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Moore chosen as 4-H Ag Ambassador

Hadley Moore, left, of Armstrong was recently inducted as a 4-H Agricultural Ambassador. For more information about the Iowa 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program, visit the program webpage or …

Weisbrod named Waldorf College "Honorary Homecoming Queen"

Dolores Jacobson Weisbrod, a 1951 graduate of Waldorf College celebrated her 75th college graduation reunion on October 10, 2026. She attended the reunion with her daughter, Melodee Weisbrod …

Supervisors approve TIF district for Estherville

By Michael Tidemann The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Oct. 13 meeting approved a resolution authorizing an urban renewal area for the City of Estherville just west of the …

DeJong joins Armstrong Council

By Michael Tidemann Austin DeJong was sworn in as the newest member of the Armstrong City Council at the council’s Wednesday, Sept. 14 meeting, replacing Councilmember Tylor Evans who resigned …

Homecoming Royalty Runs in the Colegrove-Nerem Family

There is no shortage of Homecoming royalty in the Colegrove-Nerem family of Armstrong, where generations of family members have proudly worn the crowns of their respective high schools. Pictured …

At a young age, Taylor began working with her horses with the help of her aunt Kuleen.

Growing Leaders, Building Futures: Why 4-H Matters

Every year, National 4-H Month is a time to celebrate everything 4-H stands for – and this year’s theme, “Beyond Ready,” is all about how 4-H helps youth grow, learn and lead in a world …

Spilled Ink

By Clinton J, Davis Late Thursday night Taylor and I welcomed our third son into this world. Otto Alan Davis was born on Thursday, October 1st at 11:25 p.m. Taylor first started having her …

Warrior Volleyball ends regular season

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net The North Union volleyball team wrapped up the regular season last week by playing in the Top of Iowa Conference Tournament. The tournament …

Cummins earns first team all conference honors

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net MANLY — North Union’s Alexis Cummins earned first-team all-conference honors for the fourth straight year as the senior placed 15th at the …

Warriors end regular season with a win

The North Union offensive line gets ready to start the next play against Northwood-Kensett.

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net NORTHWOOD — Carson Crouch rushed for four touchdowns and returned a punt for another as North Union rolled to a 68-6 win over Northwood-Kensett …

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Get to know the NUHS Journalism Staff

My name is Taylor Larsen. I live in Armstrong with my parents, Jared and Autumn Larsen, and my brother, Blake. I am currently a senior at North Union. In school, I am involved in FFA, …

Bancroft Area Rotary Club to Participate in World’s Largest Polio Walk on World Polio Day

On October 24, World Polio Day, the Bancroft Area Rotary Club will join thousands of Rotary members across Region 36 – Zones 25 & 29 in the World’s Largest Polio Walk, a coordinated effort to …

Ringsted Fire Department Preparing for New Pumper/Tanker

By Kristin Grabinoski The Ringsted Fire Department is preparing for a major addition to its fleet with the purchase of a new Freightliner pumper/tanker, scheduled to be completed in November …

Jensen girls place at National Pedal Pull Championship

Zoey and Chloe Jensen competed in the 2026 National Pedal Pull Championship on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota. Eight-year-old Zoey placed fifth in her division …

Mid-Iowa Bancshares to Acquire Swea City Bancorporation

Iowa State Bank, Algona, Iowa and its holding company, Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co., have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swea City Bancorporation, Inc. and its subsidiary bank, Bank Plus, …

North Union and Schueller accident claims dismissed

By Michael Tidemann In an Aug. 25 filing, Billy Joe Long, individually and Billy Joe Long as father and next friend of A.J.L., a minor, dismissed any and all claims against North Union Community …

What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body

KURU Footwear reports that being on your feet for eight hours can cause various physical issues like muscle fatigue, pain, and cardiovascular risks, emphasizing the need for varied movement and better workplace design to mitigate discomfort.

Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows

Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on clutter and well-being.

Scammers are finding new ways to target your phone. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself

Malwarebytes reports scammers are targeting mobile users with increasingly sophisticated scams.

Your 2026 tax return just got easier: Here's what's coming this filing season

(BPT) - Filing your taxes is never a top item on anyone's fun to-do list, but it's definitely a must, and can lead to a very welcome refund. The good news is, there's a new service that can help make …

Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.