Lakota Library’s annual salad luncheon is September 27
The Lakota Library Board of Trustees and Library Director Sue Kearney are planning their 26th Annual Salad Luncheon. This fundraising event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.…
Forest City BOE topics include unfunded mandates, 5th grade schedule changes
The Forest City Community School District Board of Education Monday was updated about unfunded legislative mandate trends for school districts across the state. “If you take a look, 20…
Blood donors can help breast cancer patients keep fighting
Behind every breast cancer patient is a network of doctors, loved ones, and generous blood donors. More than 25% of the nation’s blood supply is used to support cancer patients through…
MBT Bank expands into Albert Lea
MBT Bank is excited to bring their community banking brand to the Albert Lea market with the opening of a new branch located at 140 Bridge Avenue. The branch is expected to open in Nov…
Library Corner - Lake Mills Public Library
I love fall! Don’t get me wrong – it’s hard to say goodbye to summer. But, I just love fall! Sweater weather; leaves of yellow, orange, and red; football; harvest; school buses filled …
Library Corner - Thompson Public Library
I can’t believe that it is September already and kids are back in school. Our libraries have transitioned from summer activities to the school year schedules. At Thompson Public Librar…
News from Timely Mission
Hello from Timely Mission. We had another fun and busy week here at Timely Mission! Our residents enjoyed plenty of laughter, and time spent together.Farkle and social hour got the wee…
VerHoef Railroad Museum debuts at Heritage Festival
There’s always something new to check out at the annual Heritage Festival at Heritage Park in Forest City, and this year’s event will highlight Iowa’s railroad heritage. The newly reva…
North Iowa announces 2026 Homecoming Court
Homecoming is quickly approaching at North Iowa Community Schools, with this year’s big Homecoming football game set for Friday, Sept. 25 when the Bison host Northwood-Kensett. The Nor…
Forest City Homecoming is next week
Forest City Community Schools will celebrate Homecoming next week, with the Indians taking on Waukon for their Homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 18.Special events begin on Thur…
Sheriff Hepperly informs supervisors of pending retirement
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors Monday were informed by Sheriff Steve Hepperly of his pending retirement effective Dec. 31.Hepperly recommended that Chief Deputy Mike Droessl…
Great weekend for No Coast Truck Show
One wouldn't have known this past weekend that the price of diesel was at an all-time high or the price of parts and tires for truck repairs were out of sight or interest rates are mak…
Fall cleanup Saturday in Lake Mills
The City of Lake Mills will hold a fall cleanup day this Saturday, Sept. 12. Residents can dispose of items from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday by bringing them to the disposal site located…
NEW Cooperative Foundation donates $4,000 to BC Fire Department
The NEW Cooperative Foundation continues its commitment to supporting local communities with a recent $4,000 donation to the Buffalo Center Volunteer Fire Department. The donation was …
Library Corner - Forest City Public Library
The Forest City Public Library will be starting after school activities beginning Monday, Sept. 14. Activities will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for children in 1st grade to 5th gra…
News from Timely Mission
Hello from Timely Mission. We had another wonderful week here at Timely Mission!Our residents enjoyed plenty of time together, from morning coffee socials and lively games of Farkle an…