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Speed limit changes begin today on two-lane paved roads

Today, Iowa’s speed limit on some of the county and state paved roads within Iowa are increasing from 55 mph to 60 mph. This was signed into law on June 1, and raises the speed limit on paved county roads and some state roads. But as the change goes into effect, drivers need to be aware that not all roads will see a change. Gravel roads are not affected. They remain 55 mph during the day and 50 mph at night. The increase in the speed limit does not apply everywhere, and drivers are urged to continue to follow the speed limit postings along the highway. In Hamilton County, the ...

Patriotic Market Night in downtown Thursday; wear your red, white and blue

Webster City Market Nights celebrates America with family fun on Thursday

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate America’s 250th birthday during a patriotic Red, White & Blue Market Nights on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Webster City. This special evening will be filled with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, local shopping, delicious food, and opportunities to celebrate our nation’s history while supporting local businesses. A highlight of the evening will be a historical reenactment by local historian Michael Eckers, who will share what was happening 250 years ago on July 2 during ...

Local students graduate from Iowa State during spring commencement program

AMES — Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 14-16. The following graduates from the area are listed by town. Clarion: Nicholas Barrett, Master of Accounting, Accounting, M.Acc.; Elic Paul Fjetland, Bachelor of Science, Finance, B.S.; Ethan Wayne Sesker, Bachelor of Science, Finance, B.S. Dayton: Asa L. Haub, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, B.S., Cum Laude; Madelyn Jo VanSickle, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies, B.S., Magna Cum Laude. Eagle Grove: ...

Bonomi North America announces purchase of Perin Machining Company

The announcement of the purchase of Perin Machining Company was written in Italian on the Bonomi Group website, but explains the investment the company has made in this Webster City company. “The company is small, but this is a crucial first step towards starting production on the other side of the Atlantic, as we have been planning to do for some time, even setting aside Trump’s tariffs.” Aldo Bonomi, who, together with his brother Carlo, heads the Bonomi Group, has announced the acquisition in the U.S. of Perin Machining Company, a firm based in Webster City, through its ...

Hamilton County Conservation office has a full plate, and a plan in the works

The Hamilton County Conservation board meeting certainly presented a can-do attitude when they tackled their agenda last Thursday. Facing reductions in their budget starting July 1, like many departments, they have tightened their belts to meet budget requirements. But that doesn’t mean ...