NU School board approves bid for new facility

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 …

Outstanding State and Federal Regulatory Performance for 2023

Director of Nursing Megan Heetland and Accura Healthcare Director Autumn Morphew were able to accept the Outstanding State and Federal Regulatory Performance for 2023 survey. This is a …

Lilly Sage Massage Creations Celebrates Three Years and New Beginnings

Lilly Sage Massage Creations owner and massage therapist, Abby Kintzle (R), and Mariah Martin, massage therapist and owner of Earthshine Connections, celebrated Lilly Sage’s three year …

Harvest is Underway!

To get to this year’s harvest has been like a roaster coaster for area farmers. From the weather in early spring being ideal for planting, to a rainy season that never seemed to end and …

Kossuth Regional Health Center’s 75th Anniversary

As a fun way to celebrate Kossuth Regional Health Center’s 75th Anniversary (official anniversary date is October 4th, 2024), they gathered all of their current employees who were born there! …

Obituaries

Maxine Kollasch

A funeral Mass for Maxine Kollasch, 90, of Bancroft, was held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bancroft. The funeral was …

Beth P. Engelbarts

Memorial Service for Beth P. Engelbarts, 92, of Ledyard will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. Visitation will be held at the church one hour …

Delores Mary Lee Craig

A funeral service for Delores Craig was held on Monday, September 23, 2024, 1:30 p.m., at the Swea City Community Church in Swea City, Iowa, with Pastor Todd Hartsock as officiant. Delores was …

Marcia Florene Boody

Marchia Florene (Maas) Broody passed away at the age of 91 years on August 19, 2024, with family at her side in Linden, Alberta, Canada. She was the firstborn child of Louie and Hilda (Runge) …

Eugene Elsbecker

A funeral Mass for Eugene Elsbecker, 90, of Bancroft, was held 10:30 AM Monday, September 16, 2024, at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bancroft. The funeral was live …

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Bearcats spoil North Union’s homecoming

ARMSTRONG—In just the second week of the season and the opening night of Class A district play on Friday, Sept. 3, the North Union Warriors’ football team entertained the North Butler Bearcats in …

Injury in the first Quarter

Following a season ending injury, North Union quarterback Grady Madden shakes the hand of the backup quarterback Greyson Colegove before heading to the hospital to have x-rays done on his left leg. …

Warrior boys are ready to hit the track

ARMSTRONG — Sixteen boys reported to practice for the North Union Boys Track Team this spring. Coach Loren Looft is in his 15th year of coaching track and will be assisted by Brooke …

Five Seniors Return for the girl's track season

ARMSTRONG — The North Union Girls Track Team will look to replace some key athletes this season, but the Warriors also return other athletes with key state experience. Of the five seniors …

New Coach to lead young Golf Team

ARMSTRONG — The North Union Boys Golf Team is under new management as Connor Anderson begins his first year at the helm of the team. Anderson was an assistant golf coach in Fairmont, …

Back to Back State Appearances

By David Swartz CORALVILLE — Senior Harley Tobin came up short of her goal of winning a state medal, but the North Union senior who wrestles with Algona had some quality matches in putting …

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 …

Around the region

Emmet Co. Supervisors mull county weather camera

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 24 meeting discussed a proposal to place a weather camera on a tower on the east side of Estherville. Emmet County Emergency …

Veterans Stand Down

Items received and packaged for the Veterans Stand Down were: 7 women’s sweatpants, 7 women’s sweatshirts, 11 men’s sweatpants, 7 men’s sweatshirts, 2 men’s shirts, 5 …

blessing of the quilts and clothing

A blessing of the quilts and clothing donations was held at the Ringsted American Legion recently. The items were delivered to the Veterans Stand Down Mission in Mason City on Saturday. Pastor …

Accura Healthcare of Bancroft 2023 Associate of The Year

Accura Healthcare Director Autumn Morphew, left, and Director of Nursing Megan Heetland, right, standing with Addyson Nelson, middle who was named Accura Healthcare of Bancroft 2023 Associate …

Kidstop Preschool always enjoys visiting the Bancroft Public Library.

While there, they are able to learn through play and reading of the many books available. The library will be holding their annual fall story and craft time beginning Tuesday, October …

City Park Update

The use of skid loaders and the big pay loader made the removal of the pearock easier on Saturday morning. The removal and then laying of recycled rubber chips is part of the Park …

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