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What to expect from the 2025 Iowa legislative session

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As Iowa lawmakers get ready to reconvene Jan. 13 for the 2025 session with new members, leaders said they are heading into the session with expectations to take on property taxes, changes to the state’s higher education system and immigration policy, among other issues. Following the 2024 ...

Cross Over 2025 begins at 10 p.m. tonight at St. Thomas

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Looking for more than a champagne toast or watching the count down in New York’s Times Square this New Year’s Eve? Cross Over promises to be an event you’ll never forget. What is Cross Over? “Very simply, it’s a prayerful journey into the new year,” said Father Francis Anane, ...

Christmas tree pick up is Thursday in Webster City

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The Webster City Street Department will be picking up Christmas trees on Thursday January 2. weather permitting. Trees should be placed at the nearest street corner prior to 7 a.m. on January 2 as only one trip will be made through the city. Remove all stands and decorations and place these ...

The Gala returns

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Yes, the countdown has (essentially) begun, but there’s still time to score a place at the 80s-themed New Year's Eve Gala at the Briggs Woods Conference Center. On Sunday, there were still four tables’ worth of tickets left to sell, according to Robin Streigle, of the Webster City Area ...

New Year’s Eve Silent Auction

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The Webster City Area Chamber New Year’s Eve Gala will feature a silent auction with donations from local businesses. Bidding sheets and gift certificates will be available on the entry tables from 6:30 to 10 p.m. This is an in-person event. Here are some of the auction items: — Car ...

First Day Hikes planned for Brushy Creek

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Most area residents will ring in the first few moments of 2025 indoors. That’s not surprising since the new year will begin in the middle of the night in the midst of an Iowa winter. But after the sun is up on Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is inviting everyone to get ...