At a recent meeting, the Mitchell County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal put before us by the City of St. Ansgar and a developer rega…
For the first time ever, there will be a no-contact period for Iowa high school athletes and coaches to prioritize spending time with family.
Riceville had a resurgent softball season. It won double digit games for the fourth consecutive season, triumphed in a playoff game and change…
Around 2,000 years ago, a man named Jesus was arrested, accused of misleading the nation and stirring up the people. He was brought before the…
Advance tickets are available for the 150th Mitchell County Fair.
The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences has named several local students to the spring 2021 dean's list.
The 150th Mitchell County Fair is looking for participants in the 2021 demolition derby and Tuff Trucks competitions.
On the first and third Thursday of every month throughout the summer, the Mitchell County Mountain Goats will hold fat tire rides. The next ri…
The Osage Chamber of Commerce will host the Fall Preview Open House from July 29-31.
After 150 years, Mitchell County is still celebrating its fair. The first was not far removed from the Civil War, and though the fair has stay…
Registration is now open for the Main to Main Marathon. Spots are available in the full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. Runners must regi…
The Cedar River Complex will be hosting community theater this year for ages 14 years old and up. There is no cost.
Winnebago County supervisors unanimously approved an updated agreement with Irish Hospital LLC on July 20.
From June 14-18, Chase Potter of Osage High School was part of the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy, which was hosted by NIACC Pappajohn Entrepre…
The theme of 2021 in rural Iowa could be renewal and recovery from an ongoing pandemic. It could also be collaborative spirit.
The owners of the Mainline Depot and Mainline Inn want to help revitalize Kanawha.
After seeing a need for a place for the community to gather, local Lake Mills resident Kelley Gau took action to build a coffee shop that open…
Do you sometimes wonder what that bright star is that you keep seeing in the nighttime sky? Maybe it’s not even a star at all.
Do you know any 6-9 year old children who love animals and the outdoors? If so, the Winnebago County Conservation Board invites you to bring t…
The annual Winnebago Grand National Rally celebrating Winnebago recreational vehicles and their owners from around the country is being held o…
At the Board of Supervisors meeting on July 20, Mitchell County Attorney Mark Walk reported that supervisor Jim Wherry had contacted him prior…
Cedar Summerstock Theater will close out the season with a performance of Regarding Broadway, a tribute to the colorful days of vaudeville wit…
On July 19, the Osage School Board met in preparation for the 2021-22 school year.
The Winnebago County Fair celebrated its 2021 grand champion, state-qualifying livestock and show persons with a parade of champions in the fa…
The first-ever Cedar Arts Fest, featuring a variety of artists from Mitchell County, will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 31 and Satur…
The Osage City Council met on July 19 to consider the proposed purchase of properties at 1212 and 1220 Main Street. They received two bids.
The Forest City Council adopted a resolution awarding a $256,000 contract to Harold K. Scholz Company of Ralston, Nebraska, for its additional…
