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Every year, National 4-H Month is a time to celebrate everything 4-H stands for – and this year’s theme, “Beyond Ready,” is all about how 4-H helps youth grow, learn and lead in a world …
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10/21/26
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There is no shortage of Homecoming royalty in the Colegrove-Nerem family of Armstrong, where generations of family members have proudly worn the crowns of their respective high schools.
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10/21/26
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By Michael Tidemann
Austin DeJong was sworn in as the newest member of the Armstrong City Council at the council’s Wednesday, Sept. 14 meeting, replacing Councilmember Tylor Evans who resigned …
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10/21/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Oct. 13 meeting approved a resolution authorizing an urban renewal area for the City of Estherville just west of the …
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10/21/26
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Dolores Jacobson Weisbrod, a 1951 graduate of Waldorf College celebrated her 75th college graduation reunion on October 10, 2026. She attended the reunion with her daughter, Melodee Weisbrod …
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10/21/26
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Hadley Moore, left, of Armstrong was recently inducted as a 4-H Agricultural Ambassador. For more information about the Iowa 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program, visit the program webpage or …
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10/21/26
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by Jay Schoning
The Emmetsburg Public Library will be host to ‘More Than a Teacher’ presented by Don Yager on Thursday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. The documentary is a …
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10/7/26
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By Michael Tidemann
In an Aug. 25 filing, Billy Joe Long, individually and Billy Joe Long as father and next friend of A.J.L., a minor, dismissed any and all claims against North Union Community …
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10/7/26
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Iowa State Bank, Algona, Iowa and its holding company, Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co., have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swea City Bancorporation, Inc. and its subsidiary bank, Bank Plus, …
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10/7/26
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By Kristin Grabinoski
The Armstrong Benefited Fire Department will host a fundraiser supper Saturday, Oct. 10, in observance of National Fire Prevention Week and to help raise money for the …
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10/7/26
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Zoey and Chloe Jensen competed in the 2026 National Pedal Pull Championship on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Eight-year-old Zoey placed fifth in her division …
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10/7/26
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By Clinton J, Davis
Late Thursday night Taylor and I welcomed our third son into this world. Otto Alan Davis was born on Thursday, October 1st at 11:25 p.m. Taylor first started having her …
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10/7/26
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2026 marks the 86th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers has sponsored and supported National Newspaper Week, a week-long promotion of the newspaper …
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10/6/26
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Sydney Peterson
AMES, Iowa — Thirty Iowa youth are beginning their terms as members of the 2026-2027 Iowa State 4-H Council following their induction during the closing ceremonies of the 2026 …
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9/30/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 22 meeting approved a resolution extending a moratorium on utility-scale solar projects in the county.
The …
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9/30/26
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By Kristin Grabinoski
For more than a decade, a stack of hay bales has become a fall canvas on Highway N52 in Emmet County for Chelsea (Guse) Smith and her family.
What started as a fun …
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9/30/26
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By Clinton Davis
Like most, I was glad to see the cooler weather hit the area. However, all the moisture is asking for a bit much isn’t it? Not just rain but this constant mist that seems to …
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9/30/26
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By Kristin Grabinoski
Safety concerns surrounding e-bikes and scooters on Armstrong’s Main Street were a major topic of discussion at the Armstrong City Council meeting, along with the …
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9/23/26
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By Michael Tidemann
In what was probably their shortest council meeting ever, the Armstrong City Council at a Wednesday, Sept. 16 special meeting approved a resolution to appoint a new council …
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9/23/26
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