Mitchell County childcare initiative nears funding goal as program expands access and workforce
Nearly $140,000 in new pledges brings county match campaign closer to completion
Mitchell County approves website redesign to improve public access
New platform will add email alerts, improve navigation, and support accessibility requirements
Volunteer day fosters connections across generations
A group of Osage Middle School seventh graders spent a recent afternoon pulling weeds, planting flowers and playing bingo, but the impact of their efforts extended far beyond a few hou…
St. Ansgar honors two longtime educators entering retirement
After decades of service to the St. Ansgar Community School District, two longtime staff members are preparing to close an important chapter in their lives.The district recently recogn…
Shop on State breaks ground on new facility as construction begins
Construction begins this week on new permanent home at 121 Orchard Road
Osage Veterinary Clinic adds two new veterinarians as rural communities face growing shortage
Rural roots bring two new veterinarians to Osage as clinics face growing demand
MCRHC to Launch New Electronic Health Record June 8 Across Three Locations
OSAGE, Iowa — For 75 years, Mitchell County Regional Health Center (MCRHC) has been a trusted part of life in Mitchell County. Now, its locations in Osage, St. Ansgar and Riceville are…
Osage High School Launches Silver Cord Program
Osage High School students started earning formal recognition for their volunteer work this spring. The Silver Cord program requires participants to complete 40 hours of approved servi…
Mitchell County Sheriff Greg Beaver Retires After 26-year Tenure
Sheriff Greg Beaver turns in his badge May 31, after 26 years leading the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office.Deputy Justin Trees takes over June 1, the Mitchell County Board of Superviso…
Mitchell County Historical Museum Prepares for Grand Opening
After years of planning, fundraising and volunteer work, the Mitchell County Historical Museum is preparing to officially open its doors to the public with a free Grand Opening and Ope…
Mitchell County supervisors discuss repair options tied to ongoing courthouse cupola leaks
County reviewing contractor, engineering, and legal questions as officials seek long-term solution to recurring leaks
Mitchell County jail receives full compliance certification during annual inspection
Incoming Sheriff Justin Trees credits jail staff after facility earns compliance marks in all evaluated areas
Osage officials begin reviewing possible impacts from Iowa property tax law changes
Potential changes include homestead credit funding, revenue growth limits, and future TIF planning.
Osage residents request possible stop sign near South Second Street and Park Street over safety concerns
Public works committee expected to review neighborhood traffic concerns further
Osage's Owen Clark Joins All-Iowa Honor Band
Owen Clark earned a spot in the 38th Annual All-Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band and performed with the group May 14 in Des Moines. The Osage eighth-grader stood out as the lone student selec…
Local Volunteers Sew Reusable Hygiene Kits for Girls Across the Globe
All it takes is "a willing heart and a little elbow grease" to help women worldwide. Volunteers in Osage have gathered twice a month since 2017 at the United Church of Christ to sew wa…