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1926 Frost nips corn in parts of Iowa, Minnesota The weather prediction for this part of Iowa today calls for a heavy to killing frost, or freezing temperature tonight. The thermometer early this afternoon stood at 46 and last night dropped to 39. Many farmers today are picking seed corn. Several were in Webster City this morning, hiring extra help to go into the fields and pick corn that, when dried, would be suitable for seed. Martin tells of dry laws Wesley Martin today gave the Freeman-Journal the following statement for publication: Judge Munger, district court district of ...

Coffee and Create returns to Legacy Learning

Each Monday through Friday, Coffee and Create will be open for the creative, crafty, artisans who enjoy gathering in the morning for their daily caffeine morning routine. Starting at 9:30 a.m until 1 p.m., community members are invited to gather at Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley located at 719 Seneca St during the week. Each day they will offer coffee for a free will offering, and expertise on a variety of projects. Join them for an inspiring morning of conversation, and get creative with experienced artists.

Roots and Return workshops and reception today at Iowa Central

Two accomplished ceramic artists whose creative journeys began at Iowa Central Community College will return to Fort Dodge today for a special day of ceramics workshops at the Iowa Central Art & Technology Building. Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso and Man Ho “Billy” Cho both worked with Maureen Seamonds at her studio in Webster City, “The Produce Station Pottery. She was also their instructor at ICCC. A Day in the Clay Studio: Moldmaking for Ceramics & Wheel Throwing will feature Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso and Man Ho “Billy” Cho from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshops are ...

SALT meeting next week

The October Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department Multi-Purpose Room at the Hamilton County Courthouse. Refreshments will be served, and Van Diest Medical Center personnel will provide free blood pressure checks. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. with announcements from local law enforcement and officials from area agencies, and upcoming events from around Hamilton County. Trooper Paul R. Gardner, Public Resource Officer for District 7 of the Iowa State Patrol, will be the featured ...

Hotel Motel Grants boost library, recreation and historic preservation

“How much is a million dollars?” An answer that rings true today is “not as much as it used to be.” What will $34,243 buy in 2026? More than you might think. Last night, the City Council of Webster City agreed with the Hotel Motel Tax Board (HMTB) that amount should be distributed to ...

Downtown revitalization is here

In the last three years, the City Council of Webster City has become increasingly wary of the safety of downtown’s 100+ year old brick buildings. Monday night, at its regularly-scheduled second meeting of September, Council took decisive action; voting unanimously to finish acquiring and demolish four buildings in the 500 block of Second Street. The city already owned 545 and 547 on the north side of Second Street; it bought two buildings owned by Chris McNeil at 518 and 520 Second in the last two weeks, paying $62,500 for them. That sale is scheduled to close on or before ...