Young or old, Halloween is a holiday that brings out the fantasy and wonder, the first chance for children to dress up like a hero or a princess, become an animal or character just for…
Lynx Imperials take the field
Submitted photo The Webster City High School marching band, the Lynx Imperials were center stage Monday night at the Webster…
K9 Training deserves a round of a-paws
For Webster City Police Department K9 Officer Michael Lehman, ongoing training is a given. He and his K9 Chad, train…
County Attorney’s office lease terminated during county supervisor meeting
The Hamilton County Supervisors terminated the lease of the Hamilton County Attorney’s office during the bi-monthly meeting of the county…
Be frightened if you dare to miss “Ghouls’ night out”
In costume, or not, the “ghoul’s” will be out in force again on Friday, October 30, as the Webster City…
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Courthouse open Saturday for early voting The Hamilton County Courthouse will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5…
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Local Sports
South Hamilton ousted by No. 2 Grundy Center
JEWELL - The South Hamilton volleyball squad saw its season come to an end on Monday night. The Hawks were ousted from the Class 2A regional tournament, falling to second-ranked Grundy Center in three games. Scores were 25-8, 25-8 and 25-10. South Hamilton (23-12 overall) had advanced to the semifinals in Region 2 with…
Local Columns
Halloween for all ages
If the numbers of people downtown during last night's Trick or Treat event are any sign, it seems that Halloween is a very popular holiday. The streets were full, tons of candy and books and more were distributed to the excited children and their families. And the business people were all smiles, greeting what…
Editors note: The following column was the winner of the “There’s No Place Like Home” photo…
The Bootcamp crew of Jewell
As we near the end of this years election cycle, it seems fitting that we begin…
Shift your thinking and help lift the spirits of others
My old high school more than 60 years ago was small. The building housed grades K-12…
Looking at the outward appearance
Editorials
4-H is about helping youth achieve
Editorial: National 4-H Week, which began Sunday and concludes Saturday, is a good time to celebrate the enormous contributions 4-H makes to our community and nation. It's hard to imagine anyone in Iowa who doesn't know a bit about 4-H, but this week is an appropriate occasion to reflect on the important contribution this…
Voters face WCHS facilities question next week: Do they know enough?
Teenagers who once spent hours talking to each other on the phone now spend hours communicating…
Balance is needed in everyone’s online lives
There are times when a good idea can be made even better. That is the case…
Buffer Pilot Project just got better
Business Briefs
Van Diest Supply celebrates 70th anniversary on Sept. 11
La Perla Jarocha celebrates 20 years in Webster City
Urology services now available at VDMC
G'Day!
Lifestyle Briefs
Parents invited to Back to School Night Aug. 3
Back to School Night will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug, 3 at the Webster City Middle School, 1101 Des Moines St. Webster City Community School District invites all students and families to this special evening. designed as a one-stop location where families can access the resources and support needed to…
Van Diest Medical Center board will not meet in July
Jam session set for Friday night
Congregate meals for week of July 27 to July 30
Letters to Editor
Polio anywhere is a threat to children everywhere
Letter to the Editor: I’m writing to explain why Webster City Rotarians are inviting you to participate in Saturday morning’s World’s Largest Polio Walk at Wilson Brewer Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to join us at 9:30 am for the walk beginning at 10:00 am. Stop in anytime between 10:00 am…
Questions rail feasibility study
Vote: It's about the fate of our country
Preserve the downtown feeling
Obituaries
Nancy Morris
Visitation will be held from 5:00-6:30 PM, on Friday, October 30, at Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) in Webster City. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 31, at Boman Funeral Home.