Despite Governor Kim Reynolds relaxation of business operations and large group gatherings, cases of Coronavirus continue to mount. In Winnebago County on Thursday afternoon, there have been 11 positive cases of the virus. In Hancock […]
The Iowa Economic Development Authority or IEDA took prompt action during the development of the pandemic and subsequent closure of many businesses to put out a business survey. The purpose to was understand the impacts […]
Two years ago, the Heartland Museum Board of Directors discussed the possibility of having a windmill added to the property. Every farm had at least one. The American windmill was developed in 1854, and was […]
Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States and the world, the Forest City Hall had an open appearance and easy access to City Council meetings. That has since changed. Now council meetings are broadcast […]
The Hancock County Economic Development Corporation recently accepted applications for grants to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. The program was established after federal and state money went to a small number of […]
The governor’s ban on evictions and foreclosures brought on by the coronavirus ends today. Iowa Legal Aid Litigation Director Alex Kornya says the court system isn’t fully open yet, so most eviction hearings will still […]
The Forest City Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult decision to cancel Forest City’s 2020 Puckerbrush Days. The event has been Forest City’s largest community celebration since 1986 and officials stated that this decision […]
The Northwood Lions and Lifeserve Blood Center will be holding a community blood drive on Thursday, June 4th from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm. It will take place in the VFW Post which is north […]
A tradition that brings tens of thousands of revelers to Clear Lake has fallen victim to the pandemic concerns. The Clear Lake 4th of July Celebration has been officially cancelled this year. According to officials, […]
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to allow County Engineer Adam Clemons to temporarily close 220th Street between Iowa Avenue and James Avenue for culvert repairs. Supervisor Jerry Tlach says this will be […]
