Webster City & Hamilton Co Destination Guide

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The Webster City area is known for its rich history and pride in its heritage. Our Kendall Young Library, the beautiful architecture and significance as part of Kendall Young’s lasting legacy make it a Webster City landmark. A must see for any Webster City visitor, along with the historic home he shared with his wife, the Jane Young House, next to the now twice-expanded library.

As we lean into 2023, the Webster City area has a lot to look forward to. Iowa’s new tourism initiatives highlight our regions lakes and land. Of course, Briggs Woods Park and Little Wall Lake are treasured recreational areas of the Webster City area, whether you’re admiring the park waterfalls, spending the afternoon kayaking or canoeing on the lake, or just relaxing at the beach. Our campground amenities

make any length of stay possible at the parks. The connection the Boone River Trail provides to Webster City from Briggs Woods Park also makes a great extension of the recreational area for walkers, joggers, and bicyclers.

As you browse through our guide, find all the destinations to make a daytrip, weekend, or afternoon in the Webster City Area. This year our local theater will be performing The Sound of Music in July. Our community has let us know they’re looking forward to the return of Webster City Market Nights on Thursday evenings in June, July, & August will have even more experiences to offer!

We look forward to seeing you at any one of our area’s amenities and recreational areas. Take care and we invite you to explore our lakes and lands!

EVENTS of Calendar

MAY 26-27

JUNAUG

JUNE 9-10

JunqueFest

Hamilton County Fairgrounds Webster City

Market Nights

Downtown Webster City

Jewell Jubilee

Downtown Jewell

JULY 4 4th of July Celebration Williams

JULY 15 Stanhope

JULY 25-30

Watermelon Days Downtown Stanhope

Hamilton Cty. Fair

Hamilton County Fairgrounds Webster City

AUG 1 National Night Out

SEPT 13-16

OCT 19-21

OCT 21,27,28

West Twin Park Webster City

Doodle Bug Reunion

Hamilton County Fairgrounds Webster City

Ladies Night Out Webster City

Scream Fest 2023

The Haunted Barn

DEC 2 Christmas in the City Webster City

DEC 31 New Year’s Eve Gala Webster City

STAY

America’s Best Value

1700 Superior Street Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-3631

www.redlion.com

AmericInn

411 Closz Dr. Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-3999

www.wyndhamhotels.com/americinn

Guest Suite

Peaceful Rest Apartment Sleeps: 6 www.airbnb.com

Hamilton County Conservation Cabins

515-832-9570

515-297-0423

www.conservation.hamiltoncountyiowa.com

Super 8

305 Closz Dr. Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-2000

www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8

Places to Places to

MEET

American Legion Post 191 PO Box 491

Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-2087 641-780-2814

Facebook: American Legion Post 191

Seating capacity:Bar: 40 Back:42 Total: 150

Back Country Winery

3533 Fenton Ave

Stratford, IA 50249

712-461-0372

www.backcountrywinery.com

Seating capacity: 200

Briggs Woods Conference Center

2501 Briggs Wood Trail Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-9572

www.briggswoodsconferencecenter.com

Seating capacity: 350

Faith United Methodist

2020 Superior Street Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-9193

www.faithumcwc.com

Fuller Hall

625 Bank Street

Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-9193

www.webstercity.com

Seating capacity:50

Hamilton County Expo

1200 Bluff Street Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-1443

www.hamcoexpo.com

Seating capacity: Van Diest: 250 Ed Prince: 350 Show Arena: 450

inTANDEM Workspace

501 Bank Street Webster City, IA 50595

515-215-8604

www.intandemworkspace.com

Seating capacity: 25

Jane Young House

629 Elm Street

Webster City, IA 50595

515-835-9111

www.janeyounghouse.com

Seating capacity: 49

Kendall Young Library

1201 Wilson Ave

Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-9100

www.kylib.org

Seating capacity:100 no tables/70 with tables

La Perla Jarocha Restaurant

611 2nd Street

Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-7945

Facebook: La Perla Jarocha Restaurant

Seating capacity:15

Legacy Learning Boone River Valley 719 Seneca Street Webster City, IA 50595

515-835-1264

www.legacylearningbrv.org

Seating capacity:15-20

Mornin Glory Coffee

719 Des Moines Street

Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-1897

www.morninglorycoffee.com

Seating capacity:38

Stanhope Community Building 600 Main Street

Stanhope, IA 50246

515-826-3211

www.stanhope.lib.ia.us

Seating capacity: 250

Webster Theater (HERO)

610 2nd Street

Webster City, IA 50595

515-832-6684

www.webstertheater.org

Seating capacity: 236

Wildcat Distillery Co

626 2nd Street Webster City, IA 50595

515-524-6018

www.wildcatdistillery.com

Seating capacity: 50

WEBSTER CITY PARK & REC Play Let ’s

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Things

to Keep Kids Busy in Webster City.

Hike the Briggs Woods recreation trail system: bring the stroller and enjoy a scenic hike where you can see wildlife, water, and burn some energy.

Splish and splash in the outdoor Webster City pool in the summer or the indoor pool at Fuller Hall.

Lions Stafford Park has lots of fun equipment for the youngsters. They can practice some balance and there are musical features to some of the equipment pieces! They even had a wheelchair swing!

Exercise the kids and the dogs at Sketchley’s dog park

Wehrheim Park offers a full court basketball court and plenty of room to run!

Engage their minds and imagination at Kendall Young Library. Downstairs is where all the fun activities for our youth are located. Their website is always up to date with activities!

At East and West Twin Parks you can explore large art displays and play on the equipment. They also have outdoor workout equipment you can utilize while watching the kids play.

Load up the bike and grab a picnic lunch and enjoy the 6-mile Boone River Trail

Need a shorter stroll? Then we recommend the Brewer Creek Trail which is a 2-mile loop that is scenic and easily accessible.

