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Forging ahead; Bringing the art of blacksmithing to Webster City Veterans

Opening the doors to creative projects may not seem like something most men would explore, but Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley has coordinated a workshop working with a local blacksmith, to bring a completely unique art form to local veterans. Tuesday, November 10, starting at 1 p.m., ...

Iowa’s Turek defeats Hinson in U.S. Senate race

DES MOINES — Josh Turek won Iowa's rare open U.S. Senate race in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping a Republican-held seat and becoming the first Democrat since Barack Obama to win a federal race in the state. Turek defeated Republican Ashley Hinson to succeed retiring two-term ...

Whiskers and Wine fundraiser declared “very successful”

Sunshine Duffy, Development Director for The Cat Hut, the storefront shelter of Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes in Webster City, called the organization’s fourth annual Wine and Whiskers fundraiser, “very successful.” This year’s event, on September 26 at Briggs Woods Conference ...

G’day

Polls open at 7 a.m. today; close at 8 p.m. Don’t forget to cast your vote today! Webster City residents will be voting at the Ed Prince Building. Residents in other areas in the county will vote according to their townships. See page 3 for more details. City-wide leaf pick up on November 19 The Annual City Wide Leaf Pick Up will be held on Thursday, November 19 beginning at 7 a.m. Residents are reminded to have their leaves in plastic bags and on the curb by 7 a.m. The bags need to be tied. Please do not place sticks or any other type of yard waste or rubbish in the bags. ...

G’day

Operation Green Light begins today Get out the green light bulbs and burn them bright in the windows, to show your support for our veterans during Operation Green Light, which begins today. The program is part of a nationwide effort to show appreciation to those who have served our country through one of the branches of the military. Green light bulbs are available at no charge from the County Veteran Affairs office located at 1610 Collins St. in Webster City. Operation Green Light ends with Veterans Day on Wednesday Nov. 11. Kamrar Soup Dinner on Sunday The Kamrar Lions Club ...

“The Miracle Worker” to be performed on WCHS stage next week

In 1962, the story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan was one of the first biographical films which helped the hearing world understand the complex issues that the loss of hearing has on developing relationships, education and socialization. Students of the Webster City Community Schools who will be bringing this story to life are Audry Buie as Helen Keller, Abby Heckert as Annie Sullivan, Bryce Hrnicek as Captain Keller, Ellie Pruismann as Katie Keller and Blake Arjes as James Keller. Additional cast members include Harper Taylor as Aunt Ev, Greyson Heckert as both ...