOUNG LIBRARY – COMING THIS FALL The Kendall Young Library will be offering programs for all ages coming this fall. Fall programming will begin August 28. Children’s Programs Mondays: 3:30-6:30 p.m. – Children’s Mini Makerspace (families invited) Tuesdays: 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Wild Things (TK-2nd grade) Wednesdays: 10:30-11:30 p.m. – Fuzzy Ducklings (under 3 years) Thursdays: 10:30-11:30 p.m. – Hungry Caterpillars (3 & 4 year preschool) Thursdays: 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Tweens (3rd – 5th grade) Fridays: 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Cookies, Scoops, & Books (families ...

City Council of Webster City to have public hearing on Residential Tax abatement tonight

Local News August 3, 2026

By KOLLEEN TAYLOR The Webster City City Council will address a number of resolutions tonight during their bi- monthly meeting of the council. A public hearing will be held at 6:05 p.m. to consider renewing the City-Wide Urban revitalization plan for Residential Tax Abatement. This plan was originally established in 1993. According to the document in 1993, the city had seen a decline in the number of people living in Webster City, and the purpose was “the creation of tax abatement incentives to encourage people to build new housing units within Webster City and to provide for the ...

Better Choices, Better Health workshop coming to VDMC

Local News July 31, 2026

The Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) will host Better Choices, Better Health, Iowa’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, this fall. The free, interactive, six-week workshop series will meet Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12p.m. in the VDMC Hospital Conference Room. Each session is led by two certified instructors. Designed to help participants gain confidence and take charge of their health, the program covers practical tools to manage ongoing health conditions while staying active. Topics include: · Communicating effectively with family, friends, ...

English wins Grand Champion Market Hog Show at Hamilton County Fair

Local News July 31, 2026

Brendan English showed the Grand Champion pig at the Market Hog show held Saturday, July 25 during the Hamilton County Fair, in addition to winning the Central Iowa Showdown held on Sunday, July 26. The 12 year old middle school student from Webster City is the son of Kristi Ray and is a member of the Cass Red Cardinals. The Central Iowa Showdown which is held each summer, brings together champion exhibitors from across Central Iowa. The event gives 4-H and FFA members another opportunity to compete beyond their county fair. In some cases, exhibitors may qualify for additional ...

Iowa crops rated highly; some counties have access to disaster funding

Iowa News July 31, 2026

Iowa corn and soybean crops are generally in good to excellent condition, according to the latest report, even while parts of the state were hit with heavy rains that triggered disaster assistance from a federal agency for houses and businesses in certain counties. Corn grown for grain in Iowa rated 80% good to excellent and soybean crop condition was rated 78% good to excellent in the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Corn silking reached 87% across the state for the July 20 through July 26 reporting period. This is 6 percentage points ...