The Sheffield Press

By Dick Fridley ROCKWELL — The Rockwell City Council took the next step during its regular meeting last Wednesday toward financing the Swimming Pool and Storm Water projects. Mayor Mike Flatness presented Resolution 2020-3 to set the date for the public hearing on the proposal to enter into a General Obligation Refunding Loan Agreement and […]

By Dick Fridley SWALEDALE — During its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday night, the Swaledale City Council approved the appointment of a replacement for Council member Brian Caspers, who had resigned from that post at the end of the group’s December meeting. Appointed to the position was former Council member Jalynn Eddy. She and Tim […]

By Savannah Howe The Rockwell city council has decided to move forward with a project that will provide the community with a new, professionally developed website. At their last regular assembly last week, Councilman Adam Wedmore presented quotes from two web development companies, one based out of Mason City and one a nationwide franchise. The […]

WATTS By Savannah Howe Cerro Gordo County is taking strides to move away from County Social Services (CSS), a 22-county-wide mental health and disability services program, to Central Iowa Crisis Services (CICS), a similar organization that serves neighboring counties such as Franklin and Greene. The need for change Cerro Gordo County Supervisor Chris Watts said […]

By Savannah Howe The Rockwell city council has decided to move forward with a project that will provide the community with a new, professionally developed website. At their last regular assembly last week, Councilman Adam Wedmore presented quotes from two web development companies, one based out of Mason City and one a nationwide franchise. The […]

By Caitlin Ware West Fork School District was the target of a shooting threat this week, according to the Sheffield Police Department. Concerned West Fork community members contacted local law enforcement on Friday, May 5, after hearing rumors that a violent act, aimed at the school district and those associated with it, was being planned […]

By Savannah Howe At their February assembly, the Sheffield City Council announced there’s a developer interested in turning a large plot of primitive land into a new cluster of residential properties. According to the council, the contractor is highly active in promoting economic development, and there are 35 home lots available in the Sheffield community […]

A young girl enjoys time with toys before the story reading commences. MIDDLE: Clapping along to songs was a hit for the kids! RIGHT: Children,a variety of ages, enjoyed the library’s event. SAVANNAH HOWE By Savannah Howe The libraries of small communities are always seeking new opportunity to attract their goal number of patrons, and […]

Soloist Sarah Retz belts out a note during her solo. SAVANNAH HOWE By Savannah Howe The musicians and vocalists put on an outstanding show at their annual Pops Concert last week. The Concert Band, directed by Tori Simkins, performed some cinematic classics, including two movements from Harry Potter and the Star Wars theme. Action commenced […]

A fire broke out at 521 Maple St., Sheffield around 6 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 3. Fire crews were on the scene for nearly nine hours fighting the blaze. The house has been estimated a total loss. RYAN HARVEY|THE PIONEER ENTERPRISE By Greg Forbes No one was injured in a fire that destroyed a Sheffield […]