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In today's newsletter:
- How a newly certified industrial park could reshape Webster City’s economy
- Will a $75 million greenhouse project land in Webster City?
- How Webster City’s first settlers shaped the town you know today
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A severe afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 28 degrees.
- Saturday: Very windy; much colder, temps: high: 50, low: 30.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 57 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Webster City Gateway Industrial Park Achieves Site Certification (kqradio.com) — Webster City’s 478-acre Gateway Industrial Park has just been certified as an Iowa Certified Site, signaling it’s fully vetted and ready for major new employers. Local and regional partners say this designation should boost Webster City’s visibility with site selectors, speed up development timelines, and help attract long-term investment and jobs to Hamilton County and Central Iowa. 
2. IEDA to consider the application for the Edible Garden AG and Edible Garden Prairie Hills LLC business incentive grant on Friday. (kqradio.com) — State economic officials will decide Friday whether to approve incentives for Edible Garden to take over the former Kenco and Natural Shrimp warehouse in Webster City. If approved, the project is expected to bring 42 new high-quality jobs and about $75 million in investment while producing locally grown, organic, sustainable foods for the region.
3. Bell first in county, Brewer first in Newcastle (freemanjournal.net) — Webster City’s earliest days come to life through the stories of settlers like Preston Bell, Wilson Brewer, and W.C. Willson, who helped shape the town’s name, railroads, and business district. From the first cabin within today’s city limits to the still-standing Willson Opera House building, this piece traces how Webster City became Hamilton County’s seat and commercial hub.
4. Lynx boys compete in NCC match (freemanjournal.net) — Webster City’s boys tennis team fell 6-3 to St. Edmond in Fort Dodge, but players like Nathan Wardell and freshman Vincent Bittner notched key wins in tight tiebreakers. Coach Mark Fisher praised the team’s growth and mental toughness as the Lynx prepare to host North Polk in their next home match.
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Golf: B/JV/V
Jefferson Community Golf Course
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Kennedy Park , 1415 Nelson Ave , Fort Dodge
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Ladies Day Retreat
500 East Ln , Jewell
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Badger Public Library , 211 1st Ave SE , Badger
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Oakridge Golf Course
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Track: B/V
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- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Webster City. Apply here.
- Ascentia Staffing posted a job opening for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Webster City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Webster City here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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