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CJ Cheever and his 3rd generation tractor

CJ Cheever posted to Facebook last week that he brought his grandfathers tractor to his farm. CJ is the 3rd generation of Cheever’s to have the tractor on their farm in working order. CJ stated in the post that the last time the tractor ran was when he left for college, six years ago.

Bancroft Museum Memories

I am pleased to report that I have another wedding portrait to share with you.

Discussion held on electric outages during Bancroft Council Meeting

The Bancroft City Council quizzed electrical superintendent Trent Iverson on why Bancroft experienced an outage on Saturday, August 10. Trent stated he was not sure what caused it, but stated it could be a main breaker or a relay starting to go bad during the council meeting on August 12.

Bancroft Museum Memories

When I discovered this picture of Don (Drug Store) Welp and his family in the collection which was loaned to me, I knew I wanted you to see it. As we anticipate the opening of our new pharmacy, I thought it would good to remember some of the history of pharmacies in Bancroft.

Spilled Ink

A few days ago I received a phone call from my boss and mentor Jerry Wiseman. It is a call that I hate receiving. My good friend and one of the few people who have shaped my love for newspapers had died.

Getting to know the new North Union Teachers

My name is Mattie Carstens. I am the new English teacher at North Union High School. I graduated high school from Remsen-Union and graduated college from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa in 2018. I began my teaching career in Kuwait and was a long-term substitute for 5th and 6th English when I came home.

Bancroft man arrested in Clear Lake prostitution sting

Tue, 06/04/2019 - 2:59pm admin

Seven men and two women were arrested Wednesday, May 29 in Clear Lake on charges related to solicitation of prostitution.

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Jensen selected as Honorary Survivor at Relay for Life event

Tue, 06/04/2019 - 2:55pm admin

Dale Jensen is many things; Great-great grandfather, great grandfather, grandpa, father, widower, retired farmer, and a two-time cancer survivor.

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North Union School accepts staff resignations

Tue, 05/28/2019 - 10:45am admin

The North Union School board accepted resignations of two teachers during their May 20 meeting. High school music instructor David Sponder informed the board he has taken a job in Ankeny.

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Bancroft Museum Memories

Tue, 05/28/2019 - 10:43am admin

I hope that you will enjoy these two pictures which I have chosen to share with you this week. It will be our last visit to Droessler’s Market when it was newly expanded and remodeled in 1956.

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Memorial Day Program held in Armstrong

Tue, 05/28/2019 - 10:04am admin

On Monday, May 27, 2019, Armstrong held its annual Memorial Day Program. With weather providing rain in the morning, all services that were planned for out doors were canceled.