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American Legion Post 523 in Dows to host “Be the One”
American Legion Post 523 in Dows will host “Be the One”, which is aimed at reducing the number of veterans lost to suicide. The American Legion is leading a nationwide effort to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.
Webster City City Council to meet Tuesday evening,September 3 at 6:00 p.m.
The first meeting of September for the Webster City City Council will be this Tuesday evening, September 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the city council chambers. The meeting is delayed one day due to Monday’s Labor Day holiday. The agenda includes the signing of a proclamation for Doodlebug Days set for September 9 through 14th by Mayor John Hawkins. A public hearing for the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the furnishing of 69kV Control Panels for the Reisner Substation will be held at 6:05 Tuesday evening. The recommendations from the Webster City Hotel/Motel Tax Board Chaiperson for grant applications will be reviewed for approval. The city council will review a resolution accepting and executing Easements in connection with the 2022 Electrical Underground Conversion Project. There will be a discussion on additional funding for the sidewalk installation on the Fair Meadow Drive Project, Phase 1 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents not to exceed $36,000. A motion to approve a six-month temporary easement between Fifth Generation Investments LLC ( Bomgaars) and the City of Webster City as legally described in Easement Conveyance for the purpose of removing trees, shrubs or other vegetation, along with grading, sloping, shaping and seeding said portion of the Owner’s property plus other matters before the council.
Courthouse project will cost more
The re-wiring project for the lights on the courthouse lawn will cost Wright County more than originally planned. The supervisors learned Aug. 26 that the low bidder has backed out of the contract. The name of the low bidder was never revealed in a public meeting in June, and was...
Suzanne Sogard is inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Suzanne Sogard, of Stanhope, was inducted into the 2024 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on August 18. Sogard stands as a pillar within the Hamilton County community, her dedication to 4-H spanning generations and leaving a positive mark on the organization.
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