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FY 2026/27 property tax levy, budget, electricity rates on council agenda tonight

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The City Council of Webster City will hold a public hearing tonight at 5:45 p.m., prior to the regular City Council meeting. This public hearing will address the adoption of a staff-recommended property tax levy of 16.51238 for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2026. Under the proposal, residential property owners would pay $16.51 in taxes for each thousand dollars of assessed value of their home; a minor reduction in taxes from last year. Examples in the Council packet show the owner of a home worth $100,000 in assessed value, will see a reduction in property taxes of ...

Chamber's Spring Stroll set for April 25

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There’s something special about spring in Webster City—and the first major event, the Spring Stroll, is back with the help and energy from the Chamber Ambassadors. This is the second year for this event, which will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is ...

Correction to hospital levy story

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To clarify a story that appeared in Wednesday’s edition of The Daily Freeman-Journal, only the finance committee of the Van Diest Medical Center made a recommendation on the proposed tax levy. The administration of the hospital did not make any recommendation. Also, a quote was incorrectly attributed in that same story. It was Chief Financial Officer Ashley Allers who said “I feel eliminating the 2.1 tax levy is not in the best interest of the hospital.”

Chamber announces Market Nights in a Box returns for the 2026 season

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The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce is announces the return of a community favorite for the 2026 season: Market Nights in a Box. This convenient program allows residents to enjoy the best of Webster City Market Nights through a curated box filled with fresh, locally sourced products. Farmers and local bakers will grow, harvest, bake, and the Chamber will pack a fresh variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and depending on your box size, you may also enjoy homemade bread, farm-fresh eggs, or even local honey. Each box features a rotating selection of farm favorites. Instead ...