Jan 2, 2025 · To borrow parlance from an iconic Iowa-based movie, the phrase “If you build it they will come,” has been shown to be true if the thing being built is a modernization of U.S. Highway 20 to finally make it four lanes wide across the entire Hawkeye State.. Phillips, of Sac City, was the president of the U.S. 20 Corridor Association for years, working with a …

Nov 7, 2024 · Nov. 11, 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is dedicated. Four unknowns were exhumed from four different American cemeteries in France. Caskets were shifted and rotated, with no trace remaining of which cemetery each had come from. A sergeant who had not been present for the moving of the caskets was led into […]

3 days ago · DES MOINES — The South Hamilton boys fell in an early hole here last Friday to sixth-ranked (Class 2A) Grand View Christian and never recovered. The Thunder took a 24-point lead after the first on their way to posting a 69-23 victory over the Hawks. Grant Larson scored 10 points to lead South Hamilton as […]

Dec 30, 2024 · But on January 1, 2025, she’ll say goodbye to all that and begin a well-deserved retirement from her work with the City of Webster City. Born in Clarion, Bonjour grew up in Dows, graduating from Dows High School in 1979.

It’s 2025. But before we forget there was a 2024, let’s give a shout out to some of the people who led this community forward so that we could get to this year in good shape. Sheriff Doug Timmons. Timmons retired at the end of 2024, handing the …

Dec 23, 2024 · The Webster City boys put a cap on 2024 in a big way here Friday night, besting Algona in North Central Conference play, 54-47. A 35-point second half helped the Lynx (3-3 overall, 2-1 in league) erase an early deficit, as three players reached double figures. Cole Miller scored 13, Luke Firsching had 12 and […]

Dec 18, 2024 · Shiloh Mork resigned as chief of police in Webster City effective Wednesday, Dec. 18. That resignation comes in the wake of an investigation. “The city conducted an investigation into allegations related to Shiloh Mork’s service as a police chief,” according to a document from the city that is a response to the Daily Freeman-Journal’s request […]

Dec 29, 2024 · The Webster City Area Chamber New Year’s Eve Gala will feature a silent auction with donations from local businesses. Bidding sheets and gift certificates will be available on the entry tables from 6:30 to 10 p.m. This is an in-person event. Here are some of the auction items: — Car Detailing from Black and Blue […]

Jan 2, 2025 · Hamilton County has a new sheriff and two new supervisors, all three of whom were officially sworn in Thursday morning during a reorganization meeting. District Court Judge James McGlynn led the oath of office. Also sworn in for a new term was veteran Hamilton County Auditor Kim Schaa. Alex Pruismann is the new sheriff. He […]

4 days ago · Susanna Kay McCormick, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Rock Island, IL. A visitation will be hosted by her family on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 4-6:00 PM at the Wheelan-Pressley Funeral Home in Rock Island. Graveside services will take place at 12:00 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Graceland Cemetery […]