The Rowley Report
Last Monday, President Trump announced that the largest integrated steel production plant in the United States’ history is set to be built here in Iowa. Mesabi Metallics, a subsidiary …
Letter to the editor
Wow, just as you hear shotguns shooting away on Harmon refuge at the beginning of hunting season; the political signs appear for political season.Just a little bit about myself, then w…
Let’s get back to making our young people and our public schools priority one
I write this piece not as a Republican or a Democrat (although I have been both) but rather as an advocate for young people. I feel qualified to speak on their behalf because of my ove…
Library corner - Forest City Public Library
Libraries in the area are gearing up for the summer reading program. The theme for the summer reading program is “Plant a seed - Read.” Activities and programs for summer will be focus…
Welcome to your outdoors
Summer bird feedingNow that warm, summer weather is here, many people have taken down their bird feeders. But, summer bird feeding can provide you with just as much enjoyment as feedin…
The Rowley Report – Week of May 8th, 2026
The sixteenth week and last week of the 2026 Iowa legislative session saw many bills considered in the Senate. Several major bills and topics were brought up as legislators worked to f…
Highlights with Henry – Week 16
Sine DieWell, that's a wrap folks! The second session of the 91st General Assembly is in the books. There have been some pretty good accomplishments this session. There have also been …
The Rowley Report – Week of April 24th, 2026
This week, the Iowa Capitol saw the Volunteer Iowa Awards Ceremony and the Purple Star school designation ceremony. Thank you to Wayne and Connie Finnern for making the trip down to De…
Highlights with Henry – Week 15
Iowa House passes bill empowering parents, strengthening school choiceLast week, the House passed a bill that empowers parents and strengthens school choice options in Iowa. It helps p…
Welcome to Your Outdoors – Keeping wild babies wild
Every year, especially in the spring and early summer, we get calls from well-meaning people wanting to know what they should do with the little “orphaned” bird or mammal they have jus…
The Rowley Report – Week of April 17th, 2026
This week, the Iowa Capitol saw visits by the American Physical Therapy Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and a class visit by high school students from Harris-Lake Park. Wed…
Highlights with Henry – Week 14
House passes apprenticeship billOn Wednesday, House Republicans passed a priority workforce bill. SF2168 focuses on making sure our Iowa students have the opportunities they need to su…