Doodlebug enthusiasts from all over the world will come to Webster City in mid-September to celebrate the 73rd year of the famed Doodlebug scooter. But in between a group ride and museum visit, a new and quite unique event will be held this year — a Doodlebug quilting workshop. The workshop, sponsored by Legacy Learning … Read more
Pat (wife of club member Jim Juon) corresponded with a gentleman who said his cousin remembered “the heavy Doodle Bug traffic on Division Street when all the Beam employees drove their scooters home for lunch.” Wouldn’t it be fun to have a picture of that? He also added that his uncle, Max Segar, was hired … Read more
One of our club members wrote a few thoughts while on their way to the 2018 reunion. You may enjoy these Doodlebug memories in the bleak of winter! “We will be in Webster City soon to ride our bugs on the Boone We are 14 again and what a thrill, to jump on our bugs … Read more
Doodlebug Club of America members scooted into Webster City last week for the club’s 31st annual reunion. Over 70 members flocked from 17 states for the highly-anticipated gathering. Some drove nearly 2,000 miles for the fun and fellowship with fellow motor scooter enthusiasts. Attendees spent the week polishing up their scooters, checking out downtown events … Read more
It’s been another busy week here in Webster City and the weekend is shaping up to be busier still. We’ve had individuals scooting in from across the country for the WC Doodlebug Club of America’s 31st Annual Reunion. I’m sure many of you have seen the red motorized vehicles traveling about the town this week. … Read more
The ‘Bugs are back in town. If you head out to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds this week, you’ll find it filled with members of the Doodlebug Club of America. Members returned to Webster City in honor of the organization’s 31st reunion. The Doodle Bug motor scooter was built from 1946 to 1948 by the Beam … Read more
The ‘Bugs are back! And no, I don’t mean the little critters flying and crawling about, I mean the Doodlebugs! Every September a piece of Webster City history is remembered and celebrated by locals and visitors. For the last 30 years, the Doodlebug Club of America has been meeting in Webster City to reminisce on … Read more
he Doodlebugs are back. The Doodle Bug Club of America, which was founded here in Webster City, is gearing up to celebrate the specialized motor scooters on Sept. 14-16. Locals will soon see the rare, specially-made scooters zipping along the Boone River Trail and other parts of Webster City. The small-engine scooter turns 71 this … Read more
The Doodle Bugs are coming back to town this weekend. Area residents will soon see the rare, specially-made scooters zipping along the Boone River Trail and other parts of Webster City. The small-engine scooter turns 70 this year. The Doodle Bug Club of America, which was founded here in Webster City, will be reuniting for … Read more
The City of Webster City is welcoming Doodlebug enthusiasts to the community in preparation for the upcoming Doodlebug Reunion. At Tuesday’s regular meeting of the City Council of Webster City, Mayor Doug Getter issued a proclamation to mark Sept. 8 to 13 as Doodlebug Days. The motorized scooter was produced in Webster City between 1946 … Read more