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Johanson’s Café Moving to Bancroft

Johanson’s Café & Pizzeria in Armstrong is making a move to Bancroft this spring. The Armstrong café will close at the end of March and open their Bancroft operation in the …

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Harley Tobin to wrestle at Disney Duals

North Union’s lone girl wrestler, who wrestles under Algona High School, Harley Tobin has earned the right to wrestle for the AAU Girl’s Team Iowa at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. …

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Ringsted lagoon project costs come in under estimate

The Ringsted City Council learned at their Monday, March 13 meeting that lagoon improvement costs will come in substantially under the original estimate. City Clerk Cathy Wikert presented the …

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Swea City City Council hears insurance update

The Swea City City Council at their Wednesday, March 15 meeting heard an update on the city’s insurance premium for the coming year. Despite a good claims record, agent Alex Bluer with EMC …