The Peace Makers of North Central Iowa will soon begin honoring local veterans with quilts made by local volunteers.
They’re one of the newest chapters of Quilts of Valor, a national organization that makes quilts for veterans in hopes of bringing comfort and healing to those touched by war. The Peace Makers will serve both Winnebago and Hancock Counties.
Kindness is all around you. Hopefully in a literal sense, but for anyone living in north central Iowa or south central Minnesota, the word “kindness” is also appearing on the map.
The Forest City Education Association honored retiring Forest City school staff during a retirement tea, held Wednesday, May 27 in the high school cafeteria.
The Lake Mills Community School District is celebrating three long-time educators who finished their careers last week at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year.
North Iowa Community Schools bid farewell to three teachers with the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year. Moving on to new opportunities are, from left: second grade teacher Miss Brittany Kirschbaum, high school special education teacher Miss Emily Ryerson, and elementary special education teacher Mrs. Nicole Phoenix. (Submitted photo)
Lieutenant Commander Jack Smidt, retired from the U.S. Navy, delivers the Memorial Day address during a program in Buffalo Center on Monday morning. “We know Memorial Day is most known for beers, brats and picnics and things like that, but actually, it is something way beyond the unofficial start of summer. It is the day to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
It’s mission accomplished for the Lake Mills High School Marching Band. The band defended their title for the 11th year in a row as winners of the Meredith Wilson Grand Champion Award at the 87th North Iowa Band Festival on Saturday, May 23.
Voters will help their parties choose candidates for November’s General Election during the June 2 Primary Election next Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at sites throughout Winnebago County,
Lake Mills senior Knute Rogne ran the best races of his life to bring home a pair of State Championships and set three school records at the 2026 State track meet.
Communities throughout Winnebago County will honor our fallen veterans during Memorial Day programs on Monday, May 25. Special events are planned that day in Buffalo Center, Forest City, Lake Mills, Leland, Rake, and Thompson.
Republican voters in Winnebago County will have two candidates to choose from in each of the two County Supervisor races on the ballot for the June 2 Primary Election.
Blacktop Service Co. from Humboldt will serve as the general contractor for the summer street rehabilitation project in Buffalo Center. The City received two bids for the project, and the Buffalo Center City Council approved the low bid from Blacktop Service of $574,934.32 at its May 11 meeting.
The Forest City High School Class of 2026 tosses their caps in celebration as they received their diplomas during an afternoon ceremony in the Forest City school gym on Sunday, May 17. (Photo by Zach Raulie)
