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Council races around Hamilton County elect new leaders to govern

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Throughout Hamilton County Tuesday, voters went to the polls to make decisions on leadership in the seven different communities. In addition to the Webster City School Board and the Webster City Council, local residents also were asked to vote on trustees for Fuller Hall and the Kendall ...

St. Mary’s Catholic Church serves over 500 meals

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The annual Fall Festival at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williams drew record numbers this year, as the members of the congregation served more than 500 meals, averaging 3.9 meals per minute through their drive through event. The parish members prepare and package homemade chicken and ...

Voters OK bond for Iowa Central

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Voters in nine counties narrowly approved an extension of borrowing authority for Iowa Central Community College Tuesday, clearing the way for a $35 million investment in workforce training. The bond issue authority had to be approved by a 60 percent majority of those voting. When all ...

Hawkins, Marvel, Allers

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Voters on Tuesday returned Webster City Mayor John Hawkins to the City Council, giving him 734 votes. Hawkins, who has served on the Council for 12 years, said before the election that he still had work to do. He was 120 miles west of Baltimore, Maryland, when the Daily Freeman-Journal ...