The City Council reviewed a plan to expand the reopening to children in grades 2 through 12. The plan calls for a maximum of 40 children in the building at one time. The City Council of Webster City reviewed a plan Monday for the reopening of Fuller Hall for school age youths. The council met in regular session Monday night, utilizing the …James Wagner. March 12, 2024. James C. Wagner, 70, of Webster City, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. Private family graveside service will be held at a later date. James Clair Wagner was born August 17th, 1953, to Everett and Marguerite Wagner.— Daily Freeman-Journal photo by David Borer. Sergio Terrones and Reese Casey were crowned Webster City High School Homecoming King and Queen at Boom Night Tuesday in the Prem Sahai Auditorium at the Webster City High School. The Webster City Lynx will meet the Mason City River Hawks Friday night on Lynx Field. The game starts at 7:30 p.m ...Photo Submission Guidelines. .JPG FILES ONLY. Total File Size under 5 Meg. * The editor reserves the right to decide whether a photograph is suitable for reproduction or to crop if necessary. Please locate your photo here by clicking BROWSE for 1st Photo: Multiple photos are optional. (Do not edit text after selecting correct photo) Photo ...Mar 7, 2024. Jane Curtis. A drone captures what's left of the former Flamingo Motel in Webster City. It was razed this week to make way for a new Kwik Star. Daily Freeman-Journal photo by OHP Marketing/Kent Bailey. The former Flamingo Motel, long an anchor on the west end of what was once Highway 20 in Webster City, has been razed to …"The Webster City Police Department would like to give a special thanks in advance to all who have donated to make this event so successful each year," Mork said. If you would like to make a contribution to this event, monetary donations can be dropped off at the Webster City Police Department or the Webster City Utility Office drop box ...Jane Curtis, the Daily Freeman-Journal's interim editor, was named Master Columnist for her work with the DFJ by the Iowa Newspaper Association Thursday. The award was announced during the INA's annual awards ceremony in Des Moines. The columns for which Curtis was honored were entitled "Dean Bowden wants to seed dreams," "I didn't know," and […]Danny Lee Kepler, 70, passed away on Thursday November 4, 2021, at the Southfield Wellness Community, in Webster City, Iowa. The family has chosen Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) to care for their needs. Danny was born on January 2, 1951, in Webster City, Iowa to Harold and Beulah (Powell) Kepler. He grew up and attended […]At the Webster Theater, there's a free Christmas movie sponsored by Karl Webster City. That starts at 1 p.m. The Candy Cane Hike also begins at 1 p.m. It takes place at Briggs Woods Park, in partnership with Hamilton County Conservation and Webster City Church of Christ.Obituaries. Nov 7, 2023. Our sweet and gentle husband, father, and grandpa, John Joseph Ptacek, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. After spending his life caring for others, he spent the final days of his life in the care of the wonderful staff at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania ...Nearly 50 bands will converge on Fort Dodge this week as Iowa Central Community College hosts the 11th annual Triton Jazz Festival over the course of three days. The festival, which started with just a handful of bands a decade ago, has grown in size each year, according to Iowa Central Director of Athletic Bands […]Robert “Bob” Long, 93, of Webster City, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Van Diest Medical Center. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2022 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday, December […]You can find more photos on page 4 of today's Daily Freeman-Journal. A NICE, MORNING RUN | News, Sports, Jobs - The Freeman Journal Runners from near and far descended upon Twin Parks, 1100 Seneca St., Webster City, this past Tuesday for the annual Firecracker 5K, put on by the Iowa CentralObituaries. Apr 26, 2024. Shirley Ann (Parrish) Voss, 91, passed away April 21, 2024, at Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City. For a full obituary please visit www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com.Mar 21, 2024. Jane Curtis. State Sen. Dennis Guth and state Rep. Shannon Latham will be back in Webster City Saturday for the third in a series of Legislative Forums sponsored in part by the Daily Freeman-Journal and hosted by Iowa Central Community College. The forum will run from 11 a.m. until noon in the Chelsvig Center on the Iowa Central ...Webster City third- and fourth graders perform. Local News. May 9, 2024. Webster City Schools third- and fourth-graders joined together in concert Tuesday at the Webster City High School competition gym under the direction of Dane Barner. — Daily Freeman-journal photo by David Borer.August 28, 1931-April 13, 2021 John was descended from generations of New England sea captains, but his dream was to fly. He was born in Ellsworth, Maine, and attended high school in Webster City, Iowa. He became a naval aviator during the Korean Conflict, flying the F9F-2 Panther while serving aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. […]Volunteer drivers cover three delivery routes in Webster City five days a week, including holidays. “Today there are more than 20 regular drivers and 20 substitutes,” HIll said. “The meals are ready for delivery at about 11 a.m. each day, and the routes take about an hour to complete.”Obituaries. Feb 20, 2024. Wendi Jean Boyd-Strunk, 54, of Webster City, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) Wendi