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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 …
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By Connie J. Reinert
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4/23/24
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North Kossuth School Board held their Regular Board Meeting on April 15 to approve the 2024-2025 budget. Following the public hearing, the board budget.
The board then approved the …
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4/23/24
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“Small Town Scramble” was founded by a group of local business owners who were passionate about showcasing the charm and uniqueness of small town Iowa. The idea was to create an event …
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4/9/24
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The North Union FFA participated in this year’s Iowa Envirothon. The Envirothon covers a variety of areas ranging across environmental and natural resources sciences, including aquatic ecology, …
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4/9/24
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Matt Bernhard, aka Mr. Pork Chop Jr., passes away
The Bancroft and RAGBRAI Communities were saddened to hear the passing of Mr. Pork Chop. Jr., Matt Bernhard on March 24th.
In a …
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4/2/24
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When you travel down the road and you see all the signs with different town names, one begins to wonder what makes each of those towns special. Well at least that is what …
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By Kim Meyer
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3/26/24
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Bancroft resident Will Kersten was present at the March 11th meeting to discuss the fence he put in his front yard. Kersten stated he did not know he needed a permit and asked what he …
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By Kim Meyer
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3/19/24
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With summer sports just around the corner, North Kossuth School Board is preparing for the upcoming season. At their February 12th board meeting, the annual contract with the City of …
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By Kim Meyer
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2/20/24
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The North Union Middle School Band Department received a monetary boost with the donation of $1,000 from the Midwest All-Music Association (MAMA). The check was presented to the school on …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/30/24
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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 …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/23/24
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A new trial date has been set for the man accused of killing an Algona Police officer back in September.
43-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke is facing a charge of First Degree Murder in connection with …
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1/23/24
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Editor’s Note: The following story is courtesy of the Lake Mills Graphic. Bancroft natives, Phil and Margaret (Nurre) Vaske, both graduated from St. John High School, and have family …
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by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
Lake Mills Graphic
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1/2/24
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Following the November election, new school board members, along with incumbents, were sworn in during the November 20th meeting.
Incumbents, Chris Hardt, Justin Deim and Autumn Morphew, …
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By Kim Meyer
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11/28/23
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Steve Lang of Armstrong was honored by the Midwest All Music Association Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 21 for his many years as an entertainer.
The event, held at the Avalon Ballroom in Rensen, …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/23
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On October 25, 2023, the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office was attending the North Union Schools in both Fenton and Swea City to talk with area youth about Red Ribbon Week. The Officers performed …
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10/31/23
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The students at North Union Elementary in Fenton were excited to come back to school in August. But that happiness was added too when they found out they were gifted a GaGa Ball Pit.
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By Kim Meyer
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9/26/23
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Ford Motor Company and Bob Boland Ford would like to congratulate Ryan Jordan, Dealer Partner. Ryan has completed his New Dealer Executive Conference. Ryan has taken all the necessary steps to keep …
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7/25/23
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The North Union School Board quickly took care of business at their July 12th meeting. The majority of their action items were yearly items that must be approved for the upcoming school year to …
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By Kim Meyer
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7/18/23
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Discussion was held by the Bancroft City Council and home owner Logan Johnson in regards to the abatement of property of 412 S. Portland Street during their July 10th meeting.
A nuisance abate …
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By Kim Meyer
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7/18/23
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With a very short agenda, the North Union School Board focused their attention on four contracts and new hires at their June 12th meeting.
Administration at North Union High school of Robert …
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By Kim Meyer
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6/20/23
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