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NU School board approves bid for new facility

The North Union School Board has been working towards constructing a new weight room/storage facility for several   months.   In the fall of 2023, the board was presented plans for the …

Homecoming has Begun!

Homecoming activities are underway at North Union High School.   As you drive through the town of Armstrong, the students decorated the park with toilet paper which is annual tradition.

Building Maintenance Class

North Union students in the Building Maintenance Class who completed the program were Josh Harmon, Wyatt Leininger, Jayden Hagedorn, Nick Mitchell, Max Merrill, Casey Rezac, Gabe Whaley, Jaden Gates, …

Kiwanians Donate backpacks to North Union

Estherville Noon Kiwanis and Estherville North Stars Kiwanis distributed 25 backpacks with personal care items to North Union School in Armstrong. Items include soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and …

North Union's newest faculty member offers emotional support to students

The North Union elementary and middle school students at the Swea City Campus were welcomed back in August by an unusual new member of faculty.   Josie, a seven year old Goldendoodle, was there …
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Bancroft Register 9-11-2024

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Bearcats spoil North Union’s homecoming

ARMSTRONG—In just the second week of the season and the opening night of Class A district play on Friday, Sept. 3, the North Union Warriors’ football team entertained the North Butler Bearcats in …

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 …

Former Bancroft Bandit signs with Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2019, Bancroft Bandits shortstop Shawn Ross began making a name for himself on the ball diamond. He was part of the team that brought home a Championship trophy that year. After leaving the …

Harley Tobin to wrestle at Disney Duals

North Union’s lone girl wrestler, who wrestles under Algona High School, Harley Tobin has earned the right to wrestle for the AAU Girl’s Team Iowa at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. …

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Around the region
Jury selection began Tuesday morning in the trial of former Armstrong police chief Craig J. Merrill. Wednesday morning, Merrill provided a written plea to the court in which he entered an Alford Plea …
Leonard Williams, great uncle to Debbie Heck, stands behind the bar during his time of owning it   from 1945 until 1971.
It all started with a conversation over a beer.   Around the first of the year, Brian Craig and Debbie Heck would stop by at Dale’s Recreation for a drink and maybe a bite to eat. The …
Craig Merrill, former Armstrong police chief, arrives in court for the first day of trial. The trial is expected to run about six days, through Wednesday, Sept. 18 Jury selection began Tuesday …
Ringsted residents will have a new library location by the end of this week, Mayor Mike Rasmussen told the Ringsted City Council at their Monday, Sept. 9 meeting. New shelving, provided by …
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