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The Freeman Journal
freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 09 > downtown-revitalization-is-a-go

Downtown revitalization is a Go.

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (342+ words) Getting rid of the barricades has taken time. The city recently completed negotiations with Lotus for purchase of the 707 Second St. building, and with Cindy Bettis, owner of 545 Second, once home to Kelly's Bar. City Attorney Zach Chizek told the…...

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freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 09 > voter-turnout-high-for-webster-city-school-referendums

Voters approve all three issues to support Webster City High School improvements

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (287+ words) The voters turned out both early and throughout the day at the Ed Prince building in Webster City as voters were asked to vote on three issues concerning upgrades to the Webster City High School. A steady stream of voters…...

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freemanjournal.net > sports > local-sports > 2026 > 09 > webster-city-doubles-up-nevada

Webster City doubles up Nevada

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (245+ words) The Webster City girls tennis team finished off a busy week with an impressive 6-3 victory over Nevada here last Thursday. The Lynx claimed four of the six singles matches, with Gabbie Sebert, Chloe Bakken, Abby Heckert and Haylee Ades each…...

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freemanjournal.net > news > business-briefs > 2026 > 09 > van-diest-supply-celebrates-70th-anniversary-on-sept-11

Van Diest Supply celebrates 70th anniversary on Sept. 11

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (690+ words) The Van Diest Supply Company will be hosting an Open House on Friday, inviting the public to join them in celebrating the 70th Anniversary of their business. There will be guided tours offered of their facility in addition to a lunch....

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freemanjournal.net > opinion > 2026 > 09 > voters-face-wchs-facilities-question-next-week-do-they-know-enough

Voters face WCHS facilities question next week: Do they know enough?

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (522+ words) For the past six months, the Webster City Community School District Board has shared with the community the need for improvements at the Webster City High School facility. There are many issues we can agree upon; take, for instance, the…...

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freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 09 > its-a-sculpture-its-flowers-no-its-a-bike-rack

It’s a sculpture, it’s flowers….no it’s a bike rack

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (395+ words) The bike rack of metallic flowers located on Willson Avenue has finally been discovered and used the way it was originally intended. The rack, designed by Tim Adams, is located just off 2nd street on Willson Avenue. It was a joint…...

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freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > its-back-to-school-and-the-buses-are-here

It’s back to school and the buses are here

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (838+ words) The first day of school brings many things, including new teachers, new classrooms, new friends, new school supplies and clothing. But it also brings the return of the bus scramble, the return of children on bicycles, walking on sidewalks and…...

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freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > results-announced-from-the-2026-hamilton-county-fair-goat-show

Results announced from the 2026 Hamilton County Fair goat show

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (189+ words) Results from the Hamilton County fair for the goat classes have been released. They are as follows: Meat Senior Showmanship Champion: Nate Sparks Meat Junior Showmanship Reserve Champion: Warren Koster LOT 20: Junior Doe: Class 3 GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE: Dallace Oberender…...

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freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > taylor-nokes-is-new-chamber-executive-for-chamber-of-commerce

Taylor Nokes is new chamber executive for Chamber of Commerce

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (373+ words) Taylor Nokes has been hired as the new Executive Director of the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce. Nokes is a Webster City native, and is the daughter of Kris Zahn and Denny Schnathorst. Graduating from Webster City High School…...

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freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > market-nights-return-tonight-with-double-youth-produce-bucks

Market Nights return tonight with double youth produce bucks

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (329+ words) Downtown Webster City will come alive again tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for another evening of Webster City Market Nights, bringing the community together to shop, eat, connect and support local businesses. This week's Market Nights will feature Dogtown Rhythm Band performing live…...