U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Representatives Barry Moore (R-Ala.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) are introducing bipartisan legislation to increase transparency in ...

It’s been about a month since a federal judge upheld a court ruling that blocks an Iowa immigration bill from taking effect. It’s the latest action in an ongoing effort by the state of Iowa to tighten ...

The Winnebago County Conservation Board has scheduled a Full Moon Prairie Walk which will take place on Friday evening beginning at 8:30pm. The walk comes less than twenty four hours after the ...

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The big issue in the news was the passage of Senate File 418. SF418 removes the phrase “gender identity” from the list of protected classes in the Civil Rights code. This means the code protects only ...

U. S. Senator Charles Grassley recently spoke with reporters concerning several issues which Congress is dealing with right now. Topics included the Ukraine, the Department of Education, the ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds today signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a measure that removes gender identity protections for LGBTQ+ people from Iowa’s civil rights code. Opponents call it “mean spirited.” Senate File 418 makes Iowa the first ...

Robert “Bob” A. Mary, 81, of Forest City, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 6, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, ...

Beginning on Monday, March 17, weather permitting, crews will close U.S. 65/South Federal Avenue between 6th Street South and 19th Street Southwest so work can be done on the roadway, according to the ...

The following are the church services in Forest City and surrounding locations listed in alphabetical order. This is our weekly feature at this time every Sunday. Please check with your church to see ...

The Buffalo Center City Council will meet on Monday beginning at 7pm. The council will give residents the opportunity to address the council on issues facing the city. Scheduled to speak are Spencer ...