End the day with a night at the movies at the Webster Theater or if you are lucky check out the community theater because a great live play or musical with local talent might be happening!

Lions Stafford Park is a beautiful neighborhood park located on the west end of Webster City. This park includes a large green space for play, an inclusive playground, two swing set bays, a wheelchair accessible swing and a small basketball court.

This sports complex has two softball fields, Carl Rhoer Ice Skating Rink, playground area, and canoe access. Visitors can access the Boone River trail via the trailhead right across the street. The park is backdropped by the Historic Boone River bridge to the North.

Ice Skating

The Carl Rhoer Ice Rink is open when the weather allows from 5:00pm8:00pm on weeknights and 1:00pm8:00pm on weekends. Use of the rink is free, and dozens of skates are available to the public. The warming house and restrooms are open to the public while the rink is open.

Lions Stafford Park

Nokomis Park

Accessible, age appropriate playground equipment greets visitors and residents alike

Coming in 2024 NEW Splash Pad!

East Twin Park is a popular park located in the center of the community. The following amenities are offered at East Twin: playground equipment, outdoor fitness equipment, skate park, basketball court, pickle ball court and a mini pitch soccer system.

West Twin Park is also located in the center of the community. This park offers two shelters available for rent, playground equipment and the Arts R Alive art sculptures.

Kendall Young Park is a beautiful, scenic area located one mile north of Webster City. The White Fox Creek meanders through the park and offers a tranquil and peaceful environment surrounded by oak and hickory trees. The park includes the following amenities: two horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court, playground equipment, fishing access, public restrooms, Girl Scout Lodge and three shelters available for rent with an additional open shelter overlooking the White Fox Creek. Approximately seventy acres of unfarmable land was given to the City in 1914 from the Kendall Young Library trustees which created Kendall Young Park. This park is a great location to enjoy the quiet of nature.

Kendall Young Park

Kendall Young Park, a gift to the city enjoyed for generations

Open

HAMILTON COUNTY PARKS

Pick a Trail Grab a Paddle

Rivers and lakes and trails OH MY! By land or by water, adventure awaits those who love the outdoors and all there is to discover throughout Hamilton County, Iowa!

Rivers and lakes and trails OH MY! By land or by water, adventure awaits those who love the outdoors and all there is to discover throughout Hamilton County, Iowa!

Briggs Woods Park was the first county park in Iowa - with land donated to the people of Hamilton County in 1919....preceding the state park system by one year!

Briggs Woods Park was the first county park in Iowa - with land donated to the people of Hamilton County in 1919....preceding the state park system by one year!

Briggs Woods Park has grown from the original 60 acres to 544 that includes campsites, trails, river access, playgrounds, a 62-acre lake, cabins, shelters, and numerous open spaces.

Briggs Woods Park has grown from the original 60 acres to 544 that includes campsites, trails, river access, playgrounds, a 62-acre lake, cabins, shelters, and numerous open spaces.

WILDFLOWER TRAIL

Briggs Woods Park 1

The Wildflower Trail at Briggs Woods is a short trail by Shelter 2 that connects to the woodland trail. The Trail Head sign reminds people, not to take anything and just leave footprints behind. No flower picking is allowed. However, visitors can pick mushrooms, berries, nuts, and asparagus. You walk down into a deep raven and walk up a very narrow trail that connects to the Woodland Trail that goes all the way to the

The Wildflower Trail at Briggs Woods is a short trail by Shelter 2 that connects to the woodland trail. The Trail Head sign reminds people, not to take anything and just leave footprints behind. No flower picking is allowed. However, visitors can pick mushrooms, berries, nuts, and asparagus. You walk down into a deep raven and walk up a very narrow trail that connects to the Woodland Trail that goes all the way to the

The Wildflower Trail at Briggs Woods is a short trail by Shelter 2 that connects to the woodland trail. The Trail Head sign reminds people, not to take anything and just leave footprints behind. No flower picking is allowed. However, visitors can pick mushrooms, berries, nuts, and asparagus. You walk down into a deep raven and walk up a very narrow trail that connects to the Woodland Trail that goes all the way to the

Briggs Woods Park Waterfalls. The trail is a moderately difficult walk. The trail is best known for having spring wildflowers at (April, May, and June ) this time of the year like May Apples, Blue Phlox, Blue Bells, Dutchman’s Britches, Blood Root, Wild Ginger, Spring Beauty, Jack-in-the-pulpit, and Trout Lilies, along with a variety of other wildflower types.

Briggs Woods Park Waterfalls. The trail is a moderately difficult walk. The trail is best known for having spring wildflowers at (April, May, and June ) this time of the year like May Apples, Blue Phlox, Blue Bells, Dutchman’s Britches, Blood Root, Wild Ginger, Spring Beauty, Jack-in-the-pulpit, and Trout Lilies, along with a variety of other wildflower types.

Briggs Woods Park Waterfalls. The trail is a moderately difficult walk. The trail is best known for having spring wildflowers at (April, May, and June ) this time of the year like May Apples, Blue Phlox, Blue Bells, Dutchman’s Britches, Blood Root, Wild Ginger, Spring Beauty, Jack-in-the-pulpit, and Trout Lilies, along with a variety of other wildflower types.

Briggs Woods Park was the first county park in Iowa - with land donated to the people of Hamilton County in 1919....preceding the state park system by one year! Briggs Woods Park has grown from the original 60 acres to 544 that includes campsites, trails, river access, playgrounds, a 62-acre lake, cabins, shelters, and numerous open spaces.

WILDFLOWER TRAIL Briggs Woods Park

Rivers and lakes and trails OH MY! By land or by water, adventure awaits those who love the outdoors and all there is to discover throughout Hamilton County, Iowa!

