A big project announced for Webster City’s old post office at Willson Avenue and First Street on Tuesday.

Jeff Habhab Construction and Jeff Habhab announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa through its Historical Resource Development Program. Funding for the Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) is made possible by an annual appropriation from the Iowa Legislature to the Resource Enhancement Protection (REAP) program. The grant funding will be used towards the cost of replacing the roof and gutter system on the old post office. Work on that phase of the project will be completed by June 30, 2027. The old post ofiice is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is an architectural gem that anchors the Webster City historic business district. It serves as a link to Webster City’s past and a bridge to its future. The old post office will play a critical role in plans to revitalize the economies of Webster City and Hamilton County.

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