Jean Boyd-Strunk, 54, of Webster City, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024.Obituaries. Ruth Jane Fugate, 74, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the University Park Care Center in Des Moines. Ruth and her twin sister, Rita, were the last of the 18 children born to William & Gertrude (O'Bryan) Fugate. Ruth never married but was surrounded by a tremendous extended family. She retired from Mercy Medical Center in ...Peterson Construction of Webster City will build the complex, submitting a total bid of $279,617.67, including all three alternatives. A total of $183,750 has been raised from private donations. Splash pads are small, outdoor, self-contained water recreation areas with various features for water play, including fountains, slides and sprays.HUGS will meet this morning in Webster City. Humans Understanding Grief — HUGS — will meeting this morning at Crestview Apartments. This meeting begins at ... American Legion Post 191 will host Memorial Day services. American Legion Post 191 will host events on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, in Webster City. Here is a ...The Webster City Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, ... Trinity Lutheran to host Murder at the 1980s Prom. Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City will host Murder at the 1980s Prom, its 2024 Murder Mystery Gala. The ... Webster City Rotary Club 3 Mile Trail Walk/Run is SundayMay 7, 2023. Tyler Anderson. [email protected]. — Daily Freeman-Journal photo by Tyler Anderson. Senior Reese Casey flashes a smile while making her commitment to play volleyball for Grand View University official during Webster City High School's Signing Day, which took place last Wednesday in the Competition Gym at WCHS, 1001 ...Category:Obituaries - The Freeman Journal. ... JoAnn Kuebler, 90, of Webster City formerly of Tucson, AZ and Bettendorf, IA passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Windsor Manor. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Boardroom, 2220 37th Street, Moline, Illinois. ... Daily Newsletter ...A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) in Webster City, with Pastor Dan Kruse officiating. Visitation will be from […] Obituaries | News, Sports, Jobs - The Freeman JournalA long time Webster City chiropractic clinic recently changed hands as Dr. Michael Tindall gets ready to retire. Tindall has been practicing in Webster City for the past 37 years. He purchased the practice of Dr. J.W. Jones in 1984. At that time, the practice was located on Second Street. The clinic moved to its present location at 1527 ...Elizabeth "Bettye" Moberly, 85, of Webster City died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Van Diest Medical Center. The viewing will be Tuesday at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Webster City from 5:30-7:30 PM. Her Memorial Service (with the urn present) will be held Wednesday at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Webster City.Aug 7, 2022 · Obituaries. WEBSTER CITY — Terry Bottorff, 74, of Webster City, died on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Ft. Dodge. Visitation will be at Asbury United Methodist Church, Webster City, on Wednesday, August 10, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. The family has chosen Boman ...Move that forward to 2023. The city council had agreed to put the splash pad into the overall city budget. Consequently, over and over this year it has been talked about — and written about. Hearing no outside input from people thinking it was a bad idea, the council — or at least a portion of it — assumed it must therefore be a good idea.Obituaries. Sep 24, 2023. Kevin Beightol, 48, of Webster City, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines, following a MVA. A celebration of life is 1 p.m. September 30 at Faith United Methodist Church. Simplify Creations is caring for the family. Kevin Beightol, 48, of Webster City, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at ...The City of Webster City is continuing with its Advanced Metering Infrastructure — AMI — project, in partnership with HydroCorp. The project aims to modernize the city’s water metering system. The water meter exchange program, integral to the AMI project, will initiate its first phase on January 8, encompassing routes 4, 11, 14 …Obituaries. Feb 20, 2024. Wendi Jean Boyd-Strunk, 54, of Webster City, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) Wendi Jean Boyd-Strunk, 54, of Webster City, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024.As the director of Funeral Consumers Alliance, a nonprofit that helps people avoid funeral fraud, I know all about mortuary mythology. (That’s what I call the collective "wisdom" a...Local News. Dec 4, 2023. The City of Webster City has implemented a new notification system designed to improve communication with residents. The system enables the City to send timely and relevant notifications to community members. All residents are invited to create a personalized contact preference profile via SchoolMessenger's secure ...Local News. May 17, 2024. South Hamilton High School seniors pose for a photo in their college shirts. Daily Freeman-Journal photo by Angela Hewitt.Obituaries. Jan 16, 2024. Liz Weieneth, 75, of Webster City, died Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be held later this spring. