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Webster City Market Nights Kicks Off June 4 with “We Are Webster City” theme

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to kick off another exciting season of Market Nights on Thursday, June 4, with this year’s opening theme: “We Are Webster City.” Held in downtown Webster City, Market Nights brings together local businesses, vendors, families, and visitors for an evening filled with shopping, food, entertainment, and hometown connection. The kickoff night will celebrate everything that makes Webster City special—from its people and businesses to the strong sense of community that defines the area. “This theme is all about ...

Is finishing our trails a possible dream?

If ever there was a “Webster City year,” it was 1986. A.B. Electrolux acquired White Consolidated Industries and announced plans to spend $90,000,000 on a state-of-the-art laundry appliances factory here. Suddenly, there were new kids in schools; new faces in church; the Newcomer’s ...

1869: The year that put Webster City on the map

Even if American history wasn’t your favorite class, there are some dates you may remember. Here’s an easy one. July 4, 1776. That’s when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. December 7, 1940? The attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the U.S. into WW2. ...

Ag Days: Area youth learn about Iowa agriculture in four-day event

WEBSTER CITY — More than 600 students from three area counties — Hamilton, Humboldt, and Webster — converged on the Hamilton County Fairgrounds recently to learn about Iowa agriculture. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach welcomed fifth grade students from 10 local schools ...

Planning for the future

JunqueFest 2026 brings live music, food trucks and citywide garage sales to Webster City

A full day of music, shopping, and community fun is planned as JunqueFest returns to downtown Webster City from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 23 during Memorial Day weekend. This year’s JunqueFest promises more than just treasures and treats — it’s shaping up to be a music-filled celebration featuring a lineup of talented performers bringing energy and heart to the streets of downtown. Headlining the day is Birdy Young, performing live in Availa Bank Plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Known as the “queen BEE of Hideaway Honey,” Young is an international award-winning ...