Hoover’s coop stands strong after brutal North Iowa winter
MASON CITY — On a rural property outside Mason City, a backyard chicken coop has spent the last year enduring nearly everything North Iowa weather could throw at it — from scorching su…
Marble Rock Historical Society brings local history to life for students
The Marble Rock Historical Society is helping local students step back in time through hands-on pioneer activities designed to bring history to life.Recently, the historical society we…
New community garden opens in Rockford
A new community garden is taking root in Rockford, giving residents a chance to grow their own vegetables, connect with neighbors and contribute to local food access efforts.The New Ro…
Free summer cooking classes coming to Charles City Library for teens and tweens
Charles City Public Library is partnering with Healthy Harvest of North Iowa to offer a new summer cooking series designed for children, tweens and teens, giving young participants a h…
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Schmitt receives prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Grace Schmitt, a senior at Rockford High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter ED of Rockford, Iow…
CS BOE updated about student achievements
The Central Springs Community School District Board of Education at its May 18 meeting was updated about some of the achievements of CSD students from the spring semester.Superintende…
Floyd County BOS approves AMR contract
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors at their May 19 meeting approved a $530,000 contract with AMR to provide ambulance services to Charles City and asked the County Attorney to reque…
Faith, miles and mission: Pastor launches “Run for the Garden”
Pastor Chan Kim is turning miles into meals through a new community initiative that blends faith, environmental stewardship and small-town connection one run at a time.Earlier this mon…
Kids in the Kitchen teaches Central Springs students healthy habits
Central Springs Middle School students recently sharpened their kitchen skills while learning the importance of healthy eating through the “Kids in the Kitchen” program led by ISU Exte…
SkyView Market hosts hands-on farm experience for students
Central Springs kindergarteners traded their classrooms for barns and cattle pens this week as they visited local farms to learn firsthand about agriculture, animal care and where thei…
Supervisors approve budget amendment
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors at their May 12 meeting approved a resolution on a Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment.“This (motion) is to approve the amendment and appropriate th…
Counselors guide seniors through stress, change and graduation milestones
As graduation approaches, high school counselors find themselves at the center of one of the busiest and most emotionally significant times of the school year. From finalizing graduati…
Central Springs teacher advances in national teaching competition
For Autumn Umbarger, science has always been rooted in curiosity. Now, that same passion for learning and hands-on education has earned the Central Springs High School teacher recognit…
NIACC students build homes and futures through Habitat for Humanity partnership
Students in the North Iowa Area Community College Building Trades program are helping build more than homes through their partnership with Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa. T…
RRMR English teacher named 2026 Star Teacher
Community support and personal connection are at the center of teaching for Taylor Johnson, a middle and high school English teacher at Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School Distr…