Warren named to Wartburg College Dean’s List
Bethany Warren of Forest City was named to the Wartburg College 2026 Winter/May Term Dean's List. The college recognized 507 students for Winter/May Term.The list honors students who e…
Forest City Council approves fuel surcharge, electric rate increase ordinances
The Forest City Council at their June 15 meeting approved two city ordinances for a fuel surcharge and electric rate increase to help offset rising costs for the city.The new rates beg…
News from Timely Mission
Hello from Timely Mission! It was a great week. We played Farkle – always a fan favorite. The weather was so nice, we got to play cards outside on Tuesday and Wednesday.We enjoyed our …
Neuhaus named to spring Dean’s List at Nebraska
Ingrid Neuhaus of Forest City has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Neuhaus, a graduate student …
Riverland announces president’s and dean’s lists for spring semester
Riverland Community College is pleased to announce the students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2026 Spring president's and dean's lists.To be eligible for the president'…
Supervisors discuss delay on nuisance ordinance public hearing
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday discussed delaying a June 30 nuisance ordinance public hearing.No action was taken.County Auditor Karla Weiss told the Board that C…
Iowa State honors spring graduates
Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 14-16. Graduates from the local area in…
Smith wins second place at EntreFEST Pitch Competition
Zack Smith of Lake Mills won second place at the 2026 EntreFEST Pitch Competition held June 12 in Iowa City. The EntreFEST Pitch Competition brought together community leaders, founder…
Public trap shooting at Florence Recreation Area
The Winnebago County Conservation Board will host public trap shooting this summer at the Florence Trap Shooting Range. The range is located at 42435 60th Ave., just south of Highway 9…
Three area students on BVU Dean’s List
Buena Vista University congratulates more than 520 students who were named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point ave…
News from Timely Mission
Hello from Timely Mission! It was a very nice week to be outside between rain showers.Monday coffee social was a nice turn out. In the afternoon, some of our regulars played Farkle dic…
Post-election audit confirms election night results
Winnebago County officials conducted a required post-election audit on Thursday, June 11, for the June 2 Primary Election. According to the Winnebago County Auditor’s Office, the audit…
Free community meal at Buffalo Center Farmers Market
The summer farmers market is underway in Buffalo Center each Tuesday afternoon from 4-6 p.m. at Post Office Park. North Iowa Betterment will add something special to the event this yea…
Rotary livens up Clark Park with 100th anniversary mural
Clark Park in Forest City has a fresh splash of color, thanks to a new mural commissioned by the Forest City Rotary Club as part of their 100th anniversary celebration. The prairie-the…
Bridge-ing the gap – card group brings generations together
Bridge is a game that can take a lifetime to master, and for the Thursday bridge group at the Forest City Senior Center, the game is bringing multiple generations together.A group of f…
FC Farmers Market celebrates move, new youth program
Correction: The Forest City Farmers Market runs weekly on Wednesdays.The Forest City Farmers Market launched its 2026 season with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 10. Operated by th…