Bisbee selected for Iowa Farm Bureau Ag Leaders Institute
OSAGE — Mitchell County Farm Bureau Board Member Bradford Bisbee has been selected to participate in the 2026 Ag Leaders Institute through the Iowa Farm Bureau.Bisbee is one of 30 Farm…
EDITORIAL - A Pioneer in Green: Thank You, Barb Schwamman
Like many of you across Osage, Riceville and even around the state, I am still in shock.Barb Schwamman, superintendent of the Osage and Riceville school districts, officially announced…
Mitchell County supervisors reviews contracts, infrastructure, and solar workshop plans
The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday to address a range of issues, from county infrastructure projects to technology contracts and preparations for upcoming solar ordi…
Osage and Riceville superintendent announces resignation
Superintendent Barb Schwamman announced Tuesday that she will resign from her role leading the Osage Community Schools and Riceville Community Schools, effective June 30, 2026. In a …
Authorities investigate suspected swatting call in Riceville
RICEVILLE — Law enforcement agencies from multiple counties responded early Monday morning to a report of a potential homicide in Riceville that was later determined to be unfounded.Ac…
Knights of Columbus donates $1,460 to Osage Lions Club for children’s vision screening camera
The Osage Lions Club is one step closer to purchasing a new children’s vision screening camera thanks to a recent donation from the Sacred Heart Council 4308 Knights of Columbus.The Kn…
Osage Public Library rebounds after COVID, expands programs for all ages
Library usage rebounds as digital reading and programming grow
Brick facade collapse closes Chamber lobby; Maple Heights repairs await court approval
Falling bricks from the Maple Heights building on Wednesday, Feb. 11, forced the Osage Chamber of Commerce to close its lobby and intensified focus on ongoing court proceedings that m…
Council invites redevelopment proposals for Main Street parcel
The Osage City Council formally opened the door Tuesday, Feb. 17, for redevelopment proposals on a city-owned Main Street parcel, continuing discussions tied to a proposed downtown fa…
Respiratory illnesses keep restrictions in place at MCRHC
Visitor restrictions remain in place at Mitchell County Regional Health Center as influenza and other respiratory illnesses continue circulating at high levels in the community. Infe…
Supervisors discuss IT contract, conservation update
Mitchell County supervisors met Tuesday, Feb. 17, to review updates from department heads and a proposed IT contract for county offices. Mitchell County Conservation Board Director M…
Faith, fellowship and fun fill the morning at Apple Valley Place
OSAGE — It was a meaningful and active start to the day at Apple Valley Place of Osage, where residents embraced a morning centered on faith, wellness and connection.The day began with…
Love shines bright at Colonial Manor’s Sweetheart Dinner
ELMA — Romance was in the air this week at Colonial Manor of Elma as residents gathered for the facility’s annual Valentine’s celebration, complete with a candlelit dinner, crowned roy…
Osage High School business class builds real-world skills through hands-on learning
Hands-on assignment connects students with real businesses
Mobile simulation truck brings trauma training to Osage hospital staff
About 30 hospital staff participated in the on-site emergency simulation training
Construction projects near completion at St. Ansgar Schools
Athletic Performance Center expected to open within a month