Obituaries
Pamela Hocking
Pamela Hocking, age 63, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic in Iowa City. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 15th, 9:00 – 10:30 am at Trinity […]
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Dena Flygstad
Dena Flygstad, 94, of Webster City died Friday, March 7, 2025 at Windsor Manor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with a visitation […]
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Lehigh man charged with 1st Degree Arson for Saturday Morning Fire
A Lehigh Man has been charged with 1st Degree Arson following a Saturday morning fire in Lehigh, according to a press release from the Webster County Sheriff’s Office. On March 8, 2025 at approximately 10:08AM […]
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Webster County voters approve EMS levy Tuesday.
Webster County voters Tuesday approved making EMS an essential service for its residents. The measure passed by 83 percent with 3,447 yes votes and 676 voting no. The measure needed 60 percent approval to pass. […]
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Ricky Elliott
Ricky Elliott, 59, of Webster City died Saturday, March 1, 2025. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.
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Donald Richardson
Donald M. Richardson ,90 of Webster City died Monday, March 3rd, 2025. at the Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, Iowa. A memorial service and reception will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at […]
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Fort Dodge, Iowa Man to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm
Lennox Vanvacter, 32, was convicted by a jury on October 10, 2024, after a three-day trial in federal court in Sioux City, to one count of prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The verdict […]
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Enhance Hamilton County Foundation seeks feedback from local nonprofits and organizations to improve grant program
The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation (EHCF) is reaching out to local nonprofits, organizations, and committees to participate in a brief survey aimed at improving its grant program to better meet the needs of those applying […]
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New visiting medical specialist announced for Van Diest Medical Center.
Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Sydney Brehany, a Medical Oncologist with Mission Cancer + Blood. She is the newest addition to the hospital’s team of visiting specialists. Dr. Brehany earned […]
Local Sports
Karl Auto Coach Speak: 3-3-25
Karl Auto Coach Speak interviews from 3-3-25 program: South Hamilton girls track coach Darrell Paulsen Eagle Grove boys track coach Ben Demuth Roland-Story boys track coach Brian Petersen
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Webster City High School celebrates new members into the National Honor Society.
Webster City High School inducted 24 new members into the National Honor Society on Sunday afternoon, March 2 at Prem Sahai Auditorium. The National Honor Society recognizes the students for their role in the classroom […]
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Webster City Fire Department honors its members Saturday night.
On Saturday night the Webster City Fire Dept. Had their award night. In 2024 there were 3 swift water rescues. The firefighters that made the rescues were Capt’s Hayes and sowle, Lt’s wills, madsen, and […]
Obituaries
Logan Baldwin
Logan Baldwin, 16, of Webster City died from injuries sustained in an accident. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. Burial will follow at […]
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From snow to cold to warmth and wind define Webster City’s weather for February.
February was a month that saw snow, cold, windy and warm conditions in the Webster City area. Records at the KQWC-KZWC Radio Hill weather reporting station on Radio Hill showed the average high for the […]
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Webster City City Council to meet Monday evening,March 3rd.
The next meeting of the Webster City City Council will be Monday evening, March 3 in the city council chambers. A work session will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a presentation by Andy Hejlik on […]
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Webster City teenager dies,one person injured in Friday morning accident north of Webster City.
The Iowa State Patrol investigated an accident involving a farm tractor and motor vehicle north of Webster City on White Fox Road and 203rd Street shortly before 6:30 Friday morning. Reportedly a southbound 2007 model […]
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DNR investigating industrial wastewater discharge in Fort Dodge
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater discharge at the City of Fort Dodge in Webster County. On February 27, the DNR Field Office in Mason City received a call from the City […]
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Wright County Board of Supervisors to meet Monday morning, March 3,2025.
A meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors will be on Monday, March 3 at 9:00 in the downstairs board room at the Wright County Courthouse in Clarion. The board will review and act […]
Obituaries
Norma Schutt
Norma Schutt,89 of Jefferson,Iowa died Thursday,February 27,2025. The graveside memorial service for Norma Schutt will be held at a later date in the Blairsburg Cemetery. The family is requesting that memorials be made to a […]
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Jewell becomes a member of the Hamilton County Growth Partnership program this week.
Jewell is the latest community to be a part of the Hamilton County Economic Growth Partnership program. The program is through the work of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance. Hamilton, Boone and Story counties are […]