To the Editor:?Webster City Middle School Special Olympics athletes would like to thank all supporters and parents, as we competed in Fort Dodge on April 16.Special thanks to Denny and Luann Jackson for their hard work in gathering support to purchase our new, very warm running suits. We also ...
Jam of the Week: "4AM" by AntemasqueMy road to becoming a competent cook has been a bit slower this week as spring looks to have finally come to Iowa. With the parks open and time ticking away before summer heat bears down on us, I feel my time is better spent getting back to walk, read and ...
Receiving a potted Easter Lily is a holiday tradition for many families, and judging by the numbers sold in retail stores and greenhouses a great many homes have an Easter Lily this year. For many, the beautiful trumpet-like white flowers and heavenly scent symbolize purity, virtue, ...
Often about 5:30 in the afternoon (on the days I write this column), I sit at my desk and try to remember where the day went, and what I'm going to write about this week. For the better part of several hours, I'll sit at my keyboard, writing. I type quickly, but hardly ever get it right the ...
There are some things over which we have absolutely no control. Our height is one of them.I come from a line of tall people. My great uncle Klaas was 6'6" and weighed 300 pounds in his prime. In the early years of the 20th century Uncle Klaas was a giant.Some of the older farmers for whom I ...
With Holy Week and Easter just behind us for another year, I'm thinking of the pastors of our churches around Hamilton County as they take a breath from the planning, scheduling, and executing special services, extra activities, and maybe some special meals like an Easter breakfast for this ...
I slipped home earlier this week to grab a bite of lunch and as I nibbled on my sandwich, I flipped through the channels on the television.Landing on an old favorite soap opera that I rarely get to see, I settled into my chair for some high drama. Of course, some would say that I could go for ...
To the Editor:I want to personally thank all of the volunteers who helped with our clean-up day at the Webster Theater this morning. It was amazing.There must have been at least 40 people there, of all ages, from children to senior citizens. There were even three people from out of state who ...
To the Editor:This week, April 13-19, communities across the country celebrate National Library Week, a time to remind the public about the contributions libraries and library workers make to their communities.Lives Change @ Your Library is the theme for this year's National Library Week ...
With Good Friday almost upon us, some folks will be gearing up to plant their potatoes. It is a commonly held belief that potatoes should always be planted on Good Friday.Using Good Friday as a planting date may be problematic, as this date can occur early in March or late April, and soil ...
In 1940 a book was published from the writings of the late Thomas Wolfe. Entitled "You Can't Go Home Again," the novel is about a fledgling author who writes a book that makes many references to his home town. While the book was a big success, the residents of his hometown were upset with what ...
Not too long ago my fellow columnist made mention of starting kindergarten.I believe Arvid said his start on the road of education began in Jewell in the spring of the year. That sounded familiar to me, as my first day in kindergarten was in January at the start of the second semester of the ...
You may have noticed the Money Smart Events happening around town this week. Hopefully you attended a session or participated in Dash for the Stash. Financial Literacy is an important skill for people of all ages. The books below are some of the many great resources at the library for working ...
"That government is best whichgoverns the least, because its people discipline themselves."- Thomas JeffersonThere was a time in our history when citizens saw a problem, figured out a solution and resolved the problem either individually or by joining with their neighbors. They didn't turn to ...
To the Editor:Words cannot express our thanks to everyone who helped make the benefit for Dave Kepler a huge success.Thank you to Pat Nokes and her wonderful committee for all their work and thanks to the Church of Christ for hosting it at the Bridge. Thank you to Webster City Custom Meats, ...
Jam of the Week: "L" by Tycho.The response to my column's sudden shift to cooking from the perspective of a newbie has been surprising. Ever since I took up the resolution to take up cooking as a hobby and partially for my health, it's been a regular topic with people I run in to. It's amazing ...
To the Editor:The Hamilton County Pony Express Riders would like to thank the many businesses and individuals who donated generously to the dance and auction at the Kamrar Lions Club and those passing through our toll road for making this annual event a great success. Hamilton County will ...
To the Editor:I cannot begin to thank everyone who helped make the benefit for Dave Kepler a huge success. It was amazing to see all the people who came to support Becky and Dave. Everything - the meal, bake sale, quilt drawing and silent auction went better than we could have ever imagined. ...
You probably know it as the hiking trail along the river. I call it Webster City's "Great River Birding Trail" a.k.a. The Boone River Hiking trail.I think the Chamber of Commerce missed the boat on this one. It's one of Webster City's overlooked assets. And a premiere one at that. Not only is ...
I saw a familiar rusty old pick-up truck in the coffee shop parking lot as I drove by. It was the '50-something Studebaker driven by my grumpy old pal, Eb Griper.Having not seen Eb in quite a well, I made a quick turn into the parking lot. Eb was sitting in a booth by himself, looking like he ...