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October 27, 2026 proclaimed to be Mark Dohms Day in Webster City

On Monday morning, Mayor John Hawkins signed a proclamation in honor of Mark Dohms and presented him a key to the City of Webster City in honor of his volunteer work over the years. The proclamation reads as follows: Whereas, the City of Webster City recognizes individuals who dedicate their time and talents to serving others and strengthening the community; and Whereas, Mark Dohms has developed more than 30 years to serving Webster City through his volunteer service with various organizations and his commitment to helping those in need; and Whereas, as a valued member of Rotary, ...

Klaver wants to retain youth in rural communities

I’m Beau Klaver from Kamrar Iowa. I grew up on our family’s century farm where I am now a 6th generation farmer. I am a graduate of Webster City High School and from Iowa State University. I started a precision drone spraying business in 2023 and have built the business from the ground up. I have clerked in the Iowa Senate to learn the legislative process in Iowa and gained experience on what it takes to work with other legislators to get strong legislation passed. I am a member of the Hamilton County Farm Bureau Board. At Iowa State I was the president of Bacon Expo, the largest ...

Fire training today on Bank St. in Webster City

Today, the Webster City Fire Department will be conducting a live fire training on the 600 block of Bank St. This training will start around 5 p.m. and will be completed later that evening. This training is crucial for the firefighters, and this experience will help keep them and our community safe. If residents decide they want to view the training, please observe from across the street to maintain safety. If near the area, please take caution as there will be fire apparatus, firefighters, and other work being conducted throughout the evening. The City of Webster City and the ...

G’day

Van Diest Medical Center board meets Tuesday The Van Dies Medical Center board will have two sessions on Tuesday, October 27. The first will be board education at 5:30 p.m. in the Clinic Board Room. At 6 p.m. the Regular monthly meeting will be held. On the agenda are the approval from a Unison Design Studio, approval of Master Facility plan construction, and approval of a construction manager at risk. Updates will be given by Lisa Ridge, CEO, on the hospital, pillar reports, on growth and community, information systems updates, and an update from MercyOne. Other items include ...

Jerry Wells to celebrate 90th birthday

Jerry Wells will celebrate his 90th birthday on October 29, and his family would like to honor him with a card shower. Born in Britton, SD, Wells moved with his family in 1943 and graduated from Lincoln High School. He served in the Navy, and married Carol Wagner in 1959. He was the ...

Donations still sought for Food for Neighbors challenge

The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation encourages the community to support local food access through the Hamilton County Food for Neighbors Challenge, which runs through October 31. The annual effort, formerly known as the Food Pantry Challenge, has been expanded this year to reflect a broader understanding of food access across Hamilton County. In addition to supporting local food pantries, the challenge now also includes prepared-meal programs that help meet food needs in different ways. The first $20,000 donated during the challenge will be matched dollar-for-dollar. “Food ...