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Emmet Co. Supervisors mull county weather camera

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 24 meeting discussed a proposal to place a weather camera on a tower on the east side of Estherville. Emmet County Emergency …

Veterans Stand Down

Items received and packaged for the Veterans Stand Down were: 7 women’s sweatpants, 7 women’s sweatshirts, 11 men’s sweatpants, 7 men’s sweatshirts, 2 men’s shirts, 5 …

blessing of the quilts and clothing

A blessing of the quilts and clothing donations was held at the Ringsted American Legion recently. The items were delivered to the Veterans Stand Down Mission in Mason City on Saturday. Pastor …
Obituaries
Maxine Kollasch
A funeral Mass for Maxine Kollasch, 90, of Bancroft, was held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bancroft. The funeral was …
Beth P. Engelbarts
Memorial Service for Beth P. Engelbarts, 92, of Ledyard will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. Visitation will be held at the church one hour …
Delores Mary Lee Craig
A funeral service for Delores Craig was held on Monday, September 23, 2024, 1:30 p.m., at the Swea City Community Church in Swea City, Iowa, with Pastor Todd Hartsock as officiant. Delores was …
Marcia Florene Boody
Marchia Florene (Maas) Broody passed away at the age of 91 years on August 19, 2024, with family at her side in Linden, Alberta, Canada. She was the firstborn child of Louie and Hilda (Runge) …
Eugene Elsbecker
A funeral Mass for Eugene Elsbecker, 90, of Bancroft, was held 10:30 AM Monday, September 16, 2024, at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bancroft. The funeral was live …
Sports

Injury in the first Quarter

Following a season ending injury, North Union quarterback Grady Madden shakes the hand of the backup quarterback Greyson Colegove before heading to the hospital to have x-rays done on his left leg. …

Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament

Liam Minnmann was the 1st place winner in the seven year old boys group.

Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament

The 1st Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament was held on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Placing 1st in the 12 year old boys competition was Landon Pergande.

Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament

The 10 year old girls winner, Janae Pergande, checks to make sure her medal is legitimate.

Warrior softball players continue to receive accolades

North Union softball senior Beth Streuber earned Class 2A All-State Third Team honors and she and teammates Brylie Deim and Ainsley Ulrich also earned Class 2A Northwest All-District honors for their …

Kruse and Hansen to attend Girls State

Addison Kruse of Ringsted and Sienna Hansen of Fenton have been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Iowa Girls State June 16 -21 at Drake University. Addison and Sienna will be representing …
Around the region
Director of Nursing Megan Heetland and Accura Healthcare Director Autumn Morphew were able to accept the Outstanding State and Federal Regulatory Performance for 2023 survey.   This is a …
Lilly Sage Massage Creations owner and massage therapist, Abby Kintzle (R), and Mariah Martin, massage therapist and owner of Earthshine Connections, celebrated Lilly Sage’s three year …
To get to this year’s harvest has been like a roaster coaster for area farmers.   From the weather in early spring being ideal for planting, to a rainy season that never seemed to end and …
As a fun way to celebrate Kossuth Regional Health Center’s 75th Anniversary (official anniversary date is October 4th, 2024), they gathered all of their current employees who were born there! …
Accura Healthcare Director Autumn Morphew, left, and Director of Nursing Megan Heetland, right, standing with Addyson Nelson, middle who was named   Accura Healthcare of Bancroft 2023 Associate …
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