Watershed program enhances local cover crop, buffer incentives
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announces the launch of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program, a targeted initiative to accelerate and scale up the use of conservation pract…
Harms among graduates of statewide leadership program
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation celebrated the graduation of 40 leaders from the Leadership Iowa Class of 2025-26 during a ceremony held June 2 as part o…
July Jubilee features free concert and three days of events
Lake Mills will offer three days of fun for people of all ages this weekend, July 10-12, during the annual July Jubilee celebration.Events get underway late Friday morning with an appr…
Little Miss and Mr. Winnebago County Fair deadline Friday
All girls and boys ages 5-8 are invited to participate in the Little Miss and Mr. contest at the 2026 Winnebago County Fair. Applications are due Friday, July 10 and can be found under…
News from Timely Mission
Hello from Timely Mission! Despite a week of rainy weather, the Activities Department kept residents busy with plenty of fun and engaging events indoors.Residents enjoyed several games…
Overnight youth camp-in at Hanson Nature Center
The Winnebago County Conservation Board and NIACC are teaming up to offer a fun opportunity for kids who will be third, fourth, or fifth-graders this fall. An overnight camp-in will be…
Supervisors approve grant funding match for clubhouse project
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 30 approved a resolution for a request for county participation with the Friends of Bear Creek fundraising project.Forest Cit…
Blood drives this month throughout Winnebago County
LifeServe Blood Center will conduct three blood drives throughout Winnebago County during the month of July. Make an appointment now to give blood in Buffalo Center, Lake Mills, or For…
Scarville on the Fourth celebration Saturday
The community of Scarville will celebrate America’s big 250th birthday this Saturday, July 4, with a day full of activities.The morning begins with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at Sca…
Lake Mills prepares for July Jubilee
An exciting weekend is in store July 10-12 in Lake Mills, during the annual July Jubilee celebration.The first day of the event kicks off with a barbecue cookout at MBT Bank and an ice…
Free food brings community together at Buffalo Center Farmers Market
A new monthly feature is providing a boost to the Buffalo Center Farmers Market. Visitors to the market enjoyed the first of three free monthly meals last Tuesday, June 23, and many ve…
Fair parade to honor military veterans
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this summer, the Winnebago County Fair will honor the men and women who have fought to secure our enduring freedom. All military veterans and a…
4th of July fireworks in Buffalo Center
The Buffalo Center Volunteer Fire Department will put on their annual fireworks show for the 4th of July this Saturday evening at Bison Field in Buffalo Center. Festivities begin at du…
Pilot Knob activities on the 4th
The Friends of Pilot Knob invite the community to celebrate Independence Day at Pilot Knob State Park this Saturday, July 4.Stop by the campground gazebo in the morning from 8-9:30 a.m…
Helen Hinman Dwelle DAR Chapter celebrating America 250
On Monday afternoon, June 22nd, 2026, the Helen Hinman Dwelle ISDAR (Iowa Society Daughters of the American Revolution) Chapter met at Gerry Arnold's home. The meeting was called to or…
Molencamp Physical Therapy branches out to Forest City
The Forest City YMCA will soon be home to a new physical therapy clinic, as Molencamp Physical Therapy is set to open this July. This will be the first location outside of Clear Lake f…