WILDFLOWER TRAIL Briggs Woods Park

2 KAYAKING & CANOEING

Briggs Woods Park & Little Wall Lake

Grab a paddle and hit the water. Rentals make day-trips easy peasy.

Rentals - Call Campground host at 515-832-9570

• $10 per canoe based on 2 people for 2 hours.

• Canoes are rented from the campground hosts.

•Final rental is 4:00 pm.

• Renter is responsible for transporting for river floats.

3 WATERFALLS

Briggs Woods Park

Briggs Woods Park even has its own waterfall! A small creek connects to the lake and includes several waterfalls along the way. Visitors often skip the beach just to wade in the falls. To access the waterfalls, drive into Briggs Woods Park and follow the

drive past the beach to the other side of the lake. There is a parking lot near the spillway. Come discover the hidden beauty of this local waterfall and the nature that surrounds it!

TRAILS

Boone River & JewEllsworth Trails

This 10-foot-wide concrete trail is 6 miles in length from Webster City to the Briggs Woods Golf Course. This trail will follow the Boone River, under the railroad bridge and along Briggs Woods Lake in timbered areas. A beautiful and scenic walk or ride for your enjoyment. If people have physical limitations or are in a wheelchair or motorized wheelchair, the paved Boone River Bike Trail is their best option. It has wildflowers, trees, grand views of the park, the Boone River, woodlands, abandoned limestone quarry, artesian well, and Brigg’s Woods Lake to enjoy.

Explore on bikes! Rent a bike a Brewer Creek, Riverside Park, or Briggs Woods Park via one of the self-serve bike stations. Cost: $2 for the first hour, $3 per hour after.

The JewEllsworth Trail is short 3.5-mile trail between the communities of Jewell and Ellsworth. The trail travels along the abandoned rail line and enters into Jewell through a portion of timber. Jewell is known for its five different railroad companies that once used Jewell as a hub, giving its real name of Jewell Junction, Iowa.

Webster City Links is a beautiful 100 year old, 9-hole public golf course nestled along the scenic Boone River. No tee times required and rental carts are available. Driving range located at the course. Full bar and sandwiches available in the clubhouse.

Banquet facilities for weddings,class reunions, or business meetings for any size group are available at the Webster City Links

515-832-1533

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2501 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City

Briggs Woods Public Golf Course, perfectly positioned overlooking the pristine Boone River Valley of Hamilton County, boasts an 18-hole course that stretches 6,500 yards and a par 72. Briggs' smooth greens and well -kept fairways are punctuated by dramatic arching trees and strategic bunkers creating a challenging, yet enjoyable , golf experience.

Learn more at www.briggswoods.com

6 WEBSTER CITY LINKS GOLF COURSE 405 N. Des Moines Street, Webster City

EXTRAORDINARY

Experience

Experience

Kendall Young Library

Kendall Young Library

Extraordinary

Extraordinary

Kendall Young Library, with its gold-marble columns, terrazzo and mosaic floors, stainglass windows, and glass dome, is a hallmark of the Webster City community. Established through an endowment left by Kendall K. Young in 1896, Kendall Young Library completed construction and began operation in 1905. Throughout the years, Kendall Young continued to support its community through early literacy programs, summer reading programs, and a place to gather as a community.

Kendall Young Library, with its gold-marble columns, terrazzo and mosaic floors, stainglass windows, and glass dome, is a hallmark of the Webster City community. Established through an endowment left by Kendall K. Young in 1896, Kendall Young Library completed construction and began operation in 1905. Throughout the years, Kendall Young continued to support its community through early literacy programs, summer reading programs, and a place to gather as a community.

As the community of Webster City grew, so did the needs of the community. In 1984, fundraising for the 9600 sq. ft. public library began to raise money for additional room to accommodate the growing community it served.

Art Immersed in Nature

Art Immersed in Nature

The board is excited to announce it has joined the “Sculpture One” network with 3 other communities: Mason City, IA, (Sculptures on Parade), Mankato, MN, (Walking Sculpture Trail), Eau Claire, WI (Sculpture Trail).

The board is excited to announce it has joined the “Sculpture One” network with 3 other communities: Mason City, IA, (Sculptures on Parade), Mankato, MN, (Walking Sculpture Trail), Eau Claire, WI (Sculpture Trail).

By partnering with this group, Arts R Alive will have access to several high quality sculptures which will be rotated between 4 cities.

As the community of Webster City grew, so did the needs of the community. In 1984, fundraising for the 9600 sq. ft. public library began to raise money for additional room to accommodate the growing community it served.

Construction began in March 1997 and was completed by 1998, giving the library an additional 12,700 sq. ft. The beauty of the original building was maintained, and many of those features that made Kendall Young Library so special, were included in the expansion to enhance the appearance of the seamless addition.

Construction began in March 1997 and was completed by 1998, giving the library an additional 12,700 sq. ft. The beauty of the original building was maintained, and many of those features that made Kendall Young Library so special, were included in the expansion to enhance the appearance of the seamless addition.

Today this well-known public library gives its patrons access to literacy programs, books, computer services, printing services, digital literacy classes, and a variety of special collections including the Abastenia St. Leger Eberle Sculpture Collection, the Jane Young StainedGlass Window, The Foster Doll Collection, the Van Ness Native American Collection and more. Kendall Young Library is a welcoming community center that empowers lifelong learning for all.

The Arts R Alive Sculpture Committee is preparing for its 13th Annual Sculpture Event scheduled for August 2023 in West Twin Park.

By partnering with this group, Arts R Alive will have access to several high quality sculptures which will be rotated between 4 cities.

