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 …

Road Work Beings in Kossuth County

Seasonal road work is beginning on some of the roads in northern Kossuth County, meaning area residents will need to allow extra time if they travel on certain roads. According to the Kossuth …

Kossuth supervisor and sheriff candidates hold forum

ALGONA – Kossuth County supervisor and sheriff candidates met in a public forum Tuesday, April 30 at the Algona Public Library to make their cases for their candidacies and to answer questions …

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 …

Senior Spotlight

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 …

Obituaries

Tommy Alan Brock

Tommy Alan Brock, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Swea City Cemetery. A …

Paul D. Cummins

Funeral services will be held for Paul D. Cummins at the First Presbyterian Church, Ringsted, Iowa, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024, with Pastor Suzanne Wobig as Officiant. Visitation will be …

Elaine Ruth Untiedt

Elaine Ruth Untiedt, 80, of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield. Elaine was born January 26, 1944, to John Verbrugge and …

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 …

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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. …

Around the region

Reineke sworn in as Conservation Board director

Matt Reineke will soon be trading one uniform for another. Reineke was sworn in as Emmet County Conservation Board director at the board’s meeting Thursday, May 2. Conservation Board …

Schultes running for Emmet County Sheriff

Emmet County Deputy Justin Schultes, Republican, is one of two county deputies running for sheriff in the June 4 primary. No Democrat candidates are running for sheriff. 1) Why are you running …

Secondary roads building behind schedule

Work on the new secondary roads building at the Emmet County secondary roads Estherville shop site is somewhat behind schedule, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors learned at their Tuesday, April …

Thackery receives deferred judgment in Armstrong city case

Judge Jeff Neary presided over Emmet County District Court for the first time on Thursday, May 1 to impose sentences on two Emmet County public officials charged in separate and unrelated cases. …

Engineers detail Golf Course Drive project

About 40 Golf Course Drive residents turned out for a May 1 public meeting at the Armstrong Community Center to learn how this summer’s long-awaited road reconstruction will impact them …

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 …

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