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It’s a great day to go to Briggs Woods lake Webster City’s outdoor swimming pool closed Due to broken glass found in the pool, the outdoor swimming pool is closed. The pool is being drained, and will be thoroughly swept and cleaned to remove glass particles. Those who use the pool ...

Turning back the pages of time

HANEY HEADS CHAUTAUQUA Rev. R. S. Haney was elected the new president of the Chautauqua board which was re-organized this morning. Members of the new board are A. K. Bryan, John A. Boeye, W. F Powers. Shad Huddlestun, L. S. Fairchild. C. O. Barr, Rev R. S. Haney, Mrs. W.J. Hubacher, Mrs. ...

WCCT Summer Youth Theatre camp registrations due soon

Do you know a child that would enjoy learning more about theatre ? Three professional teaching artists from Footliters Traveling Playhouse in Coralville will again lead campers as they audition for, rehearse, and perform the original musical, "The Great Zoo Escape." The performance will take ...

Ignite-Her training for girls underway Thursday and Friday

About a dozen young women have been in a two day camp this week to learn more about fire-fighting from the Webster City Fire Department. The program, which is in its second year, is an avenue to teach middle school girls more about fire safety and to encourage future involvement with local ...

A Busy Summer at Wilson Brewer Park

Several improvements at Wilson Brewer Park, some in the works for two years, are being completed this summer. These include a new roof for the Illinois Central Depot, landscaping at Mulberry Center Church, historic exhibits in the First Hamilton County Courthouse, and permanent installation ...

Webster City Chamber of Commerce taking new direction

The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce is making some major changes, according to an emailed letter sent from Jamie Griffith to Chamber members yesterday. Griffith has been serving as the Executive Director since January. A new partnership has been formed with the Ames Regional Economic ...