Our involvement with this network will also offer opportunities for overall program development including the Call to Artists, securing figurative and abstract sculptures every year, installation and deinstallation of sculptures, fundraising, board development, marketing, artist reception, sale of sculptures, and economic development efforts.

Our involvement with this network will also offer opportunities for overall program development including the Call to Artists, securing figurative and abstract sculptures every year, installation and deinstallation of sculptures, fundraising, board development, marketing, artist re ception, sale of sculptures, and economic development efforts.

New sculptures will continue to be installed in early May of each year. And our Annual Sculpture Event will still be held during the summer at West Twin Park.

Today this well-known public library gives its patrons access to literacy programs, books, computer services, printing services, digital literacy classes, and a variety of special collections including the Abastenia St. Leger Eberle Sculpture Collection, the Jane Young StainedGlass Window, The Foster Doll Collection, the Van Ness Native American Collection and more. Kendall Young Library is a welcoming community center that empowers lifelong learning for all.

New sculptures will continue to be in stalled in early May of each year. And our Annual Sculpture Event will still be held during the summer at West Twin Park.

by Tim Adams

The Kendall Young Library features an elaborate Beaux-Arts style architecture and is home to many one-of-a-kind collections.

The Arts R Alive Sculpture Committee is preparing for its 13th Annual Sculpture Event scheduled for August 2023 in West Twin Park.

The Kendall Young Library features an elaborate Beaux-Arts style architecture and is home to many one-of-a-kind collections.

Grow by Tim Adams

Sounds of Color by Tim Adams

LEGACY LEARNING BRV

May 1, Monday, 6-8pm - Woven Clay Stawberry Baskets with Madalyn Vorrie. Create woven clay baskets for strawberry gathering!

May 4, Thursday, 4-6pm - Mother’s Day Card-making workshop with Di Sinclair.

May 4, Thursday, 10-3pm - Mother’s Day Painting Workshop with Di Sinclair. Spend time painting a lovely canvas to celebrate mom!

May 4, Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm - Makers Night Art Social painting along with Dan.

Hosted by Dan Goodpastor.

May 6, Saturday, 9:30-4pm - Blacksmithing with Ty Murray. Immerse yourself in the time-honored blacksmith’s craft. Forge one-of-a-kind jewelry pendants.

May 8, Monday - 6:30-8:30pm - Succulent Pots class with Maureen Seamonds.

May 11, 18, 6-9pm - Copper Repousse’ with Robin Hamer. Experience working with copper into an intricate design.

May 15, Monday, 6-8pm - Slab-built Clay Cups Workshop with Madalyn Vorrie. A group of clay working enthusiast working in a collaborative open studio environment.

June 1, (Racing) 8, (Motorcycles), 15 (Classic Cars), 22, 29, Thursdays - Market Night Art Socials in front of Interior Spaces.

June 3, Sunday , 10-3pm - Watercolor Magic with Kris Peed. Get ready to dive deep into different styles and techniques while you paint with Kristin Peed’s instruction.

June 6, 13, 20, 27, Tuesdays, 8am-1pm - 635 Elm Street Bakery Pop-Up. Stop by and pick up Pam Rider’s special bakery treats!

June 7, Wednesday, 1-4pm - Weaving on a Loom with Marilyn Anderson. Introductory workshop learning to use a floor loom and weaving a rug.

June 7, Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm - Weaving Demo and Information Session with Marilyn Anderson. Stop by and watch Marilyn Anderson of Two Cedars Weaving Studio as she demonstrates the floor loom and invites you to try out.

June 10, 17, 2, Saturdays - Interlocking Rings Quilt with Sharon Cline. Get ready to make a striking quilt!

June 1, 8, 15th, Thursdays, 6-8pm - Portraits with Pastel and Charcoal with Delayne Segar. Explore portrait painting with charcoal, pencil and soft pastels. You will be amazed how much fun this is to try!

June 14, 12, Wednesdays - Raku and Hemp Pottery Workshop with Maureen Seamonds. Gather at the Seneca St. Studio to create work for the Raku kiln. Create amazing vases quickly and easily using all kinds of textures to press into the clay.

June 15, Thursday, 6-8 pm - Kid’s Collage Class with Di Sinclair.

July 6, 13, 20, 27, Tuesdays, 8am-1pm - 635 Elm Street Bakery Pop-Up. Stop by and pick up Pam Rider’s special bakery treats!

July 6, 13, 20 (Classic Car), 27 (County Fair) - Maker’s Night Art Socials. Free!

July 13, Thursday, 2-4pm - Kids Art with Di Sinclair.

July 27, Thursday, 5pm - Herb and Forage with Wild Dyes with Chelsea Radcliffe and Buxton Farms.

August 3, Thursdays, (Art Night), 10, 17 (Classic Cars), 24, 31 (Great Outdoors)Maker’s Night Socials.

August, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Tuesdays, 8am-1pm - Elm Street Bakery Pop-Up. Stop by and pick up Pam Rider’s special bakery treats!

September 15, Saturday, 9:30am - 3:30pm - Gelli Plate Printing with Jen Berte. Potluck Lunch!

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 8am-1pm - 635 Elm Street Bakery Pop-Up. Don’t get spooked! Stop by and pick up Pam Rider’s special bakery treats!

October 5, First Thursday, 6-8pm - Maker’s Nigh Art Social. Create clay leaf bowls with Madalyn Vorrie. Collect leaves outside and press leaves in the clay slabs!

October 15, 22, Two Sundays, 10am-3pm - Copper Repousse’ with Robin Hamer. Enjoy a relaxing day to experience working copper into an intricate design.

November 2, First Thursday, 6-8pm - 635 Elm Street Bakery Pop-Up. Gobble gobble! Stop by and pick up Pam Rider’s special bakery treats!

