WCTA and Aureon support causes throughout the county
WCTA Fiber Internet and Aureon recently presented grants to several local organizations through their longstanding community grant program. For more than 30 years, WCTA and Aureon have…
Thompson Lions host annual chicken barbecue
The Thompson Lion’s Club completed another successful chicken barbecue on Saturday, June 20, and continued what is a Lion’s Club tradition. The meal consisted of a half chicken, colesl…
Forest City Library welcomes 70 kids for summer reading program
The Forest City Public Library summer reading program is off to a great start. The theme of this year’s program is “Plant a seed, Read.” There are over 70 children registered. Children…
Walk shares gardening lesson at Buffalo Center Library
Mary Walk, representing the Winnebago County Farm Bureau, read the book “I Love Blueberries” by Shannon Anderson to summer reading kids on Tuesday, June 23 at the Buffalo Center Public…
News from Timely Mission
Hello from Timely Mission! We had another wonderful and activity-filled week here at Timely Mission! Residents enjoyed some of their favorite weekly activities, including Farkle, Bingo…
ISU announces spring honors lists
Iowa State University is recognizing area students for outstanding academic achievement on the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List and President’s List.Dean’s ListStudents named to the De…
Hanson Nature Center revises summer dates
The Winnebago County Conservation Board has revised some of the weekend dates that the Hanson Nature Center will be open this summer. The next weekend day that the center will be open …
Supervisors get update on public health alignment process
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday was updated about the progress of Iowa’s Public Health Service System Alignment, and how it will impact the county.Julie Sorenson, …
Lady Liberty is part of local veteran’s legacy
A miniature national landmark doesn’t just help sell fireworks in Forest City – it also memorializes a local veteran.The Statue of Liberty at Pyro Pete’s Fireworks bears two plaques at…
Thompson Public Library to host author Sherrie Hansen
Local author Sherrie Hansen will be at the Thompson Public Library on Tuesday, June 30 from 3-5 p.m. to talk about her latest books.Sherrie’s highly acclaimed novels are set both close…
Nearly a century of connections
Wooge family traces 95 years in Forest City schools
Rebound Trading Post opens July 1 in Lake Mills
Downtown Lake Mills will soon welcome a new locally owned business, as Rebound Trading Post prepares to open its doors at 304 W. Main Street on July 1.The business represents a new inv…
North Iowa board approves high jump upgrade, as summer projects are underway
The North Iowa Athletic Complex is getting some upgrades this summer. The North Iowa School Board previously approved a resurfacing project for the track, and at its June 15 meeting, t…
Naig talks challenges and opportunities in agriculture
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made a stop in Winnebago County on Tuesday, Jun. 16, when he spoke to the Forest City Rotary Club during their weekly meeting at Salveson Hall a…
Holtan reunion welcomes anyone interested in genealogy
Descendants of Hans and Margit Holtan will hold a reunion for the Holtan/Tweeten/Kingland/Lovick families this July 5-7 at Waldorf University in Forest City. There will be information …
Two openings on Forest City Library Board
The Forest City Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking dedicated individuals who have a passion for public libraries and the ability to advocate for them. The board is looking to …