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The maximum possible property tax rate that Webster County landowners would pay to their county government was introduced during a public hearing Tuesday mornin

Two Republicans will be competing in the June primary election for the chance to oppose Democratic Webster County Supervisor Mark Campbell. And two political

Some of Webster County’s elected officials will be getting 2 percent raises on July 1. The county supervisors, however, will not be among them. The Boa

To the average citizen, prompt, effective emergency medical care would seem like an essential service. But in Iowa, emergency medical services are not an esse

The Compensation Board has recommended 9.5% salary increases in Fiscal Year 2025 for the Webster County county sheriff, recorder, auditor, treasurer and attorne

A Fort Dodge man announced Thursday his candidacy for the Webster County Board of Supervisors in this year’s election cycle. Clayton Bills, of Fort Dodge, i

Over the next month, Webster County voters will have several opportunities to learn more about a proposed new county jail and sheriff’s office facility and

Future growth in Webster County will be guided by a document approved by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday. The board voted to adopt the Webster County Compreh

On Tuesday, during a public hearing on the matter, several area landowners shared their concerns and opposition to the two potential wind farm developments being considered in the northeastern part of the county. Several are completely opposed to any development of wind turbines, but the issue up for discussion at this time is the county’s existing zoning ordinance for wind turbines and whether to update it to make it more or less restrictive, or to leave it as is.

In an unusual sight, the Webster County Board of Supervisors’ meeting room was packed to the brim during its Tuesday morning meeting at the Webster County