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Van Diest Medical Center receives high rating

Local Business August 29, 2026

WEBSTER CITY — The Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City is one of just nine Iowa hospitals to receive five stars from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services for patient experience for 2026, according to information released by Becker’s Hospital Review. Nationwide, 250 hospitals received a five-star rating. CMS calculates patient survey star ratings from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, which captures patients’ experiences during a recent hospital stay. A five-star mark is the highest rating on the survey’s overall ...

Free paint collection days planned

News Brief August 29, 2026

Residents of Humboldt and Webster counties will have a free way to properly dispose of old paint in the coming week. The North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency will hold a free residential paint collection days Thursday, Friday and Saturday at its facility at 2141 Gypsum Hollow Road. Collection hours are: • 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday • 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday • 7:30 a.m to noon Saturday

Public Safety Center referendum pushed to November 2027

Local News August 28, 2026

Webster County voters will not be asked to consider a new Public Safety Center referendum this November after local officials agreed to push the proposed vote back one year. In a joint statement released Thursday afternoon, the Webster County Public Safety Authority, Webster County and City ...

Go and Do: Aug. 28, 2026

Local News August 28, 2026

Around the area HARCOURT — Faith Lutheran Church in Harcourt will hold an ice cream social and bake sale from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SUNDAY at the church, 113 N. Ash St., Harcourt. A meal of beef burgers, chips, baked beans, dessert, homemade ice cream and beverage will be available for a freewill donation; take-outs will also be available. FONDA — The Fonda Arts Center will host singer/pianist Tom Lichter at 3 p.m. on SUNDAY at the Fonda Arts Center on the Northwest corner of Fourth and Main Streets in Fonda. Everyone is welcome. As always, free admission, free refreshments; ...

News of Record: Aug. 28, 2026

News of record August 28, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Sex offender registry provide false information, first offense — Thomas M. Morris, 28, 1908 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 4. First degree harassment — Jesseca M. Montenegro, 33, 430 Ave. G, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Jesseca M. Montenegro, 33, 430 Ave. G, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Amanda M. Clark, 29, Cedar Rapids, dismissed. D’ante D. Whitfield, 29, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Shatasha ...

New Manson daycare is preparing for children

Local News August 28, 2026

MANSON - A former church in Manson is being transformed into a day care center to meet the needs of families in that community. Crater Kids Community Daycare may welcome its first students into the former United Church of Christ building in January. Opening the doors to the center will ...