The Hancock County Board of Supervisors is continuing its investigation into the pros and cons of hiring a full-time county engineer versus a part-time engineer. Currently, Hancock County shares Engineer Adam Clemons on a part-time […]
The Forest City Council has appropriated funds to replace the furnace in the existing Public Library building. Forest City Mayor Byron Ruiter sais that the furnace is at least 25 years old.
The historic Winnebago County Courthouse has been undergoing a two-year tuck point and reconstruction project to repair water and weather damage issues. The cost has been significant and to the point where the county has […]
Forest City officials have purchased a used garbage truck that will be used for recycling. The city was forced into the position because the recycling company that is used by the city stopped neighborhood pick […]
An annual event will take place south of Belmond geared toward area youth. Those who enjoy hunting pheasant will have the chance to do so during this weekend event. Reservations are required. KIOW’s Tony Andrews […]
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday beginning at 9 am by first holding a public forum. Both the residents of Hancock County and its employees will be allowed to express concerns […]
U. S. Representative Steve King has been busy working with President Trump on reversing ethanol production waivers to oil refineries and oil companies. Like Senators Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst, King has pushed the President […]
The Forest City Council heard from it’s Electrical Engineer and Director Duane Kuhns on the condition of its current Worthington Engine at the Forest City Electrical Plant. Employees at the plant discovered that the engine […]
The beauty of autumn is about to come alive with the change of colors on Iowa’s trees. Joe Herring, an Iowa D-N-R forester from Iowa Falls, says the fall leaf show is already starting. Some […]
Many farmers are converting their farmland to wetland areas as a conservation practice. One such change involves an area adjacent to the Halvorsen Wetland Area in the Mt. Valley Township. The area is east of […]
