On June 17, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board awarded $31.8 million project tax benefits through the High Quality Jobs (HQJ) program to Valent BioSciences to expand its Osage facility. Full details can be found at https://www.iowaeda.com/iowa-news/ieda-board-june-2022/.
In 1972, Al Penfold had a vision.
Country music artists and fans from across the country flocked to Heritage Park of North Iowa in Forest City for three days of Country Thunder Iowa 2022, starting on June 10.
Mitchell County voters headed to the polls on June 7 to cast a ballot during the primary election. The weather was excellent and at the Mitchell County Courthouse by 5 p.m. around 100 residents had voted.
On June 4, Leo Landis, curator of the Iowa State Historical Society, met with Mitchell County Historical Society member Denis Boerjan to discuss the “Are We There Yet? Let’s Check the Maps” antique map exhibit at the Mitchell County Historical Museum.
At the June 6 Osage City Council meeting, engineer Tom Madden discussed nutrient removal at the wastewater treatment plant in Osage. The city received an operation permit around three years ago, which included a compliance schedule.
Several local students graduated during the May 2022 spring commencement ceremonies from Iowa State University. As well, several local students were named to ISU’s spring of 2022 Dean’s List.
Valent BioSciences LLC announced on June 6 that it has approved a major expansion of its biorational manufacturing facility in Osage, which will meet increasing demand for its biorational products and the introduction of new products requiring more capacity. Construction will begin this summ…
SkyView Beef will be hosting two upcoming events in June. SkyView is located at 1175 Balsam Ave. in Nora Springs and is owned by Laura and Aaron Cunningham.
Mitchell County Conservation Board will host its summer solstice celebration on Tuesday, June 21.
The Osage Police Department is requesting that businesses in Osage update their business contact forms. The department and Mitchell County’s dispatch use these forms in case of open doors, alarms and other emergencies.
On Saturday, June 18, the band Five Spot will perform live on the main stage at Limestone Brewers in Osage.
USDA Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield announced on June 3 that the department has provided $70,870,064 to help lower costs and support 10 biofuel producers in Iowa who faced unexpected market losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Iowa Area Community College recently named several local students to its Dean’s List and President’s List for the spring 2022 semester.
Cedar Summerstock Theater’s founder and artistic director Nancy Lee recalled the very first time, back in 2017, when she met with her troupe of actors.
DES MOINES — A federal judge Wednesday sentenced a northern Iowa father and son to prison for their participation in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
As wars continue to rage across the world, Mitchell County took a moment to honor American lives lost throughout the years.
“Are We There Yet? Let’s Check the Maps,” an antique map exhibit at the Mitchell County Historical Society Museum in Osage, has uncovered more than just maps.
On the last Wednesday of school in Osage, the flags flew half-staff at the front door. Another school shooting, this time in Texas.
At the Mitchell County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 24, Mitchell County Engineer Rich Brumm reported the apparent low bid for the Kirkwood Avenue project was from Heartland Asphalt out of Mason City for over $1.54 million, which was lower than the engineer’s estimate.
Since the Farwell family landed in New England in 1620, we’ve served in every major war. It’s a facet of our DNA as Warriors in the battle for Equality and Freedom.
Middle school, as implied by its name, is for students who are not quite children anymore but who are not adults either. Many have minimal social skills only experience can teach. It is a pivot age.
A pool carnival and free swim day are coming to the Cedar River Complex Wellness Center and Aquatics Center.
The public is invited to a butterfly encounter tent at the Mitchell County Fairgrounds 4-H building in Osage from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 2.
For those planning to show animals at the Mitchell County Fair, exhibitors must be certified in Youth for the Quality Care of Animals. The exceptions are for dogs and horses.
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