YohnCo. Announces Name Change
Founded in 1946, YohnCo. has been a regional leader in concrete ready-mix production for close to eighty years. In January of 2025, all ready-mix assets were sold to Cemstone Concrete…
OmniTel Charity Grants 2026 Q2
OmniTel Communication Grants for the 2nd Quarter of 2026.The Board of Directors of OmniTel Communications has awarded grants to the following organizations: Charles City Art-A-Fest, Fl…
Mason City hires new engineer, advances garbage collection updates
The Mason City City Council approved the hiring of a new city engineer, finalized updates to the city's automated garbage collection ordinance and took action on several infrastructure…
National Night Out brings families and first responders together in Mason City
MASON CITY — Instead of meeting police officers during an emergency, hundreds of area residents had the opportunity to get to know them over burgers, games and conversation during Maso…
Nora Springs Public Library launches new website for patrons
The Nora Springs Public Library has unveiled a new website designed to make it easier for residents to access library resources, learn about upcoming events and stay connected with eve…
Livestock, entertainment shine at North Iowa Fair
MASON CITY - The North Iowa Fair returned to Mason City for its annual six-day run, bringing together agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, carnival rides, live entertainment …
Proposed Iowa social media plan could affect Mason City families, youth
MASON CITY — As part of his 100 Town Hall Tour, State Auditor Rob Sand's visited Floyd County and Cerro Gordo County on Wednesday, answering questions from the community in a town hal…
Rockford reviews Fun Days, discusses improvements for 2027
While this year's Rockford Fun Days has wrapped up, city officials are already looking ahead to next year's celebration, Mayor Scott Johnson said.During the July 14 City Council meetin…
Rockford market brings community together every Thursday
ROCKFORD — Every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., the Rockford Community Center located at206 W. Main Ave. becomes a gathering place where neighbors catch up, local vendors share their talen…
RRMR introduces new online learning option for high school students
ROCKFORD - The RRMR School District is expanding educational opportunities for students with the launch of a new Non-Traditional (Online) Learning Program for the 2026-2027 school year…
Mitchell, Ollenburg outline agriculture, rural health care priorities, visit North Iowa Fair
MASON CITY — Republican congressional candidate Joe Mitchell said supporting family farms, strengthening rural health care and advancing what he describes as an anti-corruption agenda …
RRMR introduces new online learning option for high school students
ROCKFORD - The RRMR School District is expanding educational opportunities for students with the launch of a new Non-Traditional (Online) Learning Program for the 2026-2027 school year…
Summit Heights offers full slate of August activities for residents
August is underway at Summit Heights Independent & Assisted Living in Nora Springs, and residents have a full calendar of activities aimed at promoting wellness, social connection and …
Kids in the Kitchen program wraps up summer sessions at Nora Springs Library
The Floyd County Extension and Outreach Kids in the Kitchen program concluded its summer sessions this week at the Nora Springs Library, giving local youth an opportunity to learn heal…
Mason City hires new engineer, advances garbage collection updates
The Mason City City Council approved the hiring of a new city engineer, finalized updates to the city's automated garbage collection ordinance and took action on several infrastructure…
ISU Extension and Outreach Cerro Gordo County Office to host Fertilizer & Finance Workshop
Fertilizer & Finance WorkshopUnderstanding fertilizer cost trends, interpreting soil test results to make better phosphorus, potassium and lime recommendations, and fertilizer budgetin…