Troop 64 hosts community breakfast fundraiser
ELMA — Troop 64 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts invited the community to start their day with a hearty breakfast fundraiser this morning.The Scouts served omelettes, toast, fresh fruit, swee…
Mystery Valentine dinner delights residents at Faith Lutheran Home Campus
OSAGE — A little mystery, a lot of heart and plenty of creativity made for a memorable Valentine celebration this week at Faith Lutheran Home Campus.Residents at Faith Home Assisted Li…
Osage Floral and Gifts busy with Valentine’s Day deliveries
Osage Floral and Gifts was up bright and early Friday morning preparing pre-ordered Valentine’s Day arrangements, as the annual celebration of love brought one of the shop’s busiest da…
Mitchell County Regional Health Center Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
OSAGE, Iowa, Feb. 13, 2026 — Mitchell County Regional Health Center (MCRHC) today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for …
Grants to Fund Specialized Rescue Vehicle for Riceville Ambulance Service
RICEVILLE, Iowa — The Riceville Ambulance Service has received grant funding from the FEMC and Shop on State to purchase a Polaris Ranger equipped with a medical insert, expanding the…
St. Ansgar school board discusses potential therapy dog
The school board expressed interest in the therapy dog proposal.
Saint Ansgar students honored at January R & R assembly
Saint Ansgar Community School District recently recognized dozens of elementary students for exemplifying kindness, leadership and accountability during its January R & R assembly.Each…
Little Cats’ Daycare earns IQ4K recognition for quality care
RICEVILLE — Little Cats’ Daycare in Riceville has been recognized for meeting Iowa’s highest standards in early childhood care and education.The daycare program was recently listed amo…
Brick facade collapse closes Osage Chamber lobby indefinitely
OSAGE — The Osage Chamber of Commerce has closed its lobby to the public after a portion of brick facade above the building’s entrance fell Monday night.According to a statement from t…
Supervisors approve new software agreement
The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors approved a new county software agreement, a pay increase for a courthouse employee and a housing tax waiver request during its regular meeting…
Supervisors adjust proposed FY26 budget
The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors advanced its proposed fiscal year 2026 budget by adjusting transfers and allocating $200,000 to a capital projects fund, and approved a shared…
Osage Public Library launches Coffee and Crafts to expand adult programming
OSAGE, Iowa — The Osage Public Library is brewing more than just coffee this winter as it introduces a new program to bring adults together in a relaxed, creative setting.The library’s…
Apple Valley Place of Osage highlights heart-centered care during American Heart Month
As February marks American Heart Month, Apple Valley Place of Osage is taking time to spotlight what heart-centered care means in senior living.At Apple Valley Place, care extends beyo…
Street assessments due Feb. 13 for Osage’s 2025 street project
OSAGE — The City of Osage is reminding residents that street assessment payments for the 2025 Street Project are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.According to City of Osage, payment…
EDITORIAL: What I Learned at the Iowa Newspaper Association Convention
Last week, several members of our newspaper team at Nelson Media Company traveled to Des Moines for the Iowa Newspaper Association convention. It was a full day of networking, learning…
Maci Mayer signs to golf at NIACC
SAINT ANSGAR — Saint Ansgar senior Maci Mayer has signed to continue her academic and athletic career at North Iowa Area Community College, where she will compete on the women’s golf t…