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Be frightened if you dare to miss “Ghouls’ night out”

In costume, or not, the “ghoul’s” will be out in force again on Friday, October 30, as the Webster City Women’s Club opens up the Jane Young House for a night of entertainment, snacks, games and a performance by the Over the Speed Limit players. The doors will open at 6 p.m. at the Jane Young House, 629 Elm Street, The play will start at 7:00 pm. Friday. Seating is limited to just 50 people, so reservations are necessary. The Webster City Women’s Club, which manages and maintains the Jane Young house, welcomes all “ghoul’s” for this special evening of fun designed ...

Large crowd hits the street during Downtown Trick or Treating Event

by Kolleen Taylor There were lines, and large numbers of families, friends and siblings out on the streets Thursday night helping the little ones, and sharing in the fun and excitement of Halloween in downtown Webster City. Dozens of businesses stayed open late Thursday, while other businesses who do not have a presence on main street, parked their vehicles, opened their trunks, and proceeded to join in the fun. It was estimated to draw between 500 and 800 people, but no one was really counting. It was a busy night for all. Trick or Treat in downtown Webster City is coordinated ...

G’day

Courthouse open Saturday for early voting The Hamilton County Courthouse will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow community members to vote early. Early voting at the courthouse will end on Monday at 4:30 p.m. On Tuesday, election day, all voting must be at the precincts. Rowan Gospel Music show is Sunday The Rowan Gospel music show will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Dows Convention Center, located at 113 Ellsworth St., in Dows. A soup and sandwich supper will follow the show. A free will offering will help support the Rowan and Dows Historical ...

Sunday, November 1 is Bomgaars “Ladies Night Out”

Si Bomgaars is once again bringing its annual Ladies Night event to the community, combining an evening of fall shopping, festive fun and giving back to local organizations. On Sunday, November 1 from 5–8 p.m., Bomgaars customers at all locations will have the opportunity to enjoy special savings, giveaways and an evening dedicated to supporting the communities Bomgaars is proud to serve. The Webster City location is at 2403 Superior St. and will be participating in this store-wide event. As part of Ladies Night, 5% of the evening’s sales will be donated to a local charitable ...

Turning Back the Pages of Time

Turning for October 29 K.C.’s here to contribute to Mexican fund The quote of members of the local Knights of Columbus for the Mexican fund of a million dollars being raised by the order in the United States, has been fixed at $1.50 per member. This fund is to be used to educate people in this country regarding the Mexican situation to help the Mexican people where possible and tender aid to the priests, nuns and others who have been driven from Mexico by religious laws. The fund is to be spent as directed by the supreme board of directors. 1941 City booklet is ...

Brew Travel Center opening November 16

When it comes to convenience stores, Brew Oil’s name says it all. These are the familiar, friendly places we go to fill our tanks with fuel and fuel ourselves with coffee. Early in 2026, Webster City learned the former Doc’s Stop at 407 Closz Dr., Webster City, had been acquired by ...