Building trails and community through mountain biking
When Derek Mauser was first on the hunt for a bike to ride around town, he was not thinking about trail systems, nonprofit boards or community recreation. He was simply looking for som…
Summer Kick-Off event blends safety, family fun at fairgrounds
OSAGE — Mitchell County residents will have an opportunity to welcome the start of summer with a mix of safety education and family-friendly activities during a communitywide event lat…
St. Ansgar FFA members recognized at state convention
ST. ANSGAR — Members of the St. Ansgar FFA Chapter traveled to Ames last week to participate in the 98th Iowa FFA State Convention, where several students were recognized for their ach…
Upcycled fashion finds new life through local artist Deb Chase
Inside Create in Osage, locally made goods line the space, each one telling a different story. Among them, a collection of reworked denim and soft vintage fabrics stands out. The piece…
Telepharmacy Helps Drive Early Success at Riceville Pharmacy
Riceville, Iowa — April 24, 2026 — Since opening on April 13, the new Riceville Pharmacy has seen a strong and encouraging response from the community, with dozens of new patients alr…
County bridge project nears completion after delays push timeline past contract
Final steps underway after delays extend timeline
Mitchell County supervisors approve FY27 budget, adjust detention agreement, and finalize Little Cedar property action
April 21 meeting includes hearings, approvals, and county updates
Osage FFA earns strong results at 2026 Iowa FFA State Convention
OSAGE — The Osage FFA Chapter delivered an impressive showing at the 2026 Iowa FFA State Convention, highlighted by multiple gold ratings, top finishes and a team advancing to the nati…
BecMar Diner lands on statewide “must-try” list — no surprise to Osage locals
OSAGE — Around here, you don’t need a statewide list to tell you BecMar Diner is worth a stop.But now the rest of Iowa is catching on.BecMar Diner, a Main Street staple in Osage, was r…
Osage police warn residents of surge in scam text messages
OSAGE — The Osage Police Department is warning residents to remain alert as a new wave of scam text messages is circulating throughout the area, attempting to trick individuals into pr…
Nearly 50-year legacy of Riceville women’s service group comes to a close
WA TAN YE's work spanned generations, and included preservation of Saratoga #4 and support for local families
State proposal to cap school budget carryover raises questions, though local districts may not see immediate impact
District leaders say current budgets would not be immediately affected
Osage teacher earns Master’s Degree in agricultural education
Osage High School agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Malayne Meyer is set to graduate in May 2026 with a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University,…
Mitchell County Public Health highlights coordinator during National Public Health Week
OSAGE — Mitchell County Public Health and Home Health is recognizing the people behind its work during National Public Health Week, including a spotlight on Public Health Coordinator J…
Weekly Front: Iowa’s hail season is here
There are few things in weather that stop you in your tracks like hail.Not rain. Not wind. Not even lightning, really. But hail—especially the kind we saw this week across parts of Nor…
St. Ansgar council approves budget during April 13 meeting
Council approves budget during brief meeting with routine items