Picturing the past

Three new large photo murals have been installed in downtown Webster City, giving area residents a look back at life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Artists Isaac Campbell and Payton Smith worked through the weekend to install…

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Grants presented

The Enhance Hamilton County Foundation wrapped up its 2021 Grant Program earlier this month and awarded over $74,451.43 to local organizations and causes throughout Hamilton County. Due to the pandemic the annual awards ceremony was not held. Instead, the Affiliate…

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Letting in the sunshine

The extensive exterior facade improvements at the former Elks Building, 713 Second St., are nearing completion with the installation of new energy-efficient windows on the front and rear of the building. “Windows are finally going in,” said Lindsay Henderson, president of…

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Goodbye glass blocks

Workers on Thursday removed some old glass blocks at Elks building on Second Street making way for some new energy-efficient windows. Windows will be installed on the front and rear sides of the building, according to officials with with LIFT WC,…

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Farewell to summer

As summer moves toward fall and children return to the classroom this week in Webster City, the End of Summer Block Party held Saturday was a great way to cap off the season. Hosted by LIFT WC and Spangler Auto,…

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