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with the services. Elizabeth Mae McNelly, daughter of Chester and Helen (Conradi) McNelly, was born December 21 ...Obituaries. Joan Kay Foster, 88 of Webster City passed away on Tuesday November 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Webster City Links on Saturday, November 18th from 1-3 PM. (www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com) She is survived by her husband, Verne Foster; daughters, Kay Ross, Alayne (Richard) Rasmussen ...May 17, 2024 · Cherry grabs sixth place medal in discus for WC. May 17, 2024 - Local Sports. DES MOINES — The opening day of the state track and field meet resulted in a medal and three strong performances for the Webster City boys. Jaxon Cherry earned sixth in the Class 3A discus with a personal record of 163-8, moving up three spots through the final flight.A Graveside Service will take place at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17, 2023, Clear Lake City Cemetery, Clear Lake, Iowa. www.murdochfuneralhome.com Alan Sharp | News, Sports, Jobs - The Freeman Journal A Graveside Service will take place at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17, 2023, Clear Lake City CeFebruary 5, 2024. Vivian Kalton, 101, of Webster City, Iowa, passed away on Friday night, February 2, 2024, at Windsor Manor. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, …Aug 3, 2023. Jane Curtis. Three men who were key in the operation of VeroBlue Farms USA in Webster City until its 2018 demise are scheduled to go to jury trial in Texas this month on multiple felony charges related to the firm. Leslie Wulf, Bruce Hall and John Rea have an August 28 court date in Collin County, Texas, according to online court ...The trustee of a trust has a lot of powers in their hands. Many trustees have to pay bills and manage a lot of other items, such as paying for funeral expenses. Many ask, "Can the ...Career on Wheels. Local News. May 22, 2024. Students and volunteers gathered in the parking lot of Iowa Central's Webster City campus Thursday, May 16, for Career on Wheels. "Career on Wheels is an incredible learning experience for fifth-grade students in our area," according to Colette Bertran, Iowa Central's Webster City campus director.Shirley Morton, 94, of Webster City died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Van Diest Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2023 at Missionary Alliance Church in Blairsburg. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with serving […]Category:Obituaries - The Freeman Journal. ... Arden Schlitter, 85, of Webster City, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 22, 2023, at the First Congregational UCC. ... Daily Newsletter; Breaking News; Obituaries; Are you a paying subscriber ...The local firm frequently hears stories from customers about connections to Webster City. In fact, recently, the McMurray Hatchery heard about a couple going on vacation to New […] Webster City to host premier poultry and Homesteading Festival June 29-30 | News, Sports, Jobs - The Freeman JournalMar 16, 2021 ... Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. I'm interested in (please check all that apply). Daily Newsletter; Breaking News; Obituaries.We have lived there for 30 years and raised three extraordinary children - Josi, Gavin and McKenna. Family and Community are very important to me. I've worked in the Child Welfare system for 30 years and hope to continue to serve families in my community. Here is how it began. I graduated from Webster City High School and went to the ...Ayleen Eggers, 93, of Webster City, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Webster City with Pastor Mark Eichler, officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until …The City Council of Webster City will meet this evening in two meetings, the first of which is a public hearing on the proposed annual property tax levy. That meeting will begin at 5:45 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall, 400 Second Street, Webster City, This meeting will be open to the public […]March 12, 2024. James C. Wagner, 70, of Webster City, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. Private family graveside service will be held at a later date. James Clair Wagner was born August 17th, 1953, to Everett and Marguerite Wagner.Peterson Construction of Webster City will build the complex, submitting a total bid of $279,617.67, including all three alternatives. A total of $183,750 has been raised from private donations. Splash pads are small, outdoor, self-contained water recreation areas with various features for water play, including fountains, slides and sprays.— Daily Freeman-Journal photos by Anne Blankenship Carl Rick, third generation owner of Kwik Trip, spoke Wednesday morning during the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Webster City Kwik Star. Members of the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce and local residents gathered at Webster City's newest business for a ribbon cutting ...Local News. Nov 26, 2023. The Webster City Police Department is again holding its annual BLUE Christmas program for families in need so that everyone can have a happy holiday season. "BLUE — Blue Light Uniformed Events — has been in operation for the last several years and has successfully spread the holiday cheer with the help of our ...HUGS will meet this morning in Webster City. Humans Understanding Grief — HUGS — will meeting this morning at Crestview Apartments. This meeting begins at ... American Legion Post 191 will host Memorial Day services. American Legion Post 191 will host events on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, in Webster City. Here is a ...James Wagner. March 12, 2024. James C. Wagner, 70, of Webster City, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. Private family graveside service will be held at a later date. James Clair Wagner was born August 17th, 1953, to Everett and Marguerite Wagner.Webster City falls in regional action. BOONE — The Webster