Supervisors authorize legal filing over courthouse cupola leaks
Years of repairs have failed to stop recurring leaks at the 2015 courthouse
Mitchell County approves $25,000 for Northeast Iowa Food Bank expansion
Local food bank received food worth more than $72,000 for less than $10,000 last year
Mitchell County separates planning and zoning from sanitation after resignation
Mitchell County is separating its planning and zoning and sanitation responsibilities following the resignation of Amanda Baer, whose full-time county position combined two part-time roles.
Mitchell County Fair returns July 28 with six days of events
The Mitchell County Fair returns July 28 and runs through Aug. 2 with livestock shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, free carnival rides, children’s entertainment, live music, food vendors, and four nights of grandstand events.
Osage City Council plans sewer system review after costly basement backups
More than 20 properties reported damage after the July 8 storm; the pumps worked, but the sanitary sewer system could not keep up. City officials plan an engineering review of Osage’s…
Osage City Council plans sewer system review after costly basement backups
More than 20 properties reported damage after the July 8 storm; the pumps worked, but the sanitary sewer system could not keep up.
New superintendent begins leading Osage and Riceville districts
Andy McQuillen says getting to know both communities and preparing for an Osage facilities project are among his early priorities.
Osage student earns top prize at Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
Osage High School student Eva Sayer earned first place in the 2026 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy pitch competition, taking home $1,000 in seed funding for her business idea, The Mirror…
New Burnham Park sports court opens after nearly two-year project
After nearly two years of planning and construction, Burnham Park's new sports court is complete and already drawing residents to play tennis, pickleball and basketball.The project rep…
Sunny Brae closes as flooding forces cancellation of annual Wing Ding Tournament
Rising floodwaters along the Cedar River have forced Sunny Brae Golf & Country Club to temporarily close its course and cancel one of its biggest annual events, the Wing Ding Tournamen…
Flooding follows July 8 storms across Mitchell County
Flood warning remains in effect until July 10 after July 8 storms
Osage school board calls Revenue Purpose Statement election at special meeting
Board also approves bond hearing, contract amendments
Youth mountain bike club brings more kids to the trails
Osage Mountain Bike Club growth follows years of volunteer work to build and maintain local trails
Mitchell County approves $50,000 for in-fill housing incentive program
Program continues helping replace derelict homes with new construction
Homeowners recount close call after tornado crossed property south of Stacyville
Pat and Bruce Weis say the storm was over before they realized what had happened.
Faith Lutheran Home breaks ground on first phase of campus expansion
Therapy clinic is first step in long-term improvement plan for Mitchell County campus.