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Hamilton County Fair Fundraiser set for January 31

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The Hamilton County Fairgrounds Expo will have their annual fundraiser on Saturday, January 31. The fairgrounds are located at 1200 Bluff. The fundraiser will be held in the show arena. This is the sixth year for the annual fundraiser which provides the money needed to pay judges who work ...

It’s a done deal

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It’s good news that many had hoped for as the Bernau Capital Management Company announces they are bringing Ace Hardware to Webster City. Kim Drautz, who is the Operations Manager-Ace Hardware is part of the Bernau Capital Management company. She contacted the Daily Freeman Journal ...

Registration open for 2026 Farm Transitions Conference

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AMES — The 2026 Farm Transitions Conference will be held Feb. 5–6 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Ankeny. The conference is hosted by the Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State University. The two-day conference will bring together farmers, landowners and ...

City, Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods receive awards

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The City of Webster City and Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods of Webster City were both honored in early January when they each were recognized at the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Annual Awards program. Eight economic impact awards were presented in the four county region which makes up the ...