Saturday will be the first local opportunity of 2026 for community members to ask questions of its lawmakers during a political forum co-hosted by the Iowa Central Community College, the Hamilton County Growth Partnership and the Daily Freeman-Journal. If the weather holds out. Several ...
For the past 15 years, Rev. Craig Blaufuss has served the First Congregational United Church of Christ as their pastor. His plan has been to retire after Easter this year. The church membership is hosting a community wide celebration for his service to the church and community for the past ...
Webster City Community and Economic Development Director Ariel Bertran has provided The Daily Freeman Journal with a list of 10 large commercial projects completed in Webster City during calendar years 2024 and 2025. Three of those; a new Kwik Star convenience store; expanded production ...
During the Hamilton County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, the public hearing was set for the consideration of the maximum tax levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. That date is March 25. This public hearing is required before the supervisors can finalize their budget. The county is different than other entities; they cannot finalize their budget until they have the public hearings. The other public hearings generally have a budget prepared and then approved at the same meeting. For the county they will set the levy at the highest level to assure that they can meet their budget. ...
The future of the property at 1900 Superior St.is one step closer to having a tenant, as the Hamilton County Supervisors approved a lease agreement with Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinic. The agreement has to have final approval yet from the board for ISHC. A resolution supporting the hotel-motel tax grant application from the Hamilton County Growth Partnership was also approved during the meeting. This is to fund the Keep Iowa Beautiful — Hometown Pride program, which can assist every community in Hamilton County with projects and programs they determine. If chosen, the Hometown ...
