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The Freeman Journal
freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 09 > downtown-revitalization-is-a-go

Downtown revitalization is a Go.

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (342+ words) Getting rid of the barricades has taken time. The city recently completed negotiations with Lotus for purchase of the 707 Second St. building, and with Cindy Bettis, owner of 545 Second, once home to Kelly's Bar. City Attorney Zach Chizek told the…...

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freemanjournal.net > news > business-briefs > 2026 > 09 > van-diest-supply-celebrates-70th-anniversary-on-sept-11

Van Diest Supply celebrates 70th anniversary on Sept. 11

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (690+ words) The Van Diest Supply Company will be hosting an Open House on Friday, inviting the public to join them in celebrating the 70th Anniversary of their business. There will be guided tours offered of their facility in addition to a lunch....

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freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > the-people-business

‘The People Business’

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (757+ words) STRATFORD -- "The people business," that's what farming is all about, Aaron Putze told members of Hamilton County Farm Bureau as they gathered at Back Country Winery in late August for the group's annual meeting. Weaving his talk from Dolly Parton…...

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freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > taylor-nokes-is-new-chamber-executive-for-chamber-of-commerce

Taylor Nokes is new chamber executive for Chamber of Commerce

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (373+ words) Taylor Nokes has been hired as the new Executive Director of the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce. Nokes is a Webster City native, and is the daughter of Kris Zahn and Denny Schnathorst. Graduating from Webster City High School…...

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freemanjournal.net > news > local-news > 2026 > 08 > market-nights-return-tonight-with-double-youth-produce-bucks

Market Nights return tonight with double youth produce bucks

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (329+ words) Downtown Webster City will come alive again tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for another evening of Webster City Market Nights, bringing the community together to shop, eat, connect and support local businesses. This week's Market Nights will feature Dogtown Rhythm Band performing live…...