
Articles by Pat Powers


Trash Man announcing new recyclable carts for customers.
The Trash Man, in collaboration with the City of Webster City, is excited to announce the delivery of brand-new 96-gallon recycling carts to every home in Webster City beginning this weekend. It will take several […]

William Ball
William Ball, 93, of Webster City, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Southfield Wellness Community. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church from 10:00-10:45 AM followed by the […]

Marilyn Timm
Marilyn Carrol Timm, 90, of Webster City, Iowa, died at her home, on Saturday, November 4, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Monday November 13, 2023 at the Boman Funeral […]

Webster City Community School Board to meet Monday,November 13.
The November meeting of the Webster City Community School Board will be this Monday evening, November 13 at the school administration office at 820 Des Moines Street beginning at 6:00 p.m. Monday’s agenda includes a […]

Iowa State Patrol investigate car pickup crash near a truck stop southwest of Duncombe early Sunday evening.
The Iowa State Patrol investigated a car pickup accident near the Marker 126 truck stop on Highway 20 southwest of Duncombe at 5:16 Sunday evening. Reportedly a 2007 model Toyota Yaris car driven by Terry […]

Great turnout for Sunday Jewell pool and exercise fund raiser in Randall.
A benefit for the new South Hamilton Area Pool and Exercise center in Jewell was held Sunday afternoon at the Randall Gymnasium. This was the initail fundraiser for the Jewell swimming pool project. The pool […]

Fish stocking Friday at Briggs Woods Lake south of Webster City.
The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation has received funds from private individuals and the Denny Thompson memorial to stock walleyes at Briggs Woods Lake. The fish were purchased from Beemer Fisheries of Bedford, Iowa. The recommended […]

Webster City city council to meet Monday evening, November 6 at 6:00 p.m.
The Webster City city council this Monday evening will formally accept the resignation of Daniel Ortiz Hernandez as city manager. The resignation will take effect on January 18,2024. Ortiz Hernandez has accepted a new position […]

Carol Brandt
Carol Brandt, 87, Duncombe, died on November 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center in Webster City on Tuesday, Nov. 7th from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services […]

33 students to be honored at Sunday’s 75th annual Rotary Leadership Banquet at Briggs Woods Conference Center.
Here are the names of the students from South Hamilton and Webster City High Schools and the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) who will be honored this Sunday evening at the annual leadership banquet at […]


Vincent Olson
Vincent Luverne Olson, age 96, of Eagle Grove, died at Crestview Manor, on October 21, 2023. The Boman Funeral Home of Webster City are in charge of arrangements.Memorials may be directed to the Iowa Lions […]

Sherri Ewing
Sherri Ewing, 79, of Webster City, died on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Southfield Wellness Community, in Webster City. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Boman Funeral Home of Webster […]

Ortiz Hernandez stepping down as Webster City city manager.
The search is about to begin to find a new city manager for Webster City. The announcement was made by mayor John Hawkins on Wednesday that current city manager Daniel Ortiz Hernandez will be leaving […]

Male juvenile facing charge after Sunday morning fire in Fort Dodge.
After an investigation by the Fort Dodge Police and Fire Departments this week, a 13-year-old male was arrested Wednesday on a charge of Reckless Use of Fire, a serious misdemeanor. The charge was filed as […]

Final meeting for Main Street Kiwanis Club Wednesday night.
The members of the Webster City Main Street (Morning) Kiwanis club met for the final time Wednesday evening at the Briggs Woods Conference Center. The local service group is ending after a decline in membership […]

“Diary of Anne Frank” reading set for this Sunday afternoon,October 29th at 3:00 at the WCCT.
The five wonderful werewolves who occupied the Webster City Community Theater this weekend for “Who Needs a Full Moon” have departed the premises after four performances. Next up for the WCCT is a drama coming […]

Four-H’erAma Awards announced Sunday afternoon in Webster City.
The 2023 Hamilton County 4-Herama awards event was held on Sunday, October 22nd at 1:00PM at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. Here are winners from Sunday’s event… Agriculture and Natural Resources Priority Area Award: Shooting Sports […]

Hamilton County Board of Supervisors to meet Tuesday morning,October 24.
The next meeting for the Hamilton County Supervisors will be this Tuesday morning at 9:00 in the downstairs conference room of the county courthouse in Webster City. The board will look at personnel matters, approve […]