The Ladies Aid of Somber Lutheran Church, 575 450th St., has hosted a unique country church bazaar since the 1940s. They are doing the same for 2023, but it may be the last, due to so few people left in the congregation.
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A former Forest City High School music educator has joined forces with the school’s current one to bring BrickStreet Theatre’s upcoming production of “Brigadoon” to life. The musical’s final weekend is July 21-23.
Annika Andrews, who’s completed her fourth year at FCHS, is the show’s musical...
Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., is celebrating its RV community during a week-long rally of fun, entertainment, and camaraderie.
Previously referred to as the Grand National Rally, the newly renamed Camp Winnebago will now include...
The LMHS Class of 1998 held their 25th class reunion at Tim’s Corner, Saturday evening, July 8. Pictured above, front row (L-R): Donavin Prescott, Aaron Henderson, Brady Johnson, Lindsay McCord, Devan Helgeson, Christine Budach, and Nicole Koeppen. Back row: Brian Sterrenberg, Todd Pederson, Josh...
The application window opened July 17 for the fall 2023 Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 55 counties or extension regions.
Counties offering fall training include: Adams, Benton, Boone, Bremer, Buena Vista, Butler, Calhoun, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clayton, Dallas, Davis,...
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural agritourism bus tour, the Visit Iowa Farms Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a second “Exploring Iowa Agritourism Ventures” tour on Monday, Aug. 28.
Five agritourism locations in central Iowa will be featured,...
Becky Bakke Olafsen, LMCS Class of 1968, wears a Norwegian Sunmørre, or Princess Martha, national costume or bunad on Syttende Mai, May 17, Norway’s National Day. She wears it for special events at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, where she is a volunteer tour guide. The dress was...
Pastor Randy Baldwin, One In Christ Lutheran Parish, Lake Mills, shared a story during a recent sermon, that most people haven’t heard. It had to do with showing hospitality to strangers, and he included some fine examples he and his uncle, Robert Gentz, experienced during a trip they took 52 years...
The Little Miss & Mister July Jubilee competition was held Friday evening, with Day Peace acting as emcee once again this year.
Everhett Becker, 5, was crowned
Little Mister July Jubilee. His parents are Reha and Lucas Akemann, and Roden Becker.
Tavi Christianson, 8, was crowned Little Miss...
Dave’s Auto Service celebrated their 50th anniversary over the weekend, holding an open house, serving food and giving away prizes. Pictured right are Joe Jamtgaard (current owner) and Dave Anderson.
Worth County 4-H led the state of Iowa again and had the highest number of 4-Her’s with 50 Worth County 4-H delegates participating in this year’s State 4-H Conference on the Iowa State University Campus in Ames. The youth participated in educational workshops, listened to motivational speakers,...
