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Demolition begins on Kwik Star property in Webster City

WEBSTER CITY — The former Naden Industries building, for years the home of the firm’s iconic scoreboard production, is gradually becoming refuse as Kwik Star takes another step towards its planned westside site in Webster City. Andy Jones, of Jones Rock & Dirt, Webster City, said ...

Chiropractic sports care offered in Humboldt, Fort Dodge

Function First Spine and Sport has been open since June 2021 in downtown Humboldt. The clinic opened with a dream to help keep the focus of health care on the person, not just the condition. It is located along Sumner Avenue in Humboldt. The Humboldt office will continue being the primary ...

Something wild

Perhaps Webster City can thank Bonnie and Clyde for the retro, forward-thinking spot downtown where a cocktail can soothe even the most urgent thirst. Wildcat Distilling Co., whose brick and mortar Tasting Room occupies 626 Second St., serves up camaraderie and its namesake whiskey. The ...

La Perla Jarocha

In 2006, a small food store opened on Seneca Street, catering to the growing Hispanic community here in Webster City. The owner of the shop, Julia Sosa, also worked at Webster City Custom Meats here in town. To fulfill her dream, which was to have her own business, she was challenged by ...

Ernst recognizes FD quilt shop

Tillies Quilts, 17 S. 12th St., has been selected by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst as her Small Business of the Week. Ernst, the top Republican on the Senate Small Business Committee, has been recognizing an Iowa small business every week. Driven by her dream of owning her own quilt shop, Jo ...

Activity is increasing at new Landus site

BADGER — Landus didn’t waste any time putting its new Webster County site to use. It announced the purchase of the former Sparboe Companies egg farm along U.S. Highway 169 in August. In September, it was taking delivery of newly harvested soybeans there. In the coming year, Landus ...