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Mary Swander play 'Coop' will be June 26 in Clarion

Local News June 18, 2026

The North Iowa Food Community Care Network and Wright Community Connections are pleased to announce the performance of Mary Swander’s new play Coop, starring Rip Russell, to be held Friday, June 26, at 1 p.m. at the Clarion Public Library, located at 302 N. Main St. in Clarion. "Coop" is produced by Swander Woman Productions, a theatre company led by Mary Swander, of Kalona, Iowa, that creates and tours dramatic performances based on food, farming, and the wider rural environment. "Coop" is one of a series of award-winning created by Swander. Swander is also an author, past Poet ...

The comic book world of Phil Hester comes to Mulberry Center Church Saturday

Local News June 18, 2026

The Mulberry Center Church will feature a different Iowa story this Saturday when Phil Hester blows into town. His story and artistry will begin at 1 p.m. in the Wilson Brewer Park, located at 220 Ohio St. There will be a bit of fantasy with him. His career as a comic book artist has him ...

Bringing passion back home

Local News June 18, 2026

The newest employee at the city hall in Webster City is a face you might recognize from other venues. Amelia Oliver has taken on the position as Communications Director for both the City of Webster City and the Webster City Community School District, a shared position designed to help ...

No Friday edition of Freeman Journal

Local News June 18, 2026

There will not be a Friday edition of the Daily Freeman Journal in either print or as an e-edition. This is due to the federal holiday of Juneteenth, and the lack of postal delivery. The next edition of the Daily Freeman Journal will be Monday, June 22. The church schedule is running on Page 3 since there is no publication Friday.

Grand opening, ribbon cutting for ACE Hardware begins Friday

Local News June 18, 2026

The official grand opening celebration of ACE Hardware begins today, as part of a three-day celebration of the store coming to downtown Webster City The three-day event, which ends Sunday, features three days of family friendly activities, giveaways, special promotions, and a community ribbon-cutting ceremony. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at noon Friday, in partnership with the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce. Community members, local businesses, and area leaders are invited to join in celebrating the opening of Webster City’s newest hardware ...

Board of Health meets today

Local News June 18, 2026

The Hamilton County Board of Health meets today at 5:15 p.m. at the Hamilton County Health Department conference room, 1610 Collins St., Suite 1. Items on the agenda include the administrator’s report, financial report and environmental services report. There is also an agreement for the Iowa Central Clinic to be discussed and the opioid fund request, the Jail MOU, the First Five contract and Iowa House File 2490.