November 18, Saturday, 10am-Noon - Alcohol Ink Ornaments with Jen Berte. Create three stunning, heirloom quality holiday ornaments using alcohol ink.

November 25, Saturday, 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm - Holiday Gnomes with Jen Berte. Kids (using assistance with adults) will make a great gift creating cute Christmas gnomes!

December 2, Saturday, 10am-Noon - Christmas in the City. Holiday Felted Ornament with Delayne Segar. Bring your family and create some holiday keepsakes!

December 2, Saturday, 2-3pm - Holiday Hand prints. Bring the baby and we will help you create hand prints or foot prints that will be a family treasure!

December 2, Saturday, 2-3pm - Holiday Cards. Flex your creative muscles and create something special for the Holidays!

December 7, 14, 21, 28, Tuesdays - 635 Elm Street Bakery Pop-Up. Pick up some special Christmas treats! Put your order in for your holiday party fare!

December 7, First Thursday, 6-8pm - Maker’s Night Art Social. Free!

- Maker’s Night Art Social. Free!

Please check our Legacy Learning Boone River Valley Facebook page or legacylearningbrv.org for 2024 classes!

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RETAIL THERAPYWebster City

THERAPY Retail

9:25 AM Grab a Peanut Butter Chocolate shake from Empower Nutrition to power up for the day.

9:45 AM Tour the gardens next to the historic Elks building currently under renovation.

10:10AM Stop into Interior Spaces and purchase a new home fragrance and centerpiece for your next family gathering.

11:00AM Grab a new pair of shades and sundress at Osweiler's for your niece’s wedding this year.

12:15PM Indulge in fresh guacamole, margaritas, and street tacos and La Perla Jarocha Restaurant.

1:00PM Grab a matinee show at the Webster Theater, a communityowned Arts Deco theater.

2:45PM Pop into Gilbert Flooring & Paint and shop locally sourced CBD products from Bluestem Prairie Farm.

3:00PM Drive by the Arts R Alive sculpture park in West Twin Park, featuring sculpture works by artists nationwide.

3:15PM Stop by Heart N Home and choose a new handbag for yourself and home accent piece for your mother-in-law’s birthday.

4:00PM Pick up your preorder with Alicia’s Macaron’s to take some sweet treats home for the family.

DAY OUTGirls

9:55AM Drive-thru Scooter’s coffee for iced brews and smoothies on your way to the day’s first stop.

10:00AM Stop in Denim & Babes to shop the selection of clothing, accessories, and baby gifts.

INTERIOR SPACES

Home accessories, mirrors, florals, tabletop decor, window treatments, and furniture. Located at 631 Second Street, Webster City (515) 832-1219 Open

10AM-5PM Monday-Friday, 10AM-1PM on Saturday

GILBERT FLOORING & PAINT

Gilbert Flooring & Paint has everything you need to make your home look stunning. Featuring locally sourced CBD products from Bluestem Prairie Farm. Located at 713 Seneca Street, Webster City (515) 832-8848 Open Monday-Friday

8AM-5PM

BLUESTEM PRAIRIE FARM

Growing high-quality, organic hemp in the rich and fertile soil of Central Iowa. Seasonal greenhouse and locally sourced USDA organic CBD products. Located at 2518 Tunnel Mill Road, Webster City. Open seasonally, 6 days a week.

HEART N HOME

Home decor, clothing, gifts, and candles. Located at 1423 Superior Street, Webster City (515) 832-1457

Open 10AM-5PM Thursday-Friday

10:45AM Shop birthstones and mother rings at Gilbert Jewelers in downtown Webster City.

11:12 AM Book an appointment at an area salon or spa to relax such as a medspa treatment at Shanti Rejuvenation or pedicures at SPA Nails.

12:20PM Pose together for a selfie snapshot at Monarch Butterfly mural at the corner of Willson Ave & Second Street.

12:30PM Grab a quick bite at The LunchBox Market .

1:00PM Take an art workshop at Legacy Learning Boone River.

2:30PM Shop Produce Street Pottery for a unique locally crafted artisan piece.

3:00PM Enjoy drinks and share nachos at Seneca Street Saloon.

DENIM & BABES

Womens clothing, denim, and baby items. Let’s be real. . .Who doesn’t also love a great top to go with your amazing new jeans?! Located at 1600 Superior Street, Webster City (563) 380-7394 Open Thursday 10AM - 7PM, Friday 10AM-5PM, Saturday 10AM - 3PM

GILBERT JEWELERS

Gilbert Jewelers has served generations of families as their trusted jeweler for brilliant diamonds, beautiful fine jewelry, elegant watches, treasured gifts, and custom-made styles with expert jewelry repair. Located at 604 Second Street, Webster City (515) 832-4424 Open Monday-Friday 10AM5:30PM, Saturday 10AM-1PM

HUNTING Treasure MARKET NIGHTSWebster City

9:45AM Try The Hatch breakfast sandwich at Mornin’ Glory.

10:00AM Shop J&B Antiques for old postcards and local Webster City area items.

11:05AM Pop into Lotus Treasures for a perfect DIY, shabby-chic project.

11:40AM Stroll around Hamilton County following along the Barn Quilt Driving Tour.

12:10PM Pop into Polly’s Garden Center in Stanhope, Iowa.

12:30PM Check the lunch menu out at the Stanhope Locker or Jewell Market.

1:00PM Enjoy a locally brewed drink at Backcountry Winery. There’s a chance live music will be offered on the patio.

2:15PM Grab some locally grown produce to take home from Farmstand.

3:00PM Take a stroll along the Boone River Trail and check out the historic Boone River bridge and remnants of pioneer life.

