Jose Antonio Gonzalez Torres of Forest City plead guilty to “Harassment in the First Degree,” an aggravated misdemeanor, stemming from an investigation by the Forest City Police Department on Oct. 12, 2023. Gonzalez Torres was sentenced to two years in prison; sentence suspended. Gonzalez To…
Each spring, the Winnebago County Conservation Board encourages people to plant trees and shrubs by offering free seedlings for Arbor Day. This year, because of a scheduling conflict, the annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will be an Earth Day Tree Giveaway.
Winnebago County Attorney Kelsey Beenken has announced that her office is hosting a new multi-event campaign across the county in support of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in April.
Forest City High School graduate Laura Schleusner of Garner has been working to bring two new businesses to the former Hardee’s building in downtown Forest City.
The Forest City Community School District has announced that four-year-old preschool registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open.
Winnebago County Auditor Karla Weiss is alerting county taxpayers about a statement they are receiving in the mail.
Tickets for Thornton Wilder’s "Our Town," produced by BrickStreet Theatre, will go on sale Monday, March 25.
Spring and baby birds are often synonymous; when you think of one, you often think of the other! But those baby birds you see in the spring came from eggs and those eggs were laid in nests.
On March 21, Winnebago Industries announced decreased revenues, gross profit, and operating income from the prior fiscal year for its fiscal 2024 second quarter, but also decreased general and administrative expenses. Company officials cited continued tough recreational vehicle and marine markets.
The Forest City Education Foundation honored nearly 200 high-achieving Forest City High School students in grades 9-12 at its 15th annual academic awards night on March 18.
Teresa Ann Hansen of Thompson plead guilty to “Driving While Barred,” an aggravated misdemeanor, stemming from a traffic stop by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office on December 1, 2023. Hansen was sentenced to fourteen days in jail. Hansen was ordered to pay a criminal fine of $855.00, app…
The Winnebago County Community Foundation (WCCF) will host a public grant workshop on Tuesday, March 19, to discuss the WCCF’s 2024 grant cycle.
The Forest City Public Library has announced several upcoming events, starting with an Easter egg search the week of March 25-30.
Heidi Thompson of Forest City was honored at BrickStreet Theatre’s first volunteer recognition event on Tuesday, March 12. She was the board of directors’ unanimous choice for the newly established Mary Beth Wooldridge Volunteerism Award.
Forest City school board members approved district employee contracts and wages for the 2024-25 fiscal year at their March 11 meeting.
Dominique La Monica Harper of Rochester, Minnesota, was granted a deferred judgment for “Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana 1st Offense,” a serious misdemeanor, stemming from an investigation by the Iowa State Patrol on Oct.19, 2023. Harper will be under the supervision to the …
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The Minnesota Twins and Winnebago Industries on March 12 announced a multi-year partnership to create extraordinary experiences for fans at Target Field.
Northwood native Maeghan Petznick recently joined the Winnebago County ISU Extension and Outreach staff in Thompson as an office and program assistant.
The Forest City council on March 4 proceeded with its 2024 Country Club Heights street reconstruction project by setting a 7 p.m. April 1 hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for taking sealed bids.
The public is invited to attend the Lake Mills and Northwood Girl Scouts annual Community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, at the Lake Mills schools, 102 4th Avenue East.
A Winnebago County Fair fundraising event will be held on the evening of Saturday, April 6, at the Branding Iron restaurant in Thompson. It will be a fun night in support of the fair held in the Branding Iron Round Up Room, 135 Jackson Street.
The Forest City School District has opened nominations for inductees to its Education Hall of Fame for 2024. The Hall of Fame recognizes teachers, administrators, support staff, and board members or friends of the district who have made outstanding contributions to the education of young people.