My favorite wall in the house is the one with our family photographs. In the middle of a collage of pictures of our children and spouses of 3,…
The Forest City Education Foundation will hosting a tailÂgate meal from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Forest City High School Cafeteria. The tailgate…
I would like to thank the Forest City Parks and Recreation Department and especially Park Supervisor Todd Espeland, for making a concerted eff…
The 2020 elections are rapidly approaching, and we want Iowans to know that your state and local election officials are working together to pr…
What does it mean for Iowa high school graduates to be future ready?
Driving around Iowa, you can’t help but see pheasants flying across the road from time to time. And, this time of year, hunters from around th…
Historically across the state of Iowa, students with disabilities have not been making acceptable achievement gains. In fact, in a span of 12 …
How is it possible for some people, and we are all vulnerable, to receive an act or gift of kindness and still find some facet to complain abo…
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, one must pause and look back on all the blessings the Lord giveth to us so generously.
Thursday is the big day — Turkey Day.
The holidays are here and family road trips await.
The volunteers of the Neighborhood Food Bank of Winnebago County want to express sincere appreciation to the residents of Forest City, Leland …
This week we celebrate American Education Week
At Forest City United Methodist Church we have invested nearly every Sunday for the last fifteen weeks learning what it means to “LIVE IN THE …
I have not written anything for a while, primarily because Joan and I have been doing quite a bit of traveling. I have written quite a number …
During the spring and fall months, we see many changes take place as nature transitions from winter to summer and back to winter again. Birds …
I’m certain I have covered this topic at some point this past year. Probably one or two times.
I have not written anything for a while, primarily because Joan and I have been doing quite a bit of traveling. I have written quite a number …
November. I can’t hear the word without images of food coming to mind. November…pumpkin pie. November…turkey. November…pecan pie. November…stu…
Q: I want to prepare my 11-year-old to resist the peer pressure I know she'll experience in her teen years. How can I help her develop the con…
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This is a big week for us as a church.
I have not written anything for a while, primarily because Joan and I have been doing quite a bit of traveling. I have written quite a number …
Following an announcement by Gov. Kim Reynolds Iowa will invest $2.1 million to address the mental health needs of the state’s school-aged chi…
We have to admit people do a great job of not exhibiting common sense. We see it in our culture all the time. We stop and shake our heads and …
As we are beginning to enter into the traditional holiday shopping season, it is a good time for a friendly reminder about the importance of c…
Q: My kids (2nd and 4th graders) are both really smart, and they seem to get along well with peers and teachers. But occasionally they go thro…
Many vets suffer from service-related PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD can cause intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings, includin…