MORNIN GLORY COFFEE

Enjoy specialty coffees and espresso, frozen drinks, fresh fruit smoothies, and breakfast and lunch items. A great place to relax and indulge in great drinks, eats, and atmosphere. Located at 719 Des Moines Street, Webster City (515) 832-1897 Open Monday-Friday

6:30AM - 4:30PM, Saturday 7AM-Noon

POLLY’S GARDEN CENTER

Seasonal garden center with fresh flowers and handcrafted, artisan quality items. Located 10 miles south of Webster City, 720 Parker Street, Stanhope. (515) 835-2363. Hours vary by season.

FARMSTAND

Locally grown vegetables, plants, and gift items. Prepared food items available in season. Located at 1544 2nd Street, Webster City Open Wednesday & Thursday Noon-4PM and Saturday & Sunday Noon4PM.

5:30-7:30PM

FRESH FOODS-LOCAL ARTISAN MAKERS

JUNE 1 Racing Night

Music by Bill Robb

JUNE 8 Motorcycle Night

Music by Kris Karr

JUNE 15 Classic Car Night

Music by MOJO Productions

JUNE 22 First Responders/HERO

Music by Neil Anders

JUNE 29 Throwback Thursday

Music by Ronley King Blues Band

JULY 6 Americana Night

Music by Kozmic Brownies

JULY 13 Great Outdoors

Music by Rod Johnson

JULY 20 Classic Car Night

JULY 27 Fair Night

Music by Chip Evans

AUG 3 Art Night

Music by Neil Anders

AUG 10 Fill the Bus Back to School

Music by Ryne Doughty

AUG 17 Classic Car Night

Music by Jesse Wilson

AUG 24 Ag Night

Music by Kris Karr

AUG 31 STEAM Career Nights

Downtown Webster City Thursday Evenings June - August

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT-FAMILY ACTIVITIES

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TILL. MILL. DISTILL. Wildcat Distilling Co.

Welcome

On the family farm near Duncombe, we grew up playing around a natural sandstone formation, "Wildcat Cave," deep in the timber. Known as a den for bobcats & mountain lions, the cave also serves as a source for amazing local lore. Hearing stories of the speakeasy that once stood on top and how Bonnie & Clyde once hid there captured our imaginations. Whether or not the stories are true, one thing has always been clear, wildcats, whiskey & our land are tied. Thus came the idea for Wildcat Distilling, Co., where we fulfill our mission to honor the past while creating a New Iowa Legend with our Till, Mill, and Distill philosophy. We grow as many of our ingredients as we can right on our farm, mill it onsite, and distill it there as well. Even our cattle benefit from the spent mash, or "Spicy Corn" as we lovingly call it.

We believe that being genuine in what we do is what defines a great whiskey experience, and we think our customers appreciate that, too. Try a drink to taste the purity of our process, grown

from these local farm fields. From our farm, to your glass.

If you’d like to learn more about our whiskies and distilling techniques used to create the different flavors that make them unique, get your tickets to our Guided Whiskey Tastings.

on an old Iowa Farm, and built from a long Family Legacy.

WEBSTER CITY WELCOMES TASTING ROOM TO THEIR DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS

HANDCRAFTED FCD

At Handcrafted FCD, we are dedicated to bringing you quality, handmade, Iowa-made creations to help you live your life in style. Whether you’re searching for a trendy bag to carry all your treasures, a new candle for that special friend, a beautifully illustrated flour sack towel to bring back memories and decorate a kitchen, or to spice up your grilling game with our seasonings… you've come to the right place.

GRAVY HOME GOODS

Gravy Home Goods is a vintage home decor brick-and-mortar in downtown Jewell that also produces custom reclaimed-barn-wood tables, islands, and sideboards. Gravy is also home to curated finds and furnishings from Urban Heirlooms, a popular, go-to vintage stalwart in central Iowa.

Handcrafted FCD

DK QUALITY GOODS

DK Quality Goods, your classic one-stopshop. With products ranging from Handcrafted Bath and Body Care to Apparel to your favorite General Store Candies and Sodas, and so much more! Stop in to get a sweet treat, cool off with an old-fashioned soda pop, and take it all in!

GIN + TARNISH SEW BEE IT QUILT SHOP

Sew Bee It Quilt Shop opened January 15th in 2013. Located at 621 Main St Jewell, IA. We are an Accuquilt dealer and have a huge selection of Kansas Troubles and Christmas fabrics. I carry mostly Moda fabrics and a great selection of panels and precuts.

DK Quality Goods Gravy Home Goods

Gin + Tarnish is a vintage home store in Jewell, Iowa open every weekend. Our aesthetic is best described as well-traveled vintage, helping to create a timeless style for your own home.

The Gin + Tarnish ideal: comfort, beauty, usefulness, nostalgia and maybe even a little mystery.

Refreshment & Retail Await!

BACKCOUNTRY WINERY

The Stratford countryside is the perfect setting for Backcountry Winery. A beautiful 100-year-old building hosts a shabby-chic winery and event center. Backcountry Winery produces small batch, high-quality wines. With twelve wines on the menu, there's a little something for everyone, including Estate Wines. For couples looking to host their celebration in an intimate yet elegant venue, this winery is a popular choice.

VENDOR’S VILLAGE

Vendor's Village was created to bring incubator space for start-up businesses on Jewells Main Street. An underutilized empty lot downtown was the perfect location for the three little cottages. Currently Nation’s Nectars, a coffee shop, and Gem Junction, selling crystals fill two of the buildings.

Gin + Tarnish

COFFEE · COCKTAILS · GOOD COMPANY Juniper & Olive

Life is a party, Darling. Let’s have a little fun.” - OWNER & FOUNDER, CYNDI GRYTE

We welcome you to a dreamy bar in a little gem of a town. Juniper & Olive is a unique, heart-filled space created to evoke a bit of wonder and make you feel fabulous. Featuring small bites, delightful flavors, charcuterie boards, craft cocktails, and darling desserts. You will feel as though you’ve stepped into a romantic, quaint European cafe tucked into the middle of the Midwest. So, give your friends something to talk about, get dolled up, and stop in; , “Life is a Party, Darling! Let’s have a Little Fun!”

