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Harry W. Janvrin,Jr.
Harry W. Janvrin, Jr. 56 of Webster City died on October 21,2022. A Celebration of Life for Harry W. Janrin, Jr. will be held at the Webster City R.S.V.P. building at 749 Second Street this […]
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Van Diest Medical Center makes a donation toward All Cultures Equal.
The All Cultures Equal organization is a Public charity that assists people from more than 30 different countries to communicate, connect and live happy, healthy & productive lives through services such as interpretation/translation, food pantry, […]
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No Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department in person drug take back day this year.
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs for the National Drug Take Back Day. Collection sites will not […]
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Al Shehorn
Al Shehorn, 91 of Webster City, died Monday, October 24, 2022 at Van Diest Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022 at Foster Funeral and Cremation […]
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Indiana man apprehended in high speed chase through Hamilton and Hardin Counties.
The Iowa State Patrol apprehended an Indiana motorist after a high speed chase late Sunday night in Hamilton and Hardin Counties. Reportedly a state trooper observed a vehicle operated by 25 year old Rushdi Elhussan […]
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Hamilton County sees a drop in unemployment for September.
Hamilton County saw a drop in its unemployment rate last month. The Iowa Workforce Development office reported today (Tuesday) the rate for September was at 2.4 percent. In August, the unemployment rate for Hamilton County […]
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Trick or treat hours set for Hamilton County’s kids.
Here are the official trick or treat hours for the communities of Hamilton County…. Blairsburg will observe trick or treating from 4:30 until 6:30 this Saturday,October 29. Ellsworth from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday,October […]
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Hamilton County Supervisors meeting set for Tuesday morning at the courthouse.
The next Hamilton County Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday morning,October 25 at 9:00 a.m.. The agenda for this meeting includes approval of resolutions for the allocation of LOSST (Local Option Sales and Service […]
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Webster City Community School Board to meet Monday evening.
The Webster City Community School Board will get the latest on the district’s enrollment for the 2022-23 school year when they meet this Monday evening at 6:00 at the school administration building at 820 Des […]
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Van Diest Medical Center Board to meet Tuesday evening,October 25.
The October meeting of the Van Diest Medical Center Board of Trustees will be Tuesday evening,October 25 at 6:00 in the hospital conference room. Agenda items include the approval of the capital requests for November […]
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Two people stabbed in late Saturday night incident
The Webster City Police Department was sent to 1544 Superior Street shortly before 11:30 Saturday night on a report of an assault with injuries. When officers arrived, they learned that two males had been stabbed. […]
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Work wrapping up on the Great Pathfinder Wind project near Stratford.
Officials with the Great Pathfinder Wind turbine project near Stratford said they are ready to begin operations of the turbines the winter. All public road upgrades for the project construction are complete. The foundations for […]
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Monica Nilles
Monica Nilles, 90, long-time rural Webster City resident, died Monday, Oct. 17, at The Marian Home, Fort Dodge. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 Monday, Oct. 24, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, […]
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Stanhope honors long time council member Hove with the renaming of the community center.
There is a new name for the Stanhope Community Center. Last week, the Stanhope city council voted to rename the center of Harold Hove. Hove has been a long time city council member.The council renamed […]
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Fred Trask
Fred Trask, 81, of Webster City died on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, […]
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Kendall Young Library board to meet October 17th.
The October meeting of the Kendall Young Library Board of Trustees will be Monday evening, October 17 at 6:00 in the downstairs conference room. The agenda for the meeting will include a look at the […]
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Hamilton County GOP chair Kepler to retire.
Hamilton County Republicans gathered for their chili, soup and cinnamon roll supper Saturday night at the Stanhope Community Center. With over three weeks to go before the November 8th election, the candidates seeking office urged […]
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Webster City city council to meet Monday evening,October 17.
The next Webster City city council meeting will be this Monday evening,October 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers. Agenda items will include setting Monday,November 21 at 6:05 p.m. for a public hearing […]
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Stratford city council purchase a new fire truck.
This week the Stratford city council learned about the need for equipment for the community’s fire department. Brad Westrum and Dan Ostrem of the department gave an extensive update on current and outstanding grants used […]
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Hamilton County Secondary Road Department receives Triple A grant
The Hamilton County Secondary Road Department applied for and was granted a 2022 Traffic Safety Grant sponsored by AAA of Iowa and Minnesota. The grant awarded up to $1000 towards safety items for roadside responders. […]