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List of candidates released for November 7 City-School Election

Emmet County Election Deputy, Roxanne Budach, has released the list of candidates for the City-School Election that will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. In Armstrong, incumbant Travis …

Lane Bruhn builds Ga Ga Pit

The students at North Union Elementary in Fenton were excited to come back to school in August.   But that happiness was added too when they found out they were gifted a GaGa Ball Pit. …

Fitness Quest closing after 21 years

During her 30-year nursing career, Vickie Rooney of Armstrong wanted to do something to help her friends and neighbors get healthier. That led her to start Fitness Quest, located on A Avenue just …

Supervisors work to shave Courthouse addition costs

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 12 meeting discussed ways to cut costs from the west Courthouse addition. The addition, originally conceived as a solution to …

Dodds, Oleson join Center for Specialty & Primary Care in Armstrong

Armstrong and area residents now have general and specialty care at the Center for Specialty & Primary Care at Dr. Greg Oleson’s building at 412 S. Sixth St. in Armstrong. Dr. Julie …

Peterson Point foundation group not covered by county insurance

A nonprofit foundation recently formed to improve and promote the Peterson Point Historic Farmstead would not be covered under the county’s insurance policy, the Emmet County Board of …

Ben Walstead reports on 6 days at Iowa Hawkeye Boys State 2023

Ben Walstead, of Armstrong, was selected by the Swea City Fisher American Legion Post #14   for the opportunity to attend the Iowa Hawkeye Boys State this past June. Ben is the son of Jeff and …
Obituaries
Matthew Weisbrod and Ethan Weisbrod
Matthew Weisbrod and his son, Ethan Weisbrod, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 21st, 2023. The family finds comfort knowing that their last moments were spent together, driving their …
Mary Kay Picht
Mary Kay (Krumm) Picht was born on June 4th, 1947 in Estherville, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Ruby (Opsal) Krumm. She passed away peacefully at the age of 76 in Fairmont surrounded by her …
Ruth Ann Loebach
Ruth Ann Loebach of Algona, formerly of Burt, passed away Saturday evening, September 23, 2023 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Algona. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, …
Teresa Jensen
Teresa Jensen, 66 of Emmetsburg passed away September 4, 2023 in Lake Park, Iowa.   Funeral service was held Saturday, September 9 at 10:00 A.M. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg with the …
Jeri L. Dockhorn
Jeri L. Dockhorn, 76, of Clear Lake passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at her home.   A Celebration of her life will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Ward-Van Slyke …
Sports

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 …

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. …

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. …

Alex Fisher named TIC Coach of the Year

The Top of Iowa West Conference released its all-conference teams for boys’ basketball recently. Three North Union players made the list. Junior Kyan Jones earned first team honors while …
Around the region
The Swea City City Council at their Wednesday, Sept. 20 meeting discussed funding options for wastewater treatment upgrades and water tower maintenance. During a public hearing, Chris Diggins, …
The Ringsted City Council at their Monday, Sept. 11 meeting agreed to move forward with pursuing the purchase of the Northstar Bank property at 124 W. Maple St. in Ringsted. Possibly included in the …
Campaigning for public office is no picnic. Day after day there are speeches, Q&A’s, interviews and the constant need to think before you speak. Candidates eat enough chicken to have …
School board elections will be held on November 7, 2023.   Currently, there are four North Kossuth School Board members, Alycia Wolterman - Director District 1 Representative, Justin Deim - …
On November 7, 2023, three seats on the Swea City City Council will be on the ballot. The sterms of Barry Boland, Lupe Kollasch and Cal Wolterman will expire on December 31, 2023. To hold …