A romantic, quaint European cafe tucked into the middle of the Midwest. Welcome to Juniper & Olive.

SWEDISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM

Drivingtours

JANE YOUNG HOUSE

FREEDOM ROCK

WILSON BREWER PARK

HAMILTON COUNTY HISTORY

IN EVERY COMMUNITY A Story Worth Telling

SWEDISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM Swedish immigrant museum

The Foundation of Iowa’s Swede Bend Settlement is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of the heritage, historical, and cultural aspects of the SwedishAmericans who settle at Swede Bend and the greater Swedish immigrant area beginning in the 1840s.

The museum houses and displays a collection of artifacts belonging to the area’s Swedish pioneers. The research library offers a robust collection of genealogical materials including access to Swedish records, obituaries, cemetery records, church records, community histories and much more. Located at: 819 Goldsmith Street, Stratford, IA 50249 For more information or to schedule a visit, please email us at info@ swedebend.com

HAMILTON COUNTY DRIVING TOURS

JANE YOUNG HOUSE

The Webster City Women’s Club and Jane Young House Foundation are celebrating a century of caring for the home this year.

Located at 629 Elm Street, next door to the Kendall Young Library, visitors can learn the story of Kendall and Jane Young while touring their beautiful historic home, built 150 years ago. Tour the Vintage Clothing Exhibit on the second floor. Plus, our Festival of Trees returns in December.

The meeting room features seating for up to forty-nine, a perfect venue for meetings, showers, receptions, reunions, and similar activities. Call 515-835-9111 to book the facility.

Open hours are the fourth Saturday of the month from 10-3 and by appointment. Call 515-297-0846. Free-will offerings are appreciated.

Follow us on Facebook, Women’s Club of Webster City, Iowa or learn more at www.janeyounghouse.com

WILSON BREWER PARK

FREEDOM ROCK

Hamilton County Freedom Rock is the 66th one painted.

With a theme of “Generations of Service in Hamilton County,” the Hamilton County Freedom Rock depicts uniformed male and female service members from a variety of eras.

FREEDOM ROCK

There was a Tuskegee airman born in Webster City, so we included that,” said Sorensen as he put finishing details on the picture of a WW II Women’s Air Corps member. “I can’t include every branch of service on every rock, but I hope that every race and gender are represented somewhere on a rock in the state.” The rock in Stratford, which the artist, Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, estimates to weigh 25 to 30 tons, rests on a custom-made stand on a corner lot of Shakespeare Avenue.

HISTORY COMES TO LIFE

Explore the history of Hamilton County by taking the scenic route. Learn more about the rich history of the area. Tours include: Ghost Towns, Old Mills, Country Schoolhouses, Stagecoaches, Local Landmarks and Barn Quilts. Visit www.visitwebstercityiowa.com/driving-tours to download a map and route.

hamilton county Driving tours

In 1932, the family of Wilson Brewer conveyed a nine-acre tract from the Brewer homestead to the City of Webster City in exchange for the promise to forever preserve the land, its buildings, and any subsequent additions in the name of the Wilson Brewer Park.

Wilson Brewer Park

The City of Webster City accepted the Brewer family proposal and has owned and maintained the Wilson Brewer Park for 85 years. The park includes: Historic Log Cabin, Original Hamilton County Courthouse, Country School House, Mulberry Center Church, Illinois Central Railroad Depot.

Open Fridays and Saturdays, 1-4 pm, May 5th through September 30, 2023. For group tours call 515-832-9193.

2023 Humanities Iowa

Presentations at Mulberry Church

May 20th -“Old and Creepy Dolls” Saturday at 1:00pm Presenter Dr. Barbara Brown

June 24th-“Webster City and the Civil War” Saturday at 1:00pm -Presenter Michael “Mike” Eckers

July 22nd-Villisca Axe Murders Saturday at 1:00pm

Presenter Edgar “Ed” Epperly

August 12th-“A System Like No Other” Orphan Train Saturday at 1:00pm-Presenter Dennis Wilson

September 16th“Nancy Drew: Iowa’s Heroine to The World”-Saturday at 1:00pm-Presenter Barbara Lounsberry

Available for tours and weddings. Call (515) 297-4885 to arrange an appointment.

JANE YOUNG HOUSE

Mulberry Church

Making the Best in the Midwest

HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR

Iowa County Fairs host a wide variety of events and entertainment to choose from, like carnival rides, animals, fair foods, and concerts of all kind, but Hamilton County isn’t your typical county fair. Not every county fair has had nuptials become the main event of their fair schedule.

The main event of the 1895 Hamilton County Fair, was the Reverend Robins officiating the marriage of Eleanor Crane and George Dingman in front of thousands of fair goers. While you won’t find nuptials being performed during the Hamilton County Fair today, you will find many worthwhile, and family friendly events to partake in.

The wedding bells won’t be ringing, but there will be events at the large animal show rings where 4-H and FFA students showcase the hard work they’ve put into their animals. If animals aren’t your speed, then head over to the Hamilton County Speedway to watch stock car competitions. The Fair Queen competition is also a popular event where local entrants are judged on their personality, attitude, leadership, citizenship, contribution to community, overall appearance, charm, and poise.

Whatever your interests, Hamilton County Fair, taking place from July 25th to the 30th, is the place to be.

Whatever your interests, Hamilton County Fair, taking place from July 25th to the 30th, is the place to be.

