Editor’s note: Connecting America’s east and west coasts was no easy feat — but once complete, it opened the growing nation in ways never before imagined. Today, we study the impact of the first transcontinental railroad’s completion just outside Ogden, Utah, where on May 10, 1869, ...
Editor’s note: Over Hamilton County’s efforts the railroad expansions were controversial; as the following history which was largely from the Hamilton County History accounts written by J.W. Lee. But these transportation legs were critical for the business and community to grow, and ...
POET Biorefining of Jewell donated $3,000 toward purchase of a handicapped-accessible hunting blind, that will be used within Hamilton County and be stored at the Hamilton County Conservation office. “We try to partner with local people doing good work, and this project certainly ...
Volunteers are needed for Saturday morning’s Drop-Off/ Clean-up event, according to Ashley Dinsdale, coordinator from the City of Webster City. Volunteers are needed to help carry items to the bins, so there will be lifting and moving items. “It could be furniture, it could be ...
The Hamilton County supervisors met Tuesday morning, with only Chairman Rick Young and Mary Clausen in attendance. Citing the absence of April Ely, who was out of town, the subject of the Briggs Woods Conference was immediately tabled. But that did not prevent comments from those in attendance. The supervisors answered questions to explain as much as possible. “We’ve been approached by several entities who have some interesting ideas,” said Young. “It will be business as usual until July 31.” Young said they have been contacting the booked events to assure them there ...
Downtown Webster City will come alive on Thursday, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. as Webster City Market Night returns with a community favorite, Classic Car Night. Hosted at the Availa Bank Stage in the Plaza, there will be live entertainment throughout the evening with Lee Klett, performing live music the entire night, thanks to the support of Black Hills Energy, the evening’s entertainment sponsor. Car enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their classic vehicles downtown for the evening. Classic Car trophies will be awarded at 7:20 p.m. in front of the American Legion, giving visitors an ...
