Spring Stroll deemed great success
Smiles were the standard on Saturday, as the second annual Spring Stroll kicked off in the morning and brought hundreds of shoppers into the downtown district on a perfect spring day. The downtown streets were full of people carrying bags throughout the downtown district. The weather ...
As colonies revolted from Britain, Frederick played an active role in Revolutionary War
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of 12 weekly stories focusing on America’s 250th birthday, as told through the lens of our communities and the role many of the places we call home played in shaping the nation before, during and after the Revolutionary War. This week we stop in ...
In 1857, Hamilton County is organized and first Independence Day is celebrated in Webster City
The legislative act that created the two separate counties of Webster and Hamilton County was certified on January 8, 1857. The county was named Hamilton in honor of Judge William W. Hamilton of Dubuque who was president of the Senate, and deemed essential in getting the act ...
Spring Stroll invites shoppers to explore, reconnect and enjoy downtown on Saturday
The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce and the business community of Webster City are all decked out with fun activities and great displays in their stores for the Spring Stroll. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, puzzle pieces, scratch off tickets, food and beverages will be all part of ...
Experienced guide reveals wonders of Iowa
There are an estimated 50,000 miles of rivers and streams in Iowa. Larry Stone, of Elkader, has experienced many of those miles from the vantage point of his canoe. On Wednesday evening he described for a Fort Dodge audience the wonders to be found along those rivers and streams. They include natural elements, such as animals and layers of sandstone that reveal the geological history of Iowa. And they include manmade elements, such as the largest stone arch bridge west of the Mississippi River. “I like to be hopeful that we will take care of our rivers,” he told his audience ...