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Master contract approved by North Kossuth School Board

North Union Superintendent Travis Schueller spoke about the master contract that was on the North Kossuth School Board agenda on March 29th.

Judge hears requests to dismiss charges

District Judge Nancy Wittenburg in separate hearings Monday heard motions to dismiss felony and serious misdemeanor charges against Armstrong Police Chief Craig Merrill and former City Clerk Connie Thackery.

Sandy Gappa will retire with 41 years in education

Sandy Gappa lived in Cylinder, Iowa and graduated from Emmetsburg High School. “Growing up at that time, girls basically had four careers to major in: nursing, secretarial, a beautician, or education,” Sandy explained. She chose education and ended up graduating from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls in 1980.

Ringsted Library celebrates National Library Week

This week we all celebrate National Library Week with the Ringsted Library. Board members who are working to keep public libraries relavent are: Robin Hansen - President, Wiley Hansen - Secretary, Tom Garman - Vice President, Lisa Boyer - Trustee, and Lela Kruse - Trustee.

Andi Glasnapp a familiar face for locals

Andi Glasnapp graduated from Armstrong-Ringsted in 2012. She was a member of the last class to graduate from A-R. After graduating high school, she attended Iowa Lakes Community College and graduated from there in 2014 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science Surgical Technology.

Grussing sworn in as Armstrong Mayor

The Armstrong City Council Monday night swore in a new mayor and dealt with a number of other pressing matters.

North Union students targeted for scholarships

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 9:52am Clinton Davis

Three North Union High School students will be targeted for $4,000 each in scholarships every year over the next 10 years, the Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees learned at their monthl

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New City Water Plant completely operational

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 9:51am Clinton Davis

The City of Armstrong invested in their water plant, a plan that took many years to complete.

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Mitch Hauskins addressed a question about pool repairs as David Harner held the mic.

Swea City council takes the pool plunge

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 9:42am Clinton Davis

With very strong public support, the Swea Council at their Wednesday, March 17 meeting agreed to open the city pool this summer – pending finding lifeguards and staff.

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Bancroft Drive In under new ownership

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 9:34am Clinton Davis

Who is hungry for ice cream? Well, the wait is over - well almost. The doors to the Bancroft Drive In are now open but are under new ownership.

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Dahl and Carroll to wed

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 3:34pm Clinton Davis

Alycia Carroll and Martin Dahl have chosen Saturday, May 22, 2021, as their wedding date at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Armstrong, Iowa.

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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors recognized Tom Egeland and Emily Krause for their years of service at the Tuesday, March 9 board meeting. Egeland has served as Courthouse custodian for 15 years and Krause as dispatcher for 11 years.

County attorney urges opposition to legislation

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 3:33pm Clinton Davis

County Attorney Melanie Summers Bauler urged the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, March 9 meeting to opposed legislation that would loosen up state probation laws.

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