Obituaries
Greg Malmstrom
Greg Malmstrom, 89, of Webster City died Monday, April 13, 2026 at Van Diest Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 at Asbury United Methodist Church with visitation […]
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Roland-Story track and field competes in IATC Indoor Championships on Friday
AMES, Ia. — The Roland-Story Norsemen track and field teams returned to action on Friday evening, as they competed in the annual IATC Indoor Championships at Lied Rec Center on the campus of Iowa State. […]
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Sharon McCormick
Sharon McCormick, 68, of Duncombe died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her home. No services are scheduled at this time. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with serving the family.
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Hamilton County Board of Health to meet Thursday afternoon, January 22nd at 5:00 p.m
There will be a meeting of the Hamilton County Board of Health this Thursday afternoon, January 22nd at 5:00 p.m. at the public health board room at 1610 Collins Street in Webster City. The board […]
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Iowa State Patrol investigate a four-vehicle accident Tuesday morning at the Hamilton-Hardin County line
There was no report of any injuries in a four-vehicle accident shortly before 8 Tuesday morning at the Hamilton Hardin county line at 270th Street and Zublin Avenue. The Iowa State Patrol reported a 2020 […]
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Letters to Santa 2025: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary
Letters to Santa program, featuring letters from kids at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School. Readers: Quinn Douglas, Jerry Klaver
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Fort Dodge Man to Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine
A man who distributed methamphetamine on two occasions while on state probation was sentenced yesterday to more than seven years in federal prison. Desmond Collins, age 34, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, received the prison term […]
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DCI Investigating Shooting Incident & Officer-Involved Shooting in Butler County
BUTLER COUNTY, Iowa – On November 27, 2025, the Iowa State Patrol (ISP) requested assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) with an officer-involved shooting that occurred near the intersection of C13 and Franklin […]
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Hamilton County Secures Federal Funding for Replacement of Williams Overpass Bridge
The Hamilton County Growth Partnership is pleased to announce a major infrastructure investment that will support safety, mobility, and long-term economic vitality in Hamilton County. The 93-year-old Williams Overpass Bridge, located on R75 along the […]
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77th Webster City Rotary Club Leadership Banquet set for Sunday,November 16th
This Sunday evening,November 16th will bring the 77th annual Webster City Rotary Leadership Banquet to the Briggs Woods Conference Center. Twenty-four students from Hamilton County will be honored at this year’s banquet. The keynote speaker […]
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Van Diest Medical Center is honored for Digital Excellence as a 2025 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
Webster City | The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), has announced the results of the highly anticipated Digital Health Most Wired Survey results for the 2025 data collection period. Van Diest Medical Center […]
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Rosemary Hilton
Rosemary Diane Hilton died peacefully at her home in Webster City, Iowa, on October 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 83. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October […]
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October meeting of the Webster City Community School Board set for this Monday evening, October 13th.
The Webster City Community School Board will meet for its October session this Monday evening, October 13th at 6:00 in the school board room at 820 Des Moines Street. The Monday board session will include […]
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Humboldt County Man to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm
Lawrence Moore, 37, from Bode, Iowa, was sentenced on September 4, 2025, to 96 months’ imprisonment. On April 10, 2025, in federal court in Sioux City, Moore pled guilty to possession of a firearm […]
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Fort Dodge Police release the identity of the man in the Tuesday morning homicide.
FORT DODGE- Fort Dodge Police Thursday released the name of the victim of last Tuesday’s homicide in the city. He is identified as 45-year-old Justo Cruz Calindo of Fort Dodge. The body of Calindo was […]
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Hamilton County Fair Queen contestants for 2025 announced.
Seven ladies will compete for the title of Hamilton County Fair Queen. The contestants for this year’s contest were announced on Friday by the organizers of the contest. They are 17-year-old Kate Feltz of Webster […]
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Clifford Ludwig
Clifford Don Ludwig Sr., 91 of Webster City, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City. A celebration of Cliff’s life will be held in the fall. In lieu of […]
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Tom Dinsdale
Tom Dinsdale, 83 of Blairsburg, died Sunday, July 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Private family services will be held at a later date. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with […]
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Fort Dodge Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm.
Michael Turner, 35, from Fort Dodge, Iowa was sentenced July 1, 2025, to 87 months’ imprisonment, in federal court in Sioux City, for possession of firearm by a prohibited person. At the plea hearing on […]
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LISTEN: Hall of Fame Webster City softball coach Dave Hilton talks following tournament-naming ceremony
Former Webster City softball coach and IGCA Hall of Fame Coach Dave Hilton talks about Webster City’s newly named softball tournament, the “Dave Hilton Classic”, as well as his best memories as coach of Webster […]