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The Osage football team celebrates after a 12-7 win against Alburnett on Friday, Nov. 7. The victory punched their ticket to the Dome in Cedar Falls for the first time in school history.

Forty years ago this week, Osage and much of North Iowa were buried under
nearly a foot of heavy, early-season snow — a storm that still stands as one of the region’s most
memorable November weather events.
Between Nov. 8 and 9, 1985, a potent low-pressure system swept across the Upper Midwest,
transforming a crisp autumn day into a full-blown winter landscape overnight. When the flakes
finally stopped falling, Osage measured 9.5 inches of snow.

The Northern Lights could be vividly seen shining brightly above Osage on Tuesday, Nov.

A partnership between the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office and Fox River Mills is helping to keep kiddos extra warm this winter.

The holiday traditions continue at the Osage Chamber of Commerce as The Great Holiday Giveaway kicks off their long list of activities for the season.

Members of the Osage FFA traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct. 29-Nov. 1 to take part in this year’s National Convention.

Two community partners have stepped up in a significant way to benefit the Mitchell County Historical Society.

By Chris C. Nelson, Owner, The Osage Oracle

Change can happen fast — sometimes in a single month.

OSAGE, Iowa — Forty years ago this week, Osage and much of North Iowa were buried under nearly a foot of heavy, early-season snow — a storm that still stands as one of the region’s most memorable November weather events.

Between Nov. 8 and 9, 1985, a potent low-pressure system swept across the Upper Midwest, transforming a crisp autumn day into a full-blown winter landscape overnight. When the flakes finally stopped falling, Osage measured 9.5 inches of snow.

Nelson Media Company announced last week it has acquired the Mitchell County Press News and has rebranded the Osage-based paper as the Osage Oracle.

The Osage Community Schools PTO will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Lincoln Elementary cafeteria.

An invitation to take part in an elite culinary program, has afforded Osage-native and Iowa-renowned chef Jes Baldus, an opportunity to better her best alongside several of the industry’s skil

Mail forms to Nelson Media Company in Saint Ansgar or subscribe online at theosageoracle.com/subscribe

OSAGE, Iowa (Nov. 2, 2025) — The Osage Oracle is in the process of securing a permanent home in Osage and is working with local realtors to establish its new office location.

In the meantime, subscribers are encouraged to mail payments and correspondence to the newspaper’s parent company, Nelson Media Company, at the following address:

By Chris Nelson, Owner of Nelson Media Company and The Osage Oracle