If you’ve got a need for speed, the Karl Chevrolet Buick GMC Hamilton County Speedway, the oldest speedway in the state of Iowa, is the next stop on your Webster City visit. This ½ mile, semi-banked oval dirt track is open April to October and is a nod to the strong history of racing that has been embedded in the community since before the invention of auto racing.

Racing in Hamilton County and, more specifically, Webster City, has been going strong for well over 100 years, with reports of horse racing in Webster City going back to the beginning of 1883. The interest turned to auto racing around 1910 with the

Let's go Racing

HAMILTON COUNTY SPEEDWAY

first reported track race in Webster City taking place on July 5,1910. The track as we know it today was completed in the spring of 1939 with the first races on that track beginning in September of that same year.

Whether racing horses in 1883 or auto racing today, the Hamilton County Speedway hosts a wide range of events for the whole family. Some of these events include the Kids Bike Give Away, Cornhole Tourneys, BBQ Cook Offs, Dirt Truck races and more. The need for speed is real in Hamilton County.

EVENT SCHEDULE

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Legacy Learning

Learn. Create. Enjoy.

Legacy Learning Boone River Valley offers scheduled opportunities to participate in handson activities during classes taught in a relaxed setting in the central region of Iowa, Webster City.

The classes foster appreciation of natural resources through art and nature studies and are taught by artists, natural resource professionals, and skilled craftspeople that love to share their skills by teaching others.

At Legacy Learning Boone River Valley, we offer a variety of affordable instruction based on one to three-day classes taught by an experienced staff of visiting craftsmen, artists, and tradesmen. We strive to bring the timehonored traditions and legacies of this great region into a relaxing, retreat style setting.

Legacy Learning

Class 2023 Class Schedule

Maker’s Night Social

June 1, Thursday,

Thursday, April 13

6:30-8:30 PM

Kid’s Collage Class

Thursday, June 15

6-8 PM

Click the QR Code for class details & our list of upcoming classes

Kid’s Art

Thursday, July 13

6-8 PM

Copper Repousse’

Sunday October 15 &22

2 Sundays 10 AM-3 PM

Along the Way

Magical Murals & Gardens

Webster City SSMID district. The artwork recognizes the important role butterflies and insects play in our ecosystem. The current scene depicts “summer” and is first of a four-part installation. If you’d like to contribute to the project contact, Kevin Rubash, (515) 832-1219.

Backcountry Winery & Brewery

Time to Sip and Discover

Webster City is part of the monarch butterfly migration path through North America. The mural on the corner of Second Street and Willson Avenue was commission by the

Preston and Amber both grew up on farms in Northwest Iowa. They share a passion for the outdoors and enjoy taking on new projects to see what adventures will be discovered. As high school sweethearts, they attended Iowa State University together, and now are continuing to pursue their dreams at Backcountry Winery.

Backcountry Winery offers locallysourced wine and beers produced right

here in Hamilton County, Iowa. Their products are also available via local retail partners. Enjoy a drink in the century-old barn or outdoor patio along with a variety of meat and cheeses available for purchase in the tasting room.

Webster Theater

Catch the latest flick

After the Webster theater closed in 2013, a group of residents formed a nonprofit HERO to restore the art deco local theater. Today, the Webster Theater has returned as a cornerstone of Webster City’s downtown life.

Showtimes are Tuesday-Saturday at 7PM. Matinees at 1PM on Thursday and 2PM on Sunday. 610 Second Street | 515-832-6684

Webster City Community Theatre

WCCT was organized in 1968 and was a vagabond troupe until 1992 when it found its home at 1001 Willson Avenue.

WCCT seasons feature comedies, dramas, musicals, youth shows and holiday plays. Included in the 2023-2024 season are “Diary of Anne Frank,” “Clue on Stage,” and “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Check our website and like us on Facebook for updates.

Most months find the group meeting for Readers Theatre to peruse a variety of scripts. WCCT is a proud member of the Chamber, IACT, and AACT.

Also we offer gift certificates, costume rentals and we have a scholarship program.

“Come Play with Us!”

Notables

Parks and Trai ls

1 Brewer Creek

- Walking /Biking Trail

- Disc Golf

- Sledding

- Bike Rental

- Native Prairie

2 Kendall Young

- Shelters

- Hiking

- F ishing

- Soccer

3 Lions Stafford

- Playground

- Basketball

4 Nokomis/Midd leton Sports Complex

- Baseball/Softball F ields

- Sand Volleyball

- Ice Skating

- F ishing and River Access

5 Riverside

- Storm water Wetland

- F ishing and River Access

- Bike Rental

6 Sketchly - Dog Park

7 East and West Twin

- Shelters

- Playground

- Skate Park

- Exercise Equipment

- Basketball

- Sculpture Park

8 Wehrheim

- Playground

- Basketball

9 W ilson Brewer Park Museum & Information Center

- Historical Buildings

- Museum

- Wedding Venue

10 Boone River Access

- F ishing and River Access

Boone River Recreational Trail

Brewer Creek Trail

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Casting our Story...

The story of Seneca Foundry reaches back more than 100-years. Early products manufactured include several styles of feeding troughs for hogs, cattle, and poultry; drinking pans for stock fountains; and even an early version of hospital bed frames. Today we bring iron to life for many people and a vast variety of industries. Some products you may recognize today are cast iron components on weight lifting benches in top collegiate weight rooms across the U.S., brackets for basketball hoops, and cast iron components used to manufacture fifth wheel hitches and slideouts on RV’s.

Although much has changed over 100-years, we hold true to our core values of putting the customer first with dedicated, committed service; doing the right thing; team building; continuous improvement; and treating everyone with fairness and respect.

We are a proud member and supporter of our community, and always looking for new team members! As a recipient of the Des Moines Register’s Top Work Places, we offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package. Call 515-832-1722 or check out our website to learn more.