Museum gifted historical county church organ
A large piece of Mitchell County history was recently moved to the Mitchell County Historical Museum.It was at the end of October when a 1913 reed organ, manufactured by the Seybold Pi…
Weekly Front: Why Santa never minds the Christmas Eve run through Osage
Weather for Christmas looks more mild than the last couple of weeks
Foreign exchange students bring the world to Riceville Community School District
A new world for FE students in North Iowa this year
Stan Walk remembered as principled leader who worked to improve Mitchell County
Former county supervisor remembered for standing by his convictions and advocating for Mitchell County
Stacyville’s 'Christmas in the City' returns
Stacyville welcomes all to attend its well-known event, Christmas in the City, this Saturday, Dec. 13. A tradition since 2012, the craft and vendor show offers a variety of activities …
Osage nears nutrient reduction registry status
The city of Osage is close to having its nutrient reduction efforts officially registered with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), marking a step forward in statewide effo…
Project Share needs your help
Program sees decline in donations
Old tradition gets a new twist
A new spin on a tradition of Christmas’ past is returning for its second year.Unspeakable Joy: A Christmas Cantata will unite 40 people representing 12 churches in one grand event of g…
‘Be a blessing and be blessed’
Little Food Pantry helps fill local needs
New building, new look, new offerings
After more than 38 years in the Osage community, Kwik Star got a refresh with the opening of its new store at 809 Main St.It was on Thursday, Dec. 4, when Kwik Star corporate employees…
Fire, police bestowed with donations
Two Osage entities were presented with donations from Kwik Star, during the business’ grand opening on Thursday, Dec. 4.It was during the event when the Osage Fire Department and the O…
Osage council member resigns and longtime member steps down as term ends
Osage City Council Member Darla Olson announced her resignation at the Dec. 8 meeting. Olson’s last day will be Dec. 3, leaving two years remaining in her term as she prepares to reloc…
Osage reviews budget and considers newsletter
The Osage City Council discussed a year-end budget amendment, potential changes to public communication, and several housekeeping matters as the city moves into a new fiscal cycle at t…
Osage School board highlights growth and partnerships
Professional development achievements, enrollment updates, and continued collaboration with community partners were central topics at last week's Osage School Board meeting, where Sup…
Supervisors place moratorium on Bitcoin mining operations
The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday, Nov. 25 to enact a temporary moratorium on data centers, including Bitcoin mining operations, following weeks of public discussi…
How Ancestry.com opened the door to remarkable discoveries about my family’s past
A personal search that uncovered survival, resilience and untold stories stretching back generations