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Progress 2017

A musical addition in Stratford

In 2015, Stratford celebrated a brand-new restaurant opening, run by folks from out of the area who fell in love with the small town. In 2016, the town was delighted when a second restaurant opened up just across the street, run by a couple from out of the area who fell in love with ...

Plans on track for BW Conference Center

The new Briggs Woods Conference Center is moving ever-closer to becoming a reality. Plans have been designed, fundraising is underway and organizers hope that everything can be in place for a spring or summer ground breaking. According to Kelly Haman, events coordinator for Briggs Woods Golf ...

New sheriff in town

Being Hamilton County Sheriff is more than just a job to Doug Timmons, of Stratford. It is also a family tradition of serving in law enforcement that began with his father, retired Webster City Police Officer Gene Timmons. “With my dad being in law enforcement as I was growing up, I saw ...

Work for play

The Webster City Lions Club is in the process of revamping Lions Stafford Park. The service club has been working on this project since the beginning of 2016. The club held their first event to raise awareness in the community about revitalizing the park in April of 2016. “Jade ...

All Cultures Equal and the changing face of America

Once intended to be a place where people from different cultural backgrounds could come together, All Cultures Equal, located at 1440 Second St. Webster City, began with a vision. It was to create community awareness about other cultures while helping immigrants learn more about the United ...

Satellite group membership keeps growing

Boasting more than 20 new members after just a few months in existence, Rotary After Hours Club, continues to grow in membership. The club is a satellite of the Webster City Rotary Club, which has long had a presence in the community. According to Gregg Olson, chairman of the new group, ...