Fresh bread, fresh faces: Farmers Market opens in Lake Mills
The first Lake Mills Farmers Market of the season opened Monday, June 15, under perfect conditions – sunny skies and a comfortable 77 degrees. The lot west of City Hall filled with the…
B.C. Council talks Bison Days mural, street project
North Iowa Betterment is looking for ways to incorporate America’s 250th birthday celebration with Bison Days this July. Mariel Wolsing, Executive Director at NIB, spoke to the Buffalo…
South Dakota State announces spring 2026 Dean's List
Four students from Winnebago County are among more than 3,900 students recognized for outstanding academic performance at South Dakota State University by being named to the spring 202…
Hofbauer graduates from Buena Vista University
Livia Hofbauer of Buffalo Center graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Buena Vista University in Spring 2026. Hofbauer was among more than 445 …
Community Chapel VBS supports Samaritan’s Purse
Nearly 60 kids enjoyed a fun week at Community Chapel in Lakota during their annual Vacation Bible School, held June 1-5. Fifty-nine kids signed up, with a maximum single day attendanc…
Summer blood drive at Immanuel on June 29
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors, and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City will host a Red Cross blood drive on Monday, June 29. The drive will be held fro…
NIACC announces spring honors lists
North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 1,146 individuals have been named to the 2026 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 104 I…
Morningside University Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Morningside University Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Chris Spicer announced the 440 students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2025-…
Community Foundation awarded nearly $150,000 in 2025
The Winnebago County Community Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the generosity, partnerships, and community investments that continue to strengthen Winnebag…
Waldorf Alumnus Tim Tarris flies U.S. Army Air Corps Commemoration Flight
Update from Waldorf University on June 12: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tim’s original flight plan has been cancelled.Retired Air Force Colonel and Waldorf alum Tim Tarris, 1970, w…
Pheasants Forever Outdoor Youth Day is June 20
Winnebago/Hancock Pheasants Forever will host an Outdoor Youth Day on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Hanson Nature Center. This free event is open to all ages, and lun…
News from Timely Mission
Hello from Timely Mission! We enjoyed another full week.We spent time outdoors repotting flowers, testing our knowledge with trivia questions, and enjoying root beer floats while readi…
Lakota summer reading features animals and magic
The Lakota Public Library has a busy month planned for its Summer Reading Program, and grades Pre-K through sixth grade are invited to register. All events are free and run from 1:30-3…
NIACC recognizes nearly 850 graduates
North Iowa Area Community College awarded approximately 1,270 degrees, diplomas, and certificates for the 2025-2026 academic year during graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 1.Among th…
Supervisors approve public hearing dates for appointed attorney fees, nuisance ordinances
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors set June 30 as the public hearing date for an ordinance for appointed attorney fees and a July 14 hearing date on a county nuisance ordinance.…
Free plane rides for kids at Mason City
Area youth ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies at the Mason City Airport on the morning of Saturday, June 20, as part of a Young Eagles flight rally. The Young Eagles p…