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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. …

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 …
Around the region
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Bancroft Fire Department has recently purchased four-passenger quick response truck, replacing the outdated 1969 Chevy grass rig, offering enhanced storage and a 300-gallon water tank with pump …
Two people were arrested and charged recently as the result of an investigation by the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office. According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens, the sheriff’s …