This weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. For current information, contact the district fisheries office at the phone number listed […]
The fees for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses in Iowa will soon increase. A legislative committee has given final approval to the license fee increases, which were proposed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources […]
Iowa’s foster children who lose their support systems at age 18 often struggle with long-term success as adults, according to a new report. The report from The Annie E. Casey Foundation is a first-of-its-kind data brief that […]
A Minnesota woman who authorities say sent 696 text messages to a Forest City man in April has taken a plea deal. Winnebago County District Court records say 34-year-old Katie Christian, of Emmons, Minnesota, filed […]
For the first time this year, a monthly survey of bankers in parts of 10 Plains and Western states indicates the regional rural economy is shrinking. The overall index of the Rural Mainstreet survey for […]
Iowa’s unemployment rate has dropped slightly to 2.4 percent in October, the lowest in the state in more than 18 years. Iowa Workforce Development released the figures Friday, showing the unemployment rate had fallen from […]
Waldorf’s six-time NSAA champion Marissa Kuik now is an All-American, as well. The Warriors two-time North Star Athletic Association cross country champion ran her fastest 5-kilometer race ever on the biggest stage, finishing 27th at […]
U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced bipartisan legislation to encourage investment in high-speed internet and protect and expand access to broadband in our rural communities. The Access to Capital Creates Economic […]
Snow will continue to spread across northern, northeastern and eastern portions of central Iowa tonight. The snow will linger through the early morning hours with several inches of accumulation by daybreak. Roads are expected to […]
The City of Forest City has declared a snow event for Saturday, November 17th, 2am through Sunday November 18th. All overnight permitted vehicles must park in the designated lot the corner of 6th Street and […]
