GOWRIE — Even with the challenges on Market Street, a sense of confidence has carried Gowrie through the last year. So when Gowrie’s grocery store showed signs of distress, it should have been no surprise that Gowrie residents would stand up to support a local venture, as they have ...

EAGLE GROVE — The city of Eagle Grove is experiencing economic, population and business growth, and members of the community and local government are working hard to see that trend continue. Much of that growth is driven by the Prestage Foods of Iowa plant south of town. “Since ...

ROCKWELL CITY — Jill Heisterkamp walks by the old Carnegie Library in Rockwell City almost every day. The structure, opened to patrons in 1908, has sat empty for a long time. She kept thinking that someone should really do something with the architectural gem before the city was ...

POCAHONTAS — One of Pocahontas’ most well-known citizens, Kaleidoscope maker Leonard Olson, died Oct. 1, 2019, following a long illness. Olson — who was known for his artistically crafted woodwork, his infectious sense of humor and the twinkle in his eye that often saw him called the ...

MANSON — One of the biggest news items in Manson during 2019 was the unexpected closing of the Heartland Market grocery store in early November. It left the community sad, angry and frustrated. Amanda Dahl, who was the store manager said, “It’s heartbreaking.” She spoke for ...

ROCKWELL CITY — The Calhoun County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in July to overrule the Calhoun County Planning and Zoning Board’s rejection of a proposed change to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and also changed a parcel of land’s zoning. The decision paved the way for ...