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, Iowa.

 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.
Superintendent Wade Grinhaug told the Board that during the Senior Awards night that over $923,000 in scholarships were awarded to Central Springs seniors.

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 request financial information from AMR.
The request for financial information came after the Board learned that AMR was charging 20% more for services in the new contract which begins July 1.

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 the dollars for the budget,” Board Chair Gloria Carr said.
The total change in county department revenues was $99,039, and the total change in expenditures was $166,206.

ROCKFORD — Several students from the Rockford-Rudd-Marble Rock Community School District recently showcased their skills at the 2026 Math Bee held at Clear Lake Middle School.
Representing RRMR were Austin Abell, Jackson Dow, Joey Boehmer, Parker Dodge, Baye Bouillon and Adelyn Koenigsfeld. The annual competition brings together students from across the region to test their problem-solving abilities and mathematical knowledge.

MANLY — The Central Springs Community School District is now accepting applications for multiple coaching positions ahead of the 2026-27 school year, as the district looks to build strong programs across both high school and middle school athletics.

NORA SPRINGS — City officials are urging residents to remain alert after an unpermitted door-to-door solicitation effort was reported in the community this week.