First day of a brand-new school year
The new school year is underway at all area schools, with the first day of classes taking place Monday, Aug. 24, for the 2026-2027 school year. The new year marks the beginning of a ne…
Gruis Recreation Area celebrates half a century
Rande Giesking was honored at Gruis Recreation Area’s 50th anniversary celebration for working at the course for 47 of its 50 years. He started after graduation in 1978 by helping Jay …
Forest City inducts Rollefson, Van Oort into Education Hall of Fame
Two men who have made a lasting impact on the lives of Forest City students are the latest inductees to the Education Hall of Fame at Forest City Community Schools. Steve Rollefson and…
North Iowa 4-H results for the Kossuth County Fair
Youth from the North Iowa 4-H Club had a successful year at the Kossuth County Fair, which was held the first week of August at the Kossuth County Fairgrounds in Algona. The following …
Schnebly retires after 16 years at Forest City Schools
Becky Schnebly received a special “thank you” from Forest City Community Schools during the annual Service Recognition and Education Hall of Fame awards ceremony on Friday, Aug. 14. Sc…
Kansas man hits first hole-in-one at Rice Lake
Mark Van Nuland paid a memorable visit to Rice Lake Golf and Country Club on Thursday, Aug. 20, when he hit his first hole-in-one. Van Nuland, who is from Lenexa, KS, made the shot on …
Hunter education class this September
An Iowa DNR Hunter Education Field Day Course will be offered at the Hanson Nature Center, located at 41600 US-69 north of Leland. The class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a…
Waldorf University hosts Distinguished Visiting Writer Series
The Waldorf University Creative Writing department will host Dr. Dez Brown for their Distinguished Visiting Writer Series on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 4:30 p.m. in the Johnson Ballroom.Foll…
Winnebago County BOS discusses security camera purchase options
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors discussed Tuesday whether to purchase another security camera to be placed at the county recycling center in an effort to curb illegal dumping…
Ham radio program at Titonka Library
Learn about Ham radio during a program this Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Titonka Public Library, beginning at 10 a.m. Ham radio is a fun way for people to communicate from around the world…
Doggie Dip in Buffalo Center Sunday
The Buffalo Center Swimming Pool will open for one final event this summer on Sunday, Aug. 30, during the annual Doggie Dip. Admission is $5 per dog.
Bethlehem supports school lunch program
A group from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center served breakfast for the teachers at North Iowa Community Schools on Monday, Aug. 17, as the staff prepared for the new school …
Way Back When
10 Years Ago – Tribune Files of August 24, 2016Jillian Jones conveys the love of Christ in her debut release, “He Is Everything.” Jones demonstrates her talents through lead vocals and…
News from Timely Mission
Hello from Timely Mission! We started the week with a little friendly competition during Farkle and enjoyed some pampering when we got our nails done. We also gathered for Bible study …
2026: Inaugural Winnie Award Winners!
Winnebago County Has Spoken: Meet the 2026 Winnie Award WinnersAfter weeks of nominations and voting, the results are in for the inaugural Winnie Awards, celebrating the people, busine…
North Iowa schools welcome four new staff members
North Iowa Community Schools have three new teachers and one new paraeducator ready to start the new 2026-2027 school year with the rest of the educational team.Livia Hofbauer will tea…