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After nearly three years from the initial criminal filing, trial dates have been set for two of the remaining three defendants charged after a multi-year investigation of former City of Armstrong …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/6/24
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The North Union Middle School Band Department received a monetary boost with the donation of $1,000 from the Midwest All-Music Association (MAMA). The check was presented to the school on …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/30/24
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The Ringsted Community Improvement Organization and the Ringsted Quasquicentennial Committee continued to lay plans for the community’s 125th birthday at their meetings Sunday, Jan. 21 at Smoke …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/23/24
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The North Union School Board has been working towards constructing a new weight room/storage facility for several months. In the fall of 2023, the board was presented plans for the …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/23/24
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The Armstrong City Council in a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 16 approved a $1,160.824.70 bid by Beck Excavating, Inc. of Spirit Lake for reconstruction of the north portion of Golf Course …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/23/24
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A new trial date has been set for the man accused of killing an Algona Police officer back in September.
43-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke is facing a charge of First Degree Murder in connection with …
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1/23/24
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In a Thursday, Jan. 4 ruling, Third Judicial District of Iowa Judge Jeffrey A. Neary ruled that separate trials be held for three remaining defendants in a criminal trial of former City of Armstrong …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/5/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Dec. 19 meeting pushed a spokesman for CMBA Architects of Spencer for detailed plans for a less-expensive project. The board also made it clear …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/2/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors in their Tuesday, Dec. 26 meeting discussed the previous week’s judicial review of a case filed against Emmet County by StateLine Cooperative.
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/2/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Nov. 21 meeting discussed how much – and whether – the county should transfer $150,000 to Employment Benefit Systems, which handles …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/28/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Oct. 31 meeting met with the new president and CEO of Iowa Lakes Corridor to discuss economic development in the four-county Corridor region.
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/23
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Steve Lang of Armstrong was honored by the Midwest All Music Association Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 21 for his many years as an entertainer.
The event, held at the Avalon Ballroom in Rensen, …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/23
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Emmet County Conservation Board Director Eric Anderson told the board at their Thursday, Nov. 2 meeting advertising for his position should start early December. Anderson had informed the board at a …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Nov. 24 meeting agreed to allow recently approved personnel policy changes to take place immediately upon the board’s former approval.
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/31/23
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On October 25, 2023, the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office was attending the North Union Schools in both Fenton and Swea City to talk with area youth about Red Ribbon Week. The Officers performed …
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10/31/23
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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.
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By Kim Meyer
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9/26/23
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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 …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/19/23
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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 …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/19/23
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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 …
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9/5/23
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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 …
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8/8/23
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