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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 …

Titonka Public Library Hosts local NIACC History Professor for Research Presentation

On December 14th at 6:00 PM, the library in Titonka will be welcoming Dr. Damien Strecker for a talk entitled, “Done in Love: the Life of Rev. Edler G. Hawkins.” In 1938, Hawkins founded …

8th Annual Little Al Foundation Christmas Celebration Concert

Shawn Vaske of Bancroft sang “Lord God of Abraham” and “Bless this House”   during the 8th Annual Little Al Foundation Christmas Celebration Concert   held on …

Sip  and Shop Holiday Event

S&B Distillery in Bancroft held a Sip   and Shop Holiday Event   on   December 7th with several vendors featuring their handmade goods from pork jerky to bath bombs, blankets and …

Hager Food Open House

Hager Food employee Ashley Laubenthal explains the different samples they had to offer during their open house on Wednesday, December 4th to Alice Dumstorff and JoAnn Hellman.
Sports

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 …

The North Union Athletic Boosters recently donated $6,900

The North Union Athletic Boosters recently donated $6,900 to the North Union High School football team allowing them to purchase additional equipment and uniforms.   Pictured are Tabetha Ernster …

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 …
Around the region
Santa visited kids from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. December 1st; Six month old Zayden Manwarren met Santa for the very first time. Here he is holding onto Santa’s beard.
Gene Miller, a member of the Little Al Foundation, was almost brought to tears by the generous donations made those attending the Little Al Foundation Christmas Celebration in Lone Rock. Those …
Santa Claus made quite a stir in Swea City on Saturday, December 7th.   He, along with Swea City Fire Department, took the streets with showing off their lights and sirens to make his arrival …
Santa Claus began his deliveries early by handing out presents to the boys and girls along the Santa Light Parade route in Swea City.
Malori Larsen watches as Santa looks over her list of wishes.