Jon Tumilson Memorial 5K pauses for 2026
A longstanding Rockford Fun Days tradition will take a brief pause this year as organizers announced the Jon Tumilson Memorial 5K Run will not be held during the 2026 celebration.The r…
Central Springs wrestling community rallies around family after devastating house fire
A devastating house fire has left a Rudd-area family facing the difficult task of rebuilding their lives but members of the Central Springs community are making sure they do not face t…
Whitney Davis awarded two Floyd County 4-H scholarships
Years of dedication to 4-H, leadership and community service have earned Whitney Davis of the Nora Springs Rolling Stones 4-H Club two prestigious Floyd County scholarships.Davis was s…
RRMR names Jennifer Schmitt as pending elementary principal
Pending board approval, RRMR Community Schools has announced Jennifer Schmitt as the district’s 2026–2027 elementary principal, bringing a familiar face back into leadership within the…
RRMR seeking applicants for bus driver, custodian positions
Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School District is seeking applicants for two employment opportunities as the district prepares for the upcoming school year.District officials rece…
Central Springs recognizes retirees, longtime staff at end-of-year luncheon
Central Springs Community School District celebrated the conclusion of another successful school year by honoring retirees and longtime employees during its annual end-of-year staff lu…
Central Springs to provide free summer meals for children at both campuses
Central Springs Community School District will once again help ensure children have access to nutritious meals during the summer months through its Summer Food Program, which began Jun…
Nora Springs Aquatic Center shares weather, attendance policies for summer season
The Nora Springs Aquatic Center is reminding residents of its weather, temperature and attendance policies as the summer swimming season gets underway.In a recent social media post, aq…
Nora Springs Public Library seeks applicants for Board of Trustees
The Nora Springs Public Library is seeking community members interested in serving on its Board of Trustees.According to a recent announcement, individuals interested in serving on the…
Nora Springs Care Center residents celebrate May birthdays
Residents at the Nora Springs Care Center recently gathered to celebrate May birthdays with an afternoon of treats, fellowship and laughter.The celebration featured almond cream cake a…
After years of advocacy, Iowa makes animal torture a felony
Animal welfare advocates across Iowa are celebrating a long-sought legislative victory after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill making the intentional torture of companion animals a felon…
Nora Springs Volunteer Ambulance Service highlights importance of rural EMS
The Nora Springs Volunteer Ambulance Service continues to serve as a critical emergency response provider for residents across Nora Springs, Rudd, Rockford and surrounding rural areas,…
RRMR marching band caps school year at North Iowa Band Festival
MASON CITY — The Rockford-Rudd-Marble Rock Marching Band closed out its school year Saturday with a spirited performance in the annual North Iowa Band Festival parade in downtown Mason…
Camp Skeeter brings day of learning and fun to Central Springs students
Elementary students in the Central Springs Community School District spent part of their week outdoors during the district’s Camp Skeeter event, a day focused on hands-on learning, tea…
RRMR CSD Board of Education approves series of annual agreements
The Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School District Board of Education at their May 20 meeting approved a Curriculum Coordinator sharing agreement with Charles City.“The Board appr…
Supervisors hold joint meeting
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting Tuesday night with the Charles City City Council and the Floyd County Ambulance Commission where they heard two proposals for…