City girls tennis team saw their season come to an end here at regionals. Boone claimed wins in the first five singles matches, taking the dual to advance where they would fall to Carroll Kuemper in a Class 2A regional semifinal. "Hats off to Boone as they are a good team and they ...Jenni Anderson, 45, of Webster City, died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Pastor Jeff Flagg officiating. Private family burial will be in Graceland Cemetery at a later date.5 days ago · HUGS will meet this morning in Webster City. Local News. May 21, 2024. Humans Understanding Grief — HUGS — will meeting this morning at Crestview Apartments. This meeting begins at 9 a.m. We listen. We talk. We care. For more information call Paula at 515-570-5266.City employees pay and benefits plans approved. May 20, 2024. The City Council of Webster City approved pay raises averaging 4% for city employees at its regularly-scheduled meeting Monday at City Hall. Webster City Police staff will receive two 4% increases for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Both police and firefighters are represented by unions ...Daily Freeman-Journal photo by David Borer Temperatures in the 70s brought people outside Monday to Webster City's East Twin Park where they enjoyed the early warmth and the many activities the park offers. Sadie and Jase Gerard, of Webster City, swing from the bars on the playground equipment while dad, Tyler Gerard, looks on.The City Council of Webster City will meet this evening in the council chambers of City Hall, 400 Second Street, Webster City. This meeting begins at 6 p.m. At 6:05 p.m. there will be a public hearing to certify the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. Also on the agenda is a resolution adopting the 2024-2025 Capital […]Nevada started the year 3-0 before a three-point loss to Hampton-Dumont/CAL, which Webster City topped, 35-6. The only other defeat came to unbeaten Creston in district play, as they also downed Harlan, 39-20. Cason Stevenson is the focal point on offense with 1,454 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns. Connor King has …Larry Blankenship, 59, of Webster City died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Mercy One in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Webster City Community Theater, 1001 Willson Ave. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is entrusted with the services. ... Category:Obituaries - The Freeman Journal ...3 days ago · WEBSTER CITY — For the second consecutive season, the Webster City boys are headed to the state soccer tournament. The fourth-ranked Lynx knocked off North Central Conference rival Clear Lake here Wednesday in a Class 2A, Substate 2 final by a 4-0 count. Webster City (15-1 overall) will now face Sioux City Heelan (14-3) on […]The City Council of Webster City will meet this evening in the council chambers at City Hall, 400 Second St., Webster City. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. This is a work session, though the council is expected to vote on a resolution that amends a previous resolution passed and adopted October 16, 2023, for the disposal of city …May 5, 2024 - Local Columns. Mother’s Day 2024 is my siblings and my sixth observance of the special day without a mother. Our mother passed away in November 2018. The six Huisman kids were blessed with a wonderful mother. On a recent Friday my three brothers and I got together for lunch and spent three hours ...HUGS will meet this morning in Webster City. Local News. May 21, 2024. Humans Understanding Grief — HUGS — will meeting this morning at Crestview Apartments. This meeting begins at 9 a.m. We listen. We talk. We care. For more information call Paula at 515-570-5266.Daily Freeman-Journal photo by David Borer Temperatures in the 70s brought people outside Monday to Webster City's East Twin Park where they enjoyed the early warmth and the many activities the park offers. Sadie and Jase Gerard, of Webster City, swing from the bars on the playground equipment while dad, Tyler Gerard, looks on.Obituaries. Dec 29, 2022. Services for Diane Kay Jackson Vasquez, 72, of Webster City, will be 1:00 AM on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Gunderson Funeral hapel in Fort Dodge. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Please isit www.gundersonfuneralhome.com.At the Webster Theater, there's a free Christmas movie sponsored by Karl Webster City. That starts at 1 p.m. The Candy Cane Hike also begins at 1 p.m. It takes place at Briggs Woods Park, in partnership with Hamilton County Conservation and Webster City Church of Christ.. He was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Smallpage, whoObituaries. Mar 21, 2023. WEBSTER CITY — Jerry Doc In October, Kendall Young Library opened the archives with 30 years of the Webster City Tribune available on hamiltoncounty.advantage-preservation.com. Since then, the archives have seen the additions of historic newspapers across the county including The Daily Freeman-Journal. The archives currently range from 1857 to 1925 and include 10 ... Local Sports. Jan 16, 2024. DANA BECKER. sports@freemanjourna Aug 30, 2021 ... The big news here is that our second high ... Webster City Community School District a few years back. ... Daily Newsletter; Breaking NewsKenney family brings son into the world. June 14, 2023. Patrick and Virginia Kenney, of Webster City, welcomed a son, Lane Edward Kenney, into the world on June 13, 2023, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. Lane's birth weight was six pounds, 2.4 ounces. His older sibling is James, who is two years old. Students and volunteers gathered in the parking l...
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