Forest City News

Story created Jan 06, 2009 - 14:35:18 CST. First of all, allow me to say that I appreciate that I am able to write this letter and keep it "anonymous." My reason for writing is to let our community know just ...

The Hancock County Board of Supervisors settled down to business quickly after the new year rang in last week.

Leslie Grothe laughed as she talked about the request her pastor recently made. Turns out, Pastor Jon Rollefson wanted Grothe to lead up First Congregational Church's efforts to start a new singles' group in ...

Story created Dec 31, 2008 - 15:33:08 CST. Students adjust nicely after weather forces concert to be made up on the fly By Mary Loden Of The Summit FOREST CITY - The Forest City High School students wore no ...

Winter begins with 100 towers up, more work expected in spring Wind power was greatly increased in Winnebago and Hancock counties in 2008 with FPL Energy, out of Florida, erecting 180 wind turbines near Crystal ...

Story created Dec 23, 2008 - 16:05:18 CST. Students also learn a lesson in recycling By Bob Fenske Of The Summit FOREST CITY - Anne Bakke believes sewing is making a comeback.

State environmental officials want the Iowa attorney general to impose a larger-than-normal fine against a brother of former Iowa Gov.

SUMMIT PHOTO BY BOB FENSKE Forest City second-graders Jaren Diakis , Justin Wellik and Jacob Buffington help unload presents donated to the Giving Tree program.

Giving season made brighter with local help Santa Claus doesn't always travel by a reindeer-pulled sleigh.

Story created Dec 26, 2008 - 14:37:55 CST. FOREST CITY - Wind power was greatly increased in Winnebago and Hancock counties in 2008 with FPL Energy, out of Florida, erecting 180 wind turbines near Crystal Lake ...

Story created Dec 23, 2008 - 16:05:21 CST. Other elected officials get 2 percent hikes from the Compensation Board By Bob Fenske Of The Summit FOREST CITY - Winnebago County supervisors will go without a pay ...

Oklahoma City police spent hours today searching the home of a man who was arrested last night on an explosives complaint.

Story created Dec 23, 2008 - 13:16:47 CST. Christmas songs - love them or hate them - fill the airways every year from Thanksgiving day to just after Christmas.

Story created Dec 17, 2008 - 16:25:24 CST. Chamber of Commerce officials pleased with how holiday events are going By Bob Fenske Of The Summit FOREST CITY - Kids were everywhere.

Pictures of Santa Claus visiting with Forest City-area children are now available at the Summit.

Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputy Steve Hepperly's advice when it comes to winter weather is succinct.

Story created Dec 17, 2008 - 16:25:23 CST. Annual dance drew more than 100 a year ago By Bob Fenske Of The Summit FOREST CITY - Forest City Parks and Recreation Director Sue Edmondson vows that she will do the ...

Story created Dec 17, 2008 - 16:25:27 CST. Meyers will lead annual Beaver Creek service By Bob Fenske Of The Summit FOREST CITY - Stories and music will play key roles in the annual Beaver Creek Christmas ...

SUMMIT PHOTO BY MARY PIEPER Mark Skaar is in his 21st year at radio station KIOW-FM in Forest City, where he is currently the programming director and the morning show host.

Story created Dec 17, 2008 - 16:25:31 CST. First Baptist's new pastor excited to return to place he found the Lord By Mary Loden Of The Summit Eric Weaver has traveled full circle in his journey with God, ...