Local News
Council approves major electric rate hike
The City Council of Webster City voted last night to increase rates for all classes of electricity users, residential, commercial and industrial in Webster City. Major rate increases sustained by Humboldt-based Corn Belt Power Co-op from its key suppliers in 2025, with further increases ...
Council sets hearing on 2026-27 property tax levy
The City Council of Webster City voted last night to hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m. on April 6 to set the maximum tax levy for purposes of the city’s 2026-2027 budget. For the third year in a row, the city is reducing property taxes — close to a .7% reduction. For a $100,000 home in ...
WC Chamber of Commerce retail committee meets today
The retail committee of the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce meets today at 9 a.m. This will be held at the chamber office located at 624 Second St. The retail committee gathers ideas from business people to create events and promotions such as the Junquefest, Market nights and Ladies ...
Citizens Academy still has openings
The Hamilton County Peace Officers Association and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are working together to provide a Citizens Academy to educate private citizens to the roles law enforcement officers play in keeping citizens safe. This free program will begin from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on ...
Van Diest Medical Center earns Top 100 Critical Access Hospital award by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
The Van Diest Medical Center today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the ...

