To the editor: Never in my lifetime did I think my friends — whose skin is a different color than mine — would live in fear. Never in my lifetime did I think those who love someone of the same sex would be afraid to exist as themselves. Never in my lifetime did I think my older ...

To the editor: I read with interest the story on financials involved in the city income and expenses. I took several accounting classes in college and never appreciated them until I became a manager and discovered the things that could be done with accounting. When I read about the city ...

To the editor: I was totally amazed to find your journal still in print today. The people of Webster City must really value your service. My father Charles Floyd Koestner grew up on a farm outside Webster and left for the military when he was 21 at the beginning of WWII. In cleaning out old ...

To the editor: As the newly installed Postmaster for Webster City, I am honored to serve this incredible community and be a part of your daily lives. The U.S. Postal Service has been a trusted institution for nearly 250 years, and as we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we are as ...

In her Condition of the State message, or as I like to call it, the State of the State (SoS), Gov. Kim Reynolds painted a glossy picture and just glossed over a lot of other issues. State Sen. Sean Bagniewski from Iowa District 35 did a good job in looking at the real numbers and issues. I ...

To the editor: Over 200 visitors enjoyed touring the Jane Young House during the Women's Club's Festival of Trees held December 6-8. The freewill donations were appreciated and will help us to maintain the historic home. We regret that the weather on the 14th caused us to cancel the open ...