This pair of osprey chicks were recently removed from their nest at Lindsay Park in Manawa and banded. Submitted Photo Wildlife Rehab Center works with city By Holly Neumann The Feather Wildlife …

Emergency personnel, vehicles at rodeo grounds The third annual Meet the Fleet will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the Manawa Rodeo Grounds. Visitors can see and climb into squad cars, …

Allysa Spierings competes in the women's ranch bronc riding competition at the Mid-Western Rodeo in Manawa. Holly Neumann Photo From bulls to broncs in Manawa By Holly Neumann Women’s ranch bronc …

Jordan Wagner of Cokato, Minnesota, comes off his horse to wrestle a steer during the Mid-Western Rodeo. Holly Neumann Photo Manawa event celebrates 65th anniversary By Holly Neumann Fans filled the …

Jody Green gets his rope on a calf during the tie-down roping event during last year's Mid-Western Rodeo in Manawa. The 65th rodeo will be held Thursday to Saturday, June 29 to July 1. Holly Neumann …

Firefighters MacKenzie Woyak and Darcy Oligney work to remove a victim from a car during a recent training event near Iola. See details from the training on page 6. Holly Neumann Photo Mock event …

Seating is just one of the changes spectators will see during this year's Mid-Western Rodeo in Manawa. Holly Neumann Photo Visitors will see changes in seating, food By Holly Neumann Visitors to the …

The Hometown Heroes Drill Team participates in last year's Mid-Western Rodeo parade in Manawa. The team will host a family night Saturday, May 20, at Hoffmann Memorial Park in Manawa. Holly Neumann …

Peterson to start July 1 By Holly Neumann Peterson Ryan Peterson is the Manawa School District’s new district and business administrator. Peterson is currently the principal at Appleton North High …

Franki Moscato performs April 12 at the Manawa Masonic Temple as part of a program on mental health awareness. Moscato, of Oshkosh, appeared on "American Idol" in 2019 and now spreads her message of …

‘American Idol’ contestant to speak at event Franki Moscato, who appeared on "American Idol" in 2019, will speak Wedneday, April 12, at a free program on mental wellness. The program will be held …

Shown, from left, are finalists for Manawa superintendetn: Petersen, Bull and Heninger. School board’s decision coming in early April By Holly Neumann The three finalists for the Manawa School …

A fundraising event for the Manawa Area Veterans Freedom Park will be held Saturday April 22. Holly Neumann Photo Event to raise funds for veterans park By Holly Neumann The Manawa Area Veterans …

Decision on administrator coming in April The Manawa Board of Education has selected three finalists for the position of district and business administrator. They are: • Jason Bull, director of …

Johnson to wear several hats By Holly Neumann Johnson The Manawa School District has hired a new secondary principal. Michelle Johnson will replace Abe El Manssouri, who will step down after the …

Jeff Olson talks to his son Daniel during a high school football game. Daniel committed suicide in July 2012 and Jeff now promotes mental health issue awareness with schools and communities. He …

Youngsters make their way around the oval track during the Kitty Kat races last year at the Manawa Snodeo. File Photo Deteriorating conditions on Bear Lake cited Organizers for the 2023 Manawa Snodeo …

Sarah and Bob Kahlscheuer are the new owners of the Bear Lake Resort and Campground near Manawa. They took the business over in January. Holly Neumann Photo Kahlscheuers take over local campground By …

Alin Hix of Kaukauna checks his fish locator while fishing for panfish at the Fishing for Freedom Ice Fisheree in Manawa. Greg Seubert Photo Ice fisheree still going strong By Greg Seubert An annual …

Area firefighters work to extinguish the fire on part of the building that collapsed. Holly Neumann Photo Firefighters worked in slick, icy conditions By Holly Neumann The Manawa Rural Fire …