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 Travis Fischer The town of Swaledale is reeling this week following the untimely passing of Troy Smeby. Smeby, 42, was a member of the Swaledale City Council and a deacon at Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme. According to the Iowa State Patrol report, at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, Smeby […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Franklin County Fair has announced the 2018 entertainment set for the 2018 fair, July 18-23. Friday, July 20, fairgoers will experience the Roots & Boots tour to include Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye and back by popular demand, Sammy Kershaw. Kershaw has remained a consistent power hitter in country music with a chain of major […]