Author of “Amazing Iowa” coming to Forest City Public Library
The Forest City Public Library will host Michelle Sprout Murray on Tuesday, June 2, from 2-3 p.m.Murray is the author of the book “Amazing Iowa.” This book contains 80 stories about Io…
AG’s Bakes ribbon cutting Wednesday in Forest City
The Forest City Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center will host a ribbon cutting for AG’s Bakes on Wednesday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Chamber office, located at 106 S. 4th St. i…
Clean-up underway after suspected tornado Sunday night
A fast-moving storm brought destruction across the area on Sunday night, May 17, with winds and a suspected tornado damaging buildings, power lines, and trees.Rice Lake took a signific…
News from Timely Mission
Hello from Timely Mission! We had a very busy week!We had daily exercise and games and our Monday coffee hour. Tuesday, we had tacos and margaritas to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Wednesda…
Library Corner - Buffalo Center Public Library
Josie Bowers, a senior at North Iowa High School, has been a valued helper at the Buffalo Center Public Library throughout her senior year. Josie is great at organizing, preparing craf…
Poppy Days are May 18-26 in Buffalo Center
Cub Scout Pack 4445 in Buffalo Center will once again assist the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 21 with the annual Poppy Days in Buffalo Center. Mayor Rick Hofbauer signed a proclamati…
NIACC Pathways to Success honors Coloff, student leaders
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) recognized 56 student leaders at the 36th annual Pathways to Success event held April 22 in the North Iowa Community Auditorium. Honorees were…
Memorial Day program and lunch in Thompson
The Thompson Public Library will hold a Memorial Day program and lunch on Monday, May 25 at the Branding Iron’s Round-Up Room in Thompson. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m., followe…
High school spring concert at North Iowa
The NIHS choir sang three numbers for their final concert of the school year on Tuesday, May 5 in the North Iowa Auditorium. Front from left are: Lexi Gray, Norah Blodgett, and Lauren …
Forest City Public Library receives grant
Forest City Public Library Director Christa Cosgriff, left, and Librarian Linda Jordahl look over books purchased from the Rob-See-Co Grant. The grant received was to purchase juvenile…
First Aid Safety Fair is May 28
The Forest City Public Library is partnering with the Forest City Ambulance Service for a First Aid Safety Fair. The event will be held Thursday, May 28, at the Emergency Medical Servi…
Rhody earns degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Justice Jack Rhody of Forest City was among a record 3,762 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 8-9.Rhody earned a B…
Kindergarten Roundup at North Iowa
North Iowa Elementary School welcomed 31 children for the annual Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, May 7, as the kids had a chance to meet the teachers and get a preview of what school…
Community Chapel plans “Emerald Crossings” VBS
Community Chapel in Lakota will host this year’s Answers in Genesis VBS, “Emerald Crossing,” the week of June 1-5. VBS will be held Monday through Friday that week from 9 a.m. to 12:15…
Meinders receives Everett Kneece Scholarship
Ava Meinders of Buffalo Center is the local recipient of the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Everett Kneece Scholarship. Ava is the daughter of Bruce and Stacie Meinders, and she pl…
Vacation Bible School at Winnebago Lutheran Church
Registration is open for “Snowball Mountain Challenge,” the summer Vacation Bible School program at Winnebago Lutheran Church. VBS will be held June 1-4, from 9-11:30 a.m., and registr…