When the Frigidaire plant closed its operation in Webster City in 2011, it was feared this was the demise of the county seat of Hamilton County. But the early years of prosperity were not built on an operation like Frigidaire. The earliest advertisers in the Daily Freeman Journal in 1857 ...

Damages from the early morning storm Wednesday were not widespread in the county, but those areas which were hit were dealt with quickly, according to Sheriff Alex Pruismann. “Flooding of the roads, like the Second Street bridge, was the bigger issue,” said Pruismann. “Mostly the city ...

The official grand opening celebration of ACE Hardware begins today, as part of a three-day celebration of the store coming to downtown Webster City The three-day event, which ends Sunday, features three days of family friendly activities, giveaways, special promotions, and a community ...

Webster City Market Nights continues from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tonight in downtown Webster City with an evening focused on community, local shopping, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment. Presented by The Trashman with stage sponsor Murray McMurray Hatchery, this week’s ...