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Council rules on zoning, overnight parking, East Twin Park shelter

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It was a busy night at City Hall as the City Council of Webster City made decisions on a local zoning variation request, overnight parking regulations downtown and a new shelter for East Twin Park at its second meeting of 2026 last night. Kassandra Walker, owner of Arachnid Ink, a tattoo parlor at 1505 Lynx Ave., will not be granted a variance allowing her to continue operating in an R-3 zoned residential neighborhood on the city’s west side. She previously asked the council to consider what would essentially be a “spot variance,” explaining her plans to invest in both the ...

Corn Hole Tournament this Saturday; annual fundraiser set for Jan. 31 at fairgrounds

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The Hamilton County Fair board and Scenic City Baggers/Terry Smith, teamed up to host a cornhole tournament on Saturday. The cost to enter is $40 per team, with the first toss at 11 a.m. at the Hamilton County Show Arena within the fairgounds, located at 1200 Bluff St. Participants must sign in by 10:45 a.m. The annual fundraiser for the Hamilton County fair will be held on Jan. 31. This will be held in the Hamilton County Show Arena. The price for tickets are $200 for a table of six or $40 a ticket. Drinks are included. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Call the fair office at ...

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Training to be held Saturday

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Volunteers who are willing to assist other taxpayers with their annual income taxes can be trained this Saturday at the Hamilton County Extension office. The Extension office is located at 311 Bank St. This training prepares individuals with the skills needed to serve as a volunteer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Barb Wollan will lead the training. It will begin at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information, contact Barb Wollan at 515-832-9597.

Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce hosts retail kick-off event Tuesday

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The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce will host a kick-off breakfast for retailers next Tuesday. The breakfast will be at Fuller Hall in the Samson Room starting at 9 a.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with fellow retailers, meet the local Small Business Development regional director, Kirsten Case Fuller, and enjoy breakfast while learning about funding opportunities and business support programs available. For more information about the event or Chamber business resources, contact the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce at 515-832-2564.

McGowan supports action on Venezuela

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Republican congressional candidate Chris McGowan is generally supportive of the American action in Venezuela and wants an investment in national defense that doesn’t squander the taxpayers’ money. “Bold decisive leadership by the commander-in-chief sends a strong message to adversaries that this administration says what it means and means what it says,” McGowan said when asked about the Venezuela situation during a phone interview Wednesday. McGowan, who is the president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and The Siouxland Initiative, is seeking the Republican nomination ...