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Take Home Bags Available at Armstrong Library

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, there will be no Summer Reading Program at the Armstrong Public Library. The staff at the library have decided to not forget about the kids during this time. Each Saturday in August there will be “take home” bags in the entryway to the library.

Ruth Anderson Pfeil

Early in the morning, August 7, 2020, Ruth Ann Pfeil(AKA Little Ruthy, Ruth Anderson, Mrs. Jim Pfeil) left this world, struck down by Covid 19 and that day ended an era in our family.

Evelyn Pape

A graveside service for Evelyn Pape was held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Armstrong Grove Cemetery with Pastor Susan Wobig as the officiant. Henry-Olson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Warriors Ready for the 2020 Football Season

By Clinton J. Davis

J.D. Scholten talks with Jim Cronk at a public forum in November of 2019 when J.D. made his way through Armstrong.

J.D. Scholten rejects DCCC, vows to run his own race

In a press release statement, J.D. Scholten, refers to a close 2018 race between him and Steve King. J.D. was seen as a long shot against Steve King but ended up nearly beating out the Congressman in the Fourth District. J.D.

Home Repair Fundraiser for Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy Johnson just celebrated her 85th birthday and her 85th year of living in Armstrong. Dorothy was born on July 20, 1935 in Armstrong to Frank and Emma Wegner. She is the twin sister to Don Wegner. Dorothy has been a big part of Armstrong for many residents. Many know her as Aunt Dorothy, Aunt Dort, or just Dorothy Johnson.

Bo knows how to make people smile at Bob Boland Ford

Wed, 06/17/2020 - 6:04am admin

In the past few months, you may have noticed a familiar face in the newspaper each week.

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Armstrong City Pool Open to the Public

Tue, 06/16/2020 - 2:54pm admin

A letter was submitted to the Journal office from the City of Armstrong stating that the city pool will be open to the public. That letter can be read in full inside these pages.

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T.W. Daughty, B.J. Dunn and W.H. Knight comprised an Irish band that delighted scpectators of Fourth of July 1904. Banker Daughty, a bachelor Scotsman, was a popular entertainer and seemed to be on the program at just about every function. Civil War bandsman W.H. ‘Henry’ Knight used to put on his uniform and follow the high school band in the Memorial Day parades, playing his fife.

‘The only thing better than the 4th of July is Christmas’

Tue, 06/16/2020 - 2:53pm admin

By: Jo Ellen Ashmore, Author of “Remembering Armstrong, A Centennial History”

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City council tackles lengthy agenda

Tue, 06/16/2020 - 2:48pm admin

A lengthy list of agenda items greeted the Bancroft City Council on Monday, June 8. The council tackled the list including holding hearings regarding the city street project.

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County follows district voting trend in US House upset

Tue, 06/09/2020 - 2:19pm admin

Emmet County Republicans followed the trend throughout US House District 4 in the Tuesday, June 4 primary, giving the nod to Randy Feenstra of Hull with 276 votes over embattled incumbent Steve Kin