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Supervisors hear Red Rock wind farm update Torbert briefs supervisors on drainage legislation

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, April 23 meeting heard an update on drainage legislation coming before the 2024 Iowa Legislature. John Torbert, Iowa Drainage District …

Supervisors discuss open forum issues

At the beginning of every Emmet County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board discusses a range of topics, from meetings supervisors attended to comments from Courthouse staff or the public. …

Supervisors approve Fischer as medical examiner

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, April 23 meeting approved the appointment of Jarrod Fischer as county medical examiner. Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens made the …

Volunteer needed for downtown flowers

The Armstrong Flower Committee is looking for someone with a pickup truck who would be willing to water/fertilize the flowers on Main Street and in the park every Saturday. Call Janet Hardecopf at …

Corridor representative meets with supervisors

Business and industry is growing in the four-county Iowa Lakes Corridor region, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors learned at their Tuesday, April 16 meeting. Joanne Follon, business …

Shayla Bee Camping Cabin Ready for Summer Season Shayla Bee Camping Cabin Ready for Summer Season

Family members of the Shayla Bee Fund can enjoy a camping experience at the Shayla Bee Camping Cabin located in Redwood Campground on Lost Island Lake, Ruthven, Iowa. The cabin includes a spacious …

Armstrong Library Corner

The Armstrong Public Library and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are hosting Coffee & Conversation on Monday, May 13, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The topic will be Brain Health. …
Obituaries
Mervin T. Johnson
A memorial service for Mervin Johnson was held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Swea City Community Church, Swea City, Iowa, with Pastor Todd Hartsock officiating. Mervin was laid to rest at …
Ashley Marlow
Ashley Marlow, 27 of Burt, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home. Funeral services were Monday, April 29, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Burt Presbyterian Church in Burt. Services were live …
Lore Lin Kabrick
Lore Lin Kabrick, 69 of St. Joe, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. Lore was born in Fort Hood, TX as an Army brat who relocated several times across the …
Barbara Ann (Walsh) Hutchinson
Barbara Ann (Walsh) Hutchinson of Omaha, NE, age 81, died on April 23, 2024. She was born April 16, 1943, in Davenport, IA, the oldest daughter of Lawrence and Marina (Deitering) Walsh. She attended …
Sylvester “Bart” Bartolo
A funeral service for Sylvester “Bart” Bartolo, 88, of Swea City, will be held Friday, April 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Swea City Methodist Church with Pastor Todd Hartsock …
Sports

Warrior boys are ready to hit the track

ARMSTRONG — Sixteen boys reported to practice for the North Union Boys Track Team this spring. Coach Loren Looft is in his 15th year of coaching track and will be assisted by Brooke …

Five Seniors Return for the girl's track season

ARMSTRONG — The North Union Girls Track Team will look to replace some key athletes this season, but the Warriors also return other athletes with key state experience. Of the five seniors …

New Coach to lead young Golf Team

ARMSTRONG — The North Union Boys Golf Team is under new management as Connor Anderson begins his first year at the helm of the team. Anderson was an assistant golf coach in Fairmont, …

Back to Back State Appearances

By David Swartz CORALVILLE — Senior Harley Tobin came up short of her goal of winning a state medal, but the North Union senior who wrestles with Algona had some quality matches in putting …
Around the region
Welcome Back Although Armstrong had cloud cover, didn’t most of us who had an opportunity look skyward for a view of the solar eclipse!   Once in a lifetime, 3 min. 42 sec. to witness …
The Ringsted Community Improvement Association and Quasquicentennial Committee met Sunday, April 21 at Smoke N Firehouse No. 20 to iron out community improvement and plans for the community …
Hailey Jo Waller   By Lindsay Daschner Hailey Jo Waller is the daughter of Joe and Melissa Waller and the sister of Madison and John Waller. Her favorite memory during high school is …
AMES, IA - The Iowa FFA Degree is the highest degree that can be bestowed upon an FFA member by the Iowa FFA Association each year. Only 5% of the FFA members in Iowa receive the degree each year. …
By Kim Meyer The North Union School Board held their public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 budget on April 15.   Following the hearing, they passed a motion to approve the budget. …