A century of learning
The Lake Mills Community School District marked the 100th birthday of its 1926 school building with a celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27.“We’re celebrating a building, but we’re not celeb…
North Iowa adds robot to grounds crew
The North Iowa athletic fields will get a high-tech upgrade next year, with the addition of a Turf Tank robotic field painter. The North Iowa School Board approved a lease agreement wi…
Slow down and stay alert during harvest
The Winnebago County Farm Bureau reminds motorists to slow down and stay alert as farmers move tractors, combines, grain carts, and other agricultural equipment on local roads during h…
W.D. Ley Foundation grant application deadline approaches
Applications for this year’s W.D. Ley Foundation grants are due October 31. Applications are available at every Farmers Trust and Savings Bank (FTSB) office or by visiting the bank’s w…
News from Timely Mission
Hello from Timely Mission! We had another fun-filled week at Timely Mission!We kicked things off with a lively game of Farkle, followed by some delicious root beer floats that were a b…
Voter pre-registration deadline approaching
Karla Weiss, Commissioner of Elections, reminds eligible voters that the voter pre-registration deadline for the November 3 General Election is October 19 at 5:00 p.m. Voters may regis…
North Iowa sets 2027 legislative priorities
The North Iowa School Board set its legislative priorities for the 2027 session of the Iowa Legislature at the September 21 school board meeting.The board participated this year in the…
Bethany puts on community celebration for annual day of service
Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson took part in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s annual day of service on Sunday, Sept. 13, known as “God’s work. Our hands.”Members at Bet…
Winnebago County BOS appoints Countywide EMS Director
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the appointment of Joe Klukow as the Countywide EMS Director. “I have printed off a letter that I got from Dr. Brian Kucha…
Charlson enters Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Local 4-H leader Robin Charlson is Winnebago County’s 2026 inductee into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.She was nominated for the honor by the staff at the ISU Extension and Outreach office…
Forest City approves Michaelis as new Economic Development director
The Forest City Council on Tuesday night approved a resolution for the hiring of Melissa Michaelis as the new Forest City Economic Development Executive Director. Her start date is Nov…
B.C. Council discusses shelter house, sidewalks
Planning continues for a new shelter house at Lion’s Park in Buffalo Center, and the City Council discussed updates at its September 14 meeting. The shelter house committee is working …
Free community meals continue in Buffalo Center
The free monthly meals that began this summer as part of the Buffalo Center farmers market will continue indoors this fall and winter. The Neighborhood Table will be held at the Herita…
Buffalo Center Public Library is gearing up for a new season
As school begins, we are happy to welcome back our youngest patrons for Tuesday morning story time. Tiny Tots Story Time is held every Tuesday morning when school is in session. Boys a…
Supervisors discuss possible ordinance changes for crypto, data centers and battery fields
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday discussed siting ordinances for crypto, data centers and battery fields, and whether to amend them or not.“So, the reason I put thi…