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Nancy Schimp
Nancy L. (Smith) Schimp, 84, of Belmond died Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Ewing Funeral […]
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Williams City Council to look at hiring a new recyling firm Monday evening.
Proposals for curb recycling in Williams will be on this Monday evening’s city council agenda at the Williams Public Library starting at 6:00 p.m. The council will discuss a proposed tree ordinance for Williams, review […]
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Jewell city council to learn of plans for a Beethoven concert at their meeting Monday evening.
The Jewell city council meets this Monday evening, August 14 at 7:00 at the Jewell city hall. The council will recognize distinguished musician Stephan Moller for a series of concerts in Jewell this fall for […]
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Stratford city council to discuss the search for a new mayor at Monday’s meeting.
There will be a discussion of a new mayor for the community of Stratford when the city council meets this Monday evening at 7;00 in the city council chambers. The council members will review a […]
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H. Bruce Perry
H. Bruce Perry, 81, of Webster City, Iowa died at his home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the 1st Congregational United Church of Christ in […]
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William “Bill” Fielder
William Fielder, 82, of New Prague, Minnesota, formerly of Webster City, Iowa, died on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN. A visitation will be held at Boman […]
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Hamilton County Supervisors to meet Tuesday morning at 9:00 at the courthouse.
The next Hamilton County Board of Supervisors meeting will be Tuesday morning, August 8 at 9:00 a.m. in the downstairs conference room of the county courthouse. The board will sign a proclamation for Puple Heart […]
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Kenny Kruger
Kenny Kruger, 74 of Webster City died Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial to follow in Graceland […]
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Peter Lana
Peter Lana, age 79, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023.A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be mailed to the family at Foster Funeral & Cremation Center, 800 Willson […]
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Road repair work starts August 7 south of Webster City.
The Hamilton County Secondary Road department has announced that 258th St will be closed between R27 (Tunnel Mill Road) and Inkpaduta Ave, starting Monday, August 7th until Friday, September 1st. Hamilton County Secondary Road crews […]
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Knoxville motorcyclist injured in Thursday aftnoon accident near Williams on Interstate 35.
A motorcyle accident at the 145 southbound mile marker of Interstate 35 near Williams was investigated by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department at 2:42 Thursday afternoon with details of the accident released this morning. Reportedly […]
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Shirley Doolittle
Funeral services for Shirley Ann Doolittle of rural Duncombe will be held Wednesday,August 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Visitation […]
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Fort Dodge Police investigate Sunday morning assault with injuries to a male subject.
Fort Dodge Police were notified shortly after 7 Sunday morning of a report of an unresponsive male laying on the ground in Snell Crawford Park in Fort Dodge. Fort Dodge Fire Department members assisted the […]
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Back to school registration information.
As the month of July is wrapping up, superintendents and principals at many of our north central Iowa school districts have announced plans for registration for the 2023-24 school year starting next month. Webster City […]
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Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies investigate two accidents in the county this week.
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department investigated an accident involving a semi trailer east of Webster City on Hamilton County Roads D-20 and R-38 at 9:21 this (Wednesday) morning. Reportedly an eastbound 2021 Freightliner Conventional semi […]
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Ostrem crowned Hamilton County Fair Queen for 2023.
Amanda Ostrem of rural Stanhope is the 2023 Hamilton County Fair Queen. She was crowned during ceremonies Wednesday night at the fair grandstand. Ostrem will represent Hamilton County at the Iowa State Fair Queen contest […]
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Hamilton County sees an increase in its June unemployment rate.
The Iowa Workforce Development office reported this week that Hamilton County’s unemployment rate for June went up to 2.8 percent for the month. This is up from the May rate of 2.4 percent and the […]
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Shirley Bossenberger
Shirley Bossenberger, 88, of Ames passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 after a short illness at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 […]
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Roger Beem
Roger Beem, 77, of Duncombe died Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. A Celebration of Life with luncheon will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, […]
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Lyle Evans
Lyle Evans, 72, of Webster City died Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Van Diest Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2023 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. Burial […]