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Chelesvig honored for 45 years at Iowa Central

Thomas O. Chelesvig first took office as a member of the Iowa Central Community College Board of Trustees in 1981. He is still a trustee helping to guide the college 45 years later. His remarkable tenure was recognized recently by Community Colleges for Iowa. The Webster City man was presented an award during the group’s Summer Trustees Conference held at Marshalltown Community College. The college issued the following statement honoring Chelesvig: “Thomas O. Chelesvig’s tenure as a trustee spans one of the most transformative periods in Iowa Central history, from changes in ...

G’day!

It’s a great day to use sunscreen Outdoor pool to open today The Webster City outdoor pool has been cleaned, and is now safe to use again. The pool will be open their normal hours, which include private and public swim lessons from 10 to 11:30 a.m., adult lap swim and aquacise from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Open swimming from 1 to 7 p.m. Day Okay Jazz project to perform this weekend The free performance of the Day Okay Jazz project will be held again on Saturday this week. Bring lawn chairs, beverages, a little cash for a donation if possible, a bit of shade and a few friends. ...

Turning back the pages of time

HANEY HEADS CHAUTAUQUA Rev. R. S. Haney was elected the new president of the Chautauqua board which was re-organized this morning. Members of the new board are A. K. Bryan, John A. Boeye, W. F Powers. Shad Huddlestun, L. S. Fairchild. C. O. Barr, Rev R. S. Haney, Mrs. W.J. Hubacher, Mrs. W.J Zitterell, Mrs. L.N. Mason and J. H. Lee. Other officers elected were: First vice president—John A. Boeye. Second vice president—Mrs. L. N. Mason. Secretary and treasurer—Miss Helen Berg. J. A Boeye and C, O. Barr were named on the auditing committee. Sign Contract. A contract ...

G’DAY

It’s a great day to go to Briggs Woods lake Webster City’s outdoor swimming pool closed Due to broken glass found in the pool, the outdoor swimming pool is closed. The pool is being drained, and will be thoroughly swept and cleaned to remove glass particles. Those who use the pool are reminded that no glass bottles or goggles are permitted in the swimming pool. There is no date set for the pool to re-open. Women’s Club meets today at Career Ag Academy The Webster City Women’s Club meets today at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in the Career Ag Academy instead of the ...

Hometown Pride initiative coming to Hamilton County communities

The Hamilton County Supervisors were notified last week that they have been approved for the Hometown Pride Initiative, coordinated through the Keep Iowa Beautiful program. Hamilton County is one of three areas in the state which were selected to participate in this program. Union County, including the communities of Afton, Arispe, Creston, Cromwell, Lorimor, Shannon City and Thayer is the other county group which was approved for the program. The City of Newell was also approved with their program beginning in August of this year. According to the Keep Iowa Beautiful website, ...

Supervisors sign agreement with Schonert’s Corporate Catering to handle Briggs Woods Conference Center

A special meeting of the Hamilton County Supervisors focused on signing the management and catering service agreement with Schonert’s Catering Company of Ames. There were a few people in the room who had events scheduled and were anxious to talk with them. Adam Schonert, owner and founder of the company met and spoke with each of them, assuring them of future planning. Schonert has compared pricing, menu choices, and the facilities. Hamilton County Supervisor April Ely has taken the lead on handling negotiations with Schonert’s Catering Company. “The Board's goal throughout ...