An April 26 Distinguished Alumna Award for 2024 from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City quickly took Beth Bilyeu, executive director of the Forest City Economic Development, back to the launch of her career over three decades ago.
Spring is here and the Winnebago County campgrounds at Thorpe Park and Dahle Park are now open.
Three Forest City High School students and FFA members, supported by FFA Advisor Ryan Faught and others, have worked hard to bring an innovative project to life.
The Winnebago County Conservation Board will hold a spring stargazing program beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10. It will be held at the Hanson Nature Center, 41600 Highway 69, north of Leland, and should last for about 45 minutes.
At their April meeting, Forest City school board members approved public notice of the district’s 2024-25 proposed budget.
Winnebago Industries will offer free tours of its recreational vehicle manufacturing facilities daily throughout the summer, according to a press release.
The Hanson Nature Center, located two miles north of Leland off Highway 69, is now open for public viewing. It enables allow visitors to learn about the natural lands and species of Winnebago County.
The Forest City Public Library will host author Sherrie Hansen at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4.
We celebrate many special days each year, but one you may have never heard of is fast-approaching. It is World Migratory Bird Day, which is commemorated each year on the second Saturday in May.
After a public hearing on the rehabilitation of runway 15/33 project at the Forest City Municipal Airport on April 15, Forest City council members approved a $1.4 million contract with Heartland Asphalt of Mason City for the work.
After consecutive years with a destination post-prom event, Forest City junior-senior prom students and their guests enjoyed a hometown “Wild Wild West” themed prom on April 13. It was capped by a post-prom celebration at the Super Bowl just east of town.
During his time at North Iowa High School, Dan Miller of Buffalo Center enjoyed working backstage. A decade past his high school graduation, Miller will make his on-stage debut as Simon Stimson when BrickStreet Theatre opens "Our Town" in Forest City, April 26-28 and May 3-5.
Forest City Parks and Recreation Department Director Sue Edmondson has released the statistical leaders from the 36th Forest City Alumni Basketball Tournament held on April 5-7.
Winnebago Industries’ subsidiary Grand Design RV has announced its entrance into the motorized category will start with a class C motorhome under the brand name Lineage. Its launch is anticipated in July.
Forest City continued its front-line assault on the invasive insect species, emerald ash borer, at its initial April city council meeting.
Survivors of three competitive six-team divisions in the 36th Forest City Alumni Basketball Tournament April 5-7, all found themselves in closely contested Sunday championships at the soon-to-be named Sue Edmondson Civic Auditorium.
A failed transformer caused a power outage at Forest City High School and also affected the middle school on Saturday night, April 6. Issues extended into the school week, necessitating E-learning instruction for students in grades 5-12 on Monday through Wednesday.
Mason City Newman’s Annie Knipper will make her BrickStreet Theatre debut as Emily Webb when "Our Town" opens in Forest City, April 26-28 and May 3-5.
Iowa State House Representative Henry Stone (R–Forest City) provided the following update on avian flu in his most recent legislative newsletter:
An all-volunteer Forest City Indian Sports Boosters committee recently announced how donations made to support Forest City athletics have been used to positively impact programs.
Forest City fourth grade student Rowan Johnson spoke to the Forest City Rotary Club on April 3 about his upcoming May trip to Florida for the national geography bee contest.
Winnebago County ISU Extension and Outreach will hold an open house at its Thompson Extension Office, 183 1st Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17.