Justin Trees appointed as Mitchell County Sheriff
The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors took formal action Tuesday to fill the upcoming vacancy in the sheriff’s office, unanimously appointing Deputy Justin Trees to succeed outgoin…
Osage Council addresses budget, resignation and infrastructure upgrades
The Osage City Council moved toward finalizing the city’s financial future and navigating a leadership transition during a dual-session meeting Monday night. Following a public hearin…
Nalan-May takes the helm at Mitchell County Extension
After two months as the new county director for Mitchell County’s Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Emily Nalan-May is finding her groove by connecting local residents wit…
Riceville’s Wolthoff turns adversity into national honor
RICEVILLE — The moment Brooklyn Wolthoff’s name was announced, the gym fell into a kind of stunned celebration — applause, cheers and disbelief all at once. For Wolthoff, sitting among…
Osage woman recounts frightening encounter near CRC, urges vigilance
OSAGE — What began as a routine late-night workout turned into a frightening experience for an Osage woman who says she was followed through town before seeking safety at the police st…
Emerson On Main closing; Large clothing sale begins March 26
Residents of Osage may be surprised at the sale signs in windows of Emersons On Main. After 27 years in the clothing business in Osage, Ken and Diane Emerson have decided to sell thei…
St. Ansgar City Council sets levy hearing, approves appointments
City moves ahead with budget process as infrastructure work wraps up
Grocery cart race collects food donations for Mitchell County food pantries
Five teams competed in a timed event at Randy's Neighborhood Market, collecting more than $500 in food and donations for area pantries.
New family physician, Dr. Jacob Staudt coming to Mitchell County Regional Health Center
After residency, Stuart set to return in August to serve patients across all stages of life
Mystery meets melody: Osage High School prepares for ‘Curtains’
Osage High School students are preparing for their upcoming spring musical, “Curtains”, which will take place March 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and March 29 at 1:30 p.m. in the Krapek Family …
Audits, interim sheriffs and a leaking cupola: Mitchell County Board tackles packed agenda
The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors navigated a dense agenda during their Tuesday, March 17, meeting, covering everything from critical infrastructure repairs at the courthouse t…
A new chapter for Nelson Media Company — and a bigger vision for North Iowa
Growth is a word that gets used often in business. But real growth — the kind that reshapes a company — requires difficult decisions, clear vision and a willingness to evolve.This week…
Osage council approves cloud migration and long-term capital planning
The Osage City Council took a significant step toward modernizing city operations Monday night, approving a transition to cloud-based accounting software and initiating a formal long-…
Mitchell County board faces tight timeline for interim sheriff appointment
The Mitchell County Board of Supervisors is facing a swift timeline to fill the county’s top law enforcement position following Sheriff Greg Beaver’s announcement Tuesday that he will…
Osage, Riceville begin process to hire new shared superintendent
Application period underway for shared superintendent position
Mother-daughter team opens home gallery in Osage
ART etc. gallery pairs paintings with All Gussied Up's up-cycled fashion.