When Larson Manufacturing permanently closed its Lake Mills plant late last year, it was a big blow to the confidence and economy of the community.
Joe Denim of DenimFest has announced country music artists that will perform during Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, at Heritage Park in Forest City.
The Forest City Esports team is coached by Ryan Friederich. Team members include Izaak Olson, Adrian Thongsavath, Joshua Rakoto, Josh Kawalek, Carter Stricker, Amate Cooper, and Matthew Liviero.
Forest City Middle and High School computer science classes have been starting each class day with a one-minute ABC News video clip called "Tech Bytes." The videos cover current events dealing with technology. It has become an eagerly awaited part of their day for the students.
Forest City students enjoyed success at this year’s district state large group and individual speech contests recently.
On March 13, Forest City Elementary School Principal Brad Jones provided school board members with a stark reminder of behavioral issues more schools across the state, region, and country are facing with increasing frequency since the COVID pandemic.
The Forest City Community School District announces that tickets are now available at www.bomanfineartscenter.org for the spring play, “Radium Girls.”
On March 22, Winnebago Industries reported revenues of $866.7 million for the fiscal 2023 second quarter ended Feb. 25 decreased 25.6% compared to $1.2 billion for the fiscal 2022 period.
On March 20, Forest City council members approved a resolution for filling the Parks and Recreation Department commissioner vacancy created by the recent resignation of Chad Reece.
The 35th Forest City Alumni Basketball Tournament arrives on March 31 and runs through April 2. Parks and Recreation Department Director Sue Edmondson said there will be several tourney additions to mark the occasion.
Forest City continues planning and preparation for a large-scale update to its 1982 wastewater treatment plant located at 1890 River Road (County Road R70) on the south edge of town. The initially estimated $12.5 million project cost rose to about $15.5 million as of June 2022. It could rise…
Tyler Joseph John Hanson of Leland plead guilty to “Possession of a Controlled Substance – 1st Offense,” a serious misdemeanor, stemming from a traffic stop by the Forest City Police Department, on Nov.14, 2022. Hanson was granted a deferred judgment and was ordered to pay a $250.00 civil pe…
The Winnebago County Conservation Board will hold a Spring Stargazing program on Friday evening, April 14. The program will be held at the entrance to Thorpe Park, five miles west of Forest City, beginning at 9 p.m. It should last about 45-60 minutes.
The Forest City school board finalized Iowa Secretary of State-required redistricting at its March 13 meeting.
At its March 13 monthly meeting at the Civic Auditorium, the Forest City Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the close of a successful era with Chad Reece as its chair and a board member. Reece was honored with a plaque for his dedicated service to the city department.
On March 17, the Forest City Community School District announced the appointments of Mike Johnson and Patti Strukel as co-head softball coaches and Tom Clarey as head football coach.
Representatives from the City of Forest City and Waldorf University will host a public meeting at 5 p.m. on March 21 in the NSB Bank Community Room.
Winnebago Industries’ Newmar recognized suppliers and individual contributors to their supply chain performance for 2022 at an annual banquet on March 9 in Nappanee, Indiana.
Proof that preparations are well under way for DenimFest 2023 at Heritage Park in Forest City arrived on a plane from Nashville on March 8. Tickets and camping packages for DenimFest will go on sale March 23 at www.denimfest.com.
Iowa has a celebrated history of exceptional girls’ sports programs. We just saw the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team take home their fifth Big Ten Tournament title, days after cheering on the high school girls competing in the state tournament. Last year, the Iowa High School Girls Ath…
Para educator, educational assistant, teacher associate, teacher aide, media associate, lunchroom aide, etc., are often used to describe those who support students in ways different from the teacher and play an important role in the success of all students. Under the supervision and manageme…
Swen Joseph Rogeness of Forest City, plead guilty to “Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon,” a Class D Felony, stemming from an investigation by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office on July 3, 2022. Rogeness was granted a deferred judgement and was ordered to pay a $1,025.00 civil penalty, …
The Thompson Public Library is hoping to complete its collection of school yearbooks. Library staff is asking members of the public to considering donating the missing volumes to the library.
The Clear Lake Arts Center will host Waldorf University-affiliated authors Ryan Clark and Lydia Knudtson on April 12. They will be joined by accomplished western author Oscar Oswald.
Amidst a cold late-winter in Forest City, local youth participated in the height of the YMCA indoor swimming season. Five Forest City Storm swimmers in the YMCA program for ages 5-17 participated in this year’s state meet at the Marshalltown YMCA on March 4-5. One of them advanced to regiona…