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WCCT’s production of “The Roommate” opens Thursday

The Webster City Community Theatre will open “The Roommate” on Thursday for a one week run of the play. Anne Blankenship is the director for the two-woman show, and has cast Leah Mason as Sharon and Amelia Oliver as Robyn. The dynamics of this production brings a hypothetical dilemma to the stage: What will happen when two women with very different backgrounds become roommates? Audiences will find out during the witty, surprising and thought-provoking comedy by acclaimed playwright Jen Silverman, Nov. 5–8. Tickets for the production may be purchased online at ...

Congregate meals for week of November 2 through 5

Congregate meals are open to any senior adults over the age of 60 years. Reservations are needed by calling 515-832-6161 to reserve a meal to eat in with others, or to pick up and eat at home. The cost of an individual meal is between $7 to $10, but these may be reduced to what an individual can afford. The meals are served out of the north side of the RSVP building, located at 749 Second St. The entrance is to the west. When picking up meals, please arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Inside dining begins at noon. The Webster City Congregate meal menu for the week of November 2 ...

Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley announces two workshops

Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley has scheduled two different off-site workshops for November. The Wreath Master class for beginners will be held on Saturday, November 14, This workshop, sponsored by Legacy Learning-BRV will create a door wreath during the time period of 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be held at Interior Spaces, located at 631 Second St. All materials are included for a fee of $65. The “Quilt As You Go” table runner workshop will be held Sunday, November 15 at the Rock River Retreat. This workshop ,sponsored by Legacy Learning will be held from 1 to 5 ...

It was a dino-mite night downtown

It was a family affair, as mom, Madelynn Hesley, brought the dino-mite team of Luke Wilson and Nash Hesley out of the dark ages; with sister Oakland Hesley taking charge of the situation, keeping everyone in line, including their dog Knox.

Turning Back the Pages of Time

1936 Junior Class to give play at school house Kamrar, Iowa — The juniors of the Kamrar high school are working on a three act mystery comedy “Hobgoblin House” which is to be given Nov., 13 at 8 o’clock at the high school auditorium. 1946 List winners of top prizes The list of costume prize winners at the Halloween parties held Thursday night under the sponsorship of the Webster City Ministerial association, was announced today. Lee McMillen took the top prize as the best hobo. The ugliest costume award went to Patsy Bladine. Joan Gatz was declared winner of the prettiest ...

G’day

Operation Green Light begins this week The Hamilton County Veteran Affairs office encourages county residents to show their support to veterans by displaying a green light in their windows between November 4 through November 11. The green lights are available at no charge from the County Veteran Affairs office, located at 1610 Collins St. Hamilton County Soup-er donations sought Soup donations are being sought to distribute to all of the Hamilton County food pantries during the month of November. Donations can be brought to the Hamilton County Courthouse or any county ...