Forest City Summit

Story created Dec 10, 2009 - 11:56:49 CST. Valerie Luppen, a senior at West Hancock High School, has been accepted for admission to Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa, for the 2010-11 school year. Full Story »

Story created Dec 10, 2009 - 11:56:50 CST. What is a Chamber of Commerce and what is its role in a community? Britt Chamber of Commerce membership varies. Full Story »

Story created Dec 10, 2009 - 11:56:49 CST. If you won't say it to their face, why would you say it online? This was the question posed to West Hancock High School students on Friday. Full Story »

Story created Dec 10, 2009 - 11:56:49 CST. Reading, writing and...agriculture? Typically arithmetic finishes this classic expression, but not in Betty Kobes' classroom. Full Story »

Story created Dec 10, 2009 - 11:56:50 CST. Although the merchandise found inside The Flower Cart may be some of the most delicate, the work ethic and customer service skills of its staff is the exact opposite. Full Story »

Story created Dec 10, 2009 - 11:56:51 CST. The excitement in Kimber Kleven's voice is apparent when she talks about what the future has in store for her at Westview Care Center. She knows she has come to the right place. Full Story »

Story created Dec 10, 2009 - 11:56:51 CST. Britt residents will have the opportunity this weekend to come together in the cold weather and enjoy a steaming hot bowl of soup in good company. Full Story »

Story created Dec 08, 2009 - 14:57:26 CST. FOREST CITY - Winnebago County Supervisors once again were scheduled to discuss ratification of an agreement between County Sheriff Doug Jenson and Deputy Sheriff Dave Peterson on Tuesday. Full Story »

Story created Dec 08, 2009 - 14:58:05 CST. Those in attendance Wednesday morning dug right in, commencing construction for the future maintenance building. Full Story »

Story created Dec 08, 2009 - 14:57:26 CST. I-JOBS helps to spot Forest City necessary funds to take on one million dollar project. Full Story »

Story created Dec 08, 2009 - 14:57:27 CST. FOREST CITY - Life has been getting “busy” for Winnebago County Auditor Jennifer Fjelstad so this week, the Scarville Democrat tendered her resignation. Full Story »

Story created Dec 08, 2009 - 16:31:09 CST. FORESTCITY - The last major hurdle to the sale of Waldorf College to Columbia Southern University was cleared Wednesday, setting the stage for a January closing. Full Story »

Story created Dec 08, 2009 - 14:57:28 CST. Seth Champney hit the switch, glanced up at the brightly lit tree and the look on his face was, in a word, priceless. Full Story »

Story created Dec 03, 2009 - 10:31:19 CST. The West Hancock High School National Honor Society, along with the Angel Tree Society, is planning to spread a little Christmas cheer to children throughout Hancock County. We are sponsoring the Toys for Angels drive again this year. Full Story »

Story created Dec 03, 2009 - 10:31:11 CST. Courtesy of “Mama” Jo Lecount, Homosassas, Fla. One of our most famous depression hobos, Frisco Jack (John Sopko), caught the westbound. This is such sad news. He was two months shy of his 100th birthday. Full Story »

Story created Dec 03, 2009 - 10:31:10 CST. The Globe Gazette's Christmas Cheer Fund will enter its 82nd year on Monday, Nov. 23 - and the need for help has never been greater. Full Story »

Story created Dec 03, 2009 - 10:31:10 CST. Hand sanitizers are popping up everywhere and parishioners are thinking twice about shaking hands on Sunday morning - all because of a virus called H1N1. Full Story »

Story created Dec 03, 2009 - 10:31:10 CST. Jon Swenson climbs down from the ladder he is using to string holiday lights from his store on Main Avenue in Britt. From across the street, a woman's good-natured voice can be heard. Full Story »

Story created Dec 03, 2009 - 10:31:17 CST. For most, the possibilities are endless when it comes to what could be done with $100. While some might reward themselves with a few items off of their personal wish list, others might put it towards a long-awaited vacation. Full Story »

Story created Dec 03, 2009 - 10:31:18 CST. A 50-year-old Britt development group recently has not completed any large projects, but that does not mean it has stopped searching for ways to attract new business and industry to the city. Full Story »

Story created Dec 08, 2009 - 14:57:27 CST. FOREST CITY - The last major hurdle to the sale of Waldorf College to Columbia Southern University was cleared last week, setting the stage for a January closing. Full Story »