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Supervisors sign agreement with Schonert’s Corporate Catering to handle Briggs Woods Conference Center

Local News July 13, 2026

A special meeting of the Hamilton County Supervisors focused on signing the management and catering service agreement with Schonert’s Catering Company of Ames. There were a few people in the room who had events scheduled and were anxious to talk with them. Adam Schonert, owner and founder of the company met and spoke with each of them, assuring them of future planning. Schonert has compared pricing, menu choices, and the facilities. Hamilton County Supervisor April Ely has taken the lead on handling negotiations with Schonert’s Catering Company. “The Board's goal throughout ...

Friends of the Kendall Young Library invites community to "A Novel Evening" Fundraiser

Local News July 13, 2026

The Friends of the Kendall Young Library invites the community to “A Novel Evening”, an elegant dinner and entertainment fundraiser benefiting the Kendall Young Library Children's and Families Department, on Saturday, July 18. The Kendall Young Library is loathed at 1201 Willson Ave. in Webster City. The evening begins with a free public author reading at 5:30 p.m. featuring local Iowa author Darcy Dougherty Maulsby, who will share an excerpt from one of her works and discuss the inspiration behind her writing. Community members are welcome to attend this special presentation ...

Iowa confirms first case of measles in 2026

Iowa News July 12, 2026

A nurse gives an MMR vaccine at the Utah County Health Department on April 29, 2019, in Provo, Utah. The vaccine is 97% effective against measles when two doses are administered. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that a vaccinated Iowa adult has contracted the measles virus. The confirmation marks the first case of measles in Iowa in 2026 after nine were reported in 2025. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes and a ...

G'day

Iowa News July 10, 2026

Wilson Brewer Park Depot open today and Saturday The Depot museum will be open Friday and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum is located within the Wilson Brewer Park, located at 220 Ohio St. Donations are welcome and encouraged. Stanhope Watermelon Days next weekend The Stanhope Watermelon Day weekend begins on July 17 and continues through the 18th. Throughout the weekend events, there will be a multitude of events including the annual parade, block party on Friday night, annual parade on Saturday and a car and tractor show. “Lessons of the Holocaust” program July ...

Iowa will host ‘America’s Harvest Festival’ in October as part of America250 celebrations

Iowa News July 10, 2026

Iowa will host “America’s Harvest Festival” at the Iowa Capitol grounds Oct. 24 as part of national celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, Gov. Kim Reynolds, state officials and sponsors announced Wednesday. “It’s been four days since the Fourth of July, and while the parades, picnics, and fireworks are over here in Iowa, the best is yet to come,” Reynolds said as she signed a proclamation announcing the event on the steps of the Iowa Capitol. Reynolds said the event would be a highlight of Iowa’s celebrations for the 250th ...

A Busy Summer at Wilson Brewer Park

Local News July 10, 2026

Several improvements at Wilson Brewer Park, some in the works for two years, are being completed this summer. These include a new roof for the Illinois Central Depot, landscaping at Mulberry Center Church, historic exhibits in the First Hamilton County Courthouse, and permanent installation of a historic stone sign from the Second Hamilton County Courthouse. The depot exterior was painted last summer. This year has seen installation of new underlayment, a waterproof barrier, and shingles on the roof of the 1906 structure which houses the majority of historic artifacts in the park’s ...