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Brew Travel Center opening Nov. 16

WEBSTER CITY — When it comes to convenience stores, Brew Oil’s name says it all. These are the familiar, friendly places we go to fill our tanks with fuel and fuel ourselves with coffee. Early in 2026, Webster City learned the former Doc’s Stop at 407 Closz Drive had been acquired ...

A higher standard

HUMBOLDT — Growing up on the family farm, Kyle Larsen learned the ins and outs of pork production. Today, Larsen relies on artificial insemination to ensure the pork he and his wife produce for Niman Ranch has superior genetics and meets high quality standards. Niman Ranch is a network ...

Different personalities come together in ‘The Roommate’

WEBSTER CITY — What happens when two women with very different backgrounds become roommates? Audiences will find out when Webster City Community Theatre presents “The Roommate,” a witty, surprising and thought-provoking comedy by acclaimed playwright Jen Silverman, Nov. 5–8. Set in ...

Marine Corps service took Sexton to Africa, Beirut

George Sexton by his own admission was a handful growing up on a Century Farm in Calhoun County. As a result he moved to California to live with relatives for nearly a year. The change in scenery soon presented Sexton with a choice: from a judge. The choice was to join the Marine Corps or ...

News of Record: Oct. 31, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Introduce intoxicants or drugs into institution — Margie A. Berg, 58, 1503 Ninth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. Possession of controlled substance, methamphetamine, first offense — Margie A. Berg, 58, 1503 Ninth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. Driving while license suspended — Terrell D. Adams, 30, 1021 First Ave. N., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Miguel Angel Regalado Alvarez Jr., 19, Humboldt, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 18, no contact order issued. Police ...

Meet the candidates for Webster County recorder

Today’s edition of The Messenger provides a brief introduction to the two candidates running for Webster County recorder. Democratic incumbent Courtney Bender Balkenede, who was appointed to complete an unexpired term, is seeking her first full term. She was the deputy recorder when the ...