Dome Bound
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 histor…
WEEKLY FRONT: A November to Remember — 40 Years Since Osage’s Big Snow
Forty years ago this week, Osage and much of North Iowa were buried undernearly a foot of heavy, early-season snow — a storm that still stands as one of the region’s mostmemorable Nove…
A dazzling display
The Northern Lights could be vividly seen shining brightly above Osage on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Northern Lights occur when high-energy particles from the sun collide with Earth’s atmos…
Spreading the warmth
A partnership between the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office and Fox River Mills is helping to keep kiddos extra warm this winter.The sheriff’s office kicked off its hat distribution eve…
Holiday promotions to boost Osage Chamber
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.“The Great Holiday Giveaway is a w…
Osage FFA has successful bid at Nationals
Members of the Osage FFA traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct. 29-Nov. 1 to take part in this year’s National Convention.According to FFA Advisor Malayne Meyer, this year the school …
A show of support for history
Two community partners have stepped up in a significant way to benefit the Mitchell County Historical Society.It was on Nov. 3, when the Historical Society received monetary support fr…
Editorial: Why I bought this newspaper
A personal reflection on preserving local journalism and building something lasting for Osage and Mitchell County
Weekly Front: A November to Remember — 40 Years Since Osage’s Big Snow
Eighty-five years after the Armistice Day Storm and forty years since Osage’s own November blizzard, this weekend’s flakes mark another early taste of winter
Nelson announces Osage Oracle as new hometown paper
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.“This is an exciting new chapter,” s…
PTO meeting set for Nov. 13
The Osage Community Schools PTO will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Lincoln Elementary cafeteria.The PTO is a nonprofit organization comprised of parent …
Baldus sets sights on innovation, enrichment
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 industr…
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EDITORIAL: Coming together as a community — not dividing it
Osage’s rebranded hometown paper aims to unite, not divide — bringing fresh storytelling, digital innovation, and community pride to Mitchell County
Three Osage musicians advance to All-State
Three Osage High School students have been selected to advance to the All-State Music Festival Nov. 21-22 in Ames.Senior Kendra Steiert was selected on trumpet, senior Adaya Thurmau, a…
Serving up a fairytale feed
Long-standing event gets a makeover