Hancock County Economic Development Corporation is exploring the idea of helping the City of Britt determine the viability of a hotel in Britt. A survey is currently being circulated among business owners within the city […]
When the Water Boil Order was invoked on Friday morning, Forest City Community schools were ready with predetermined plans to handle the emergency without cancelling school. Forest City School Superintendent Darwin Lehmann explained that he […]
The land values survey released this week by the Iowa Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute shows a one-percent reduction in the average cropland values in the state. Spokesman Kyle Hansen says the change in […]
Waldorf University is handling the Forest City Boil Order much like everyone else is. The biggest hurdle is to try and feed 600 college students. For Brian Keely and his kitchen crew at the university, […]
Early this morning, the Forest City water system alarm went off and the city lost water pressure. Winnebago and Hancock County Emergency Management Director Andy Buffington explained what happened. As a precautionary measure, the city […]
Secondary roads continue to be monitored by all area county secondary road engineers and offices. Several roads in Hancock County and some in Winnebago County are closed or flagged as dangerous to those wanting to […]
Cities such as Britt, Garner, Corwith, and Kanawha are watching as water levels increase around rivers and streams, and on local primary and secondary roads. U. S. 18 between Britt and Garner was closed by […]
Overnight rains in combination with melting snows are causing some primary and secondary roads to close. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, U. S. 18 was closed in both directions between Nash Avenue which […]
The Iowa Legislature approved their State Supplemental Aid package to school districts in the State of Iowa in mid February. Forest City superintendent Darwin Lehmann says the results amount to a mixed bag for educators […]
