Back in 1946, Harry Mertz filed a patent for a motor scooter he called the H.J. Mertz Motor Scooter. “Be it known that I, Harry J. Mertz, a citizen of the United States, residing at Webster City, in the county of Hamilton and State of Iowa, have invented a new, original, and ornamental ...

Delainey Bargfrede was back on her game and the Webster City offense returned to form at home on Thursday night. Bargfrede tossed a no-hitter as the Lynx bested Eagle Grove, 10-0 in five innings. After striking out the first nine batters she faced, Bargfrede allowed a leadoff walk to begin ...

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph L. Craig Sr. Joe passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, on May 25, 2022. Joe was born in Webster City, Iowa on May 19, 1956. He was the youngest of 5 children to Margaret and Ronald Craig Sr. He is preceded in ...

An Iowa state trooper is suing the state’s Department of Public Safety for allegedly refusing to pay him his salary while he’s incapacitated by COVID-19. Trooper Matthew T. Eimers of Hamilton County, who has been employed by the department for the past 21 years, is suing the agency in ...