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 …

North Union new weight room benefits students and community

North Union middle and high school students and athletes have been taking advantage of the new facility located north of the high school building in Armstrong. After much planning by the North …

Josie Marso

Kevin and Cassie Marso of Bode are the parents of daughter born on January 20, 2025. They have named her Josie. She weighed 9 lbs 13 oz and was 22 inches long. Welcoming her home were …

Birth Announcement

Case Philip, son of Becky Bormann and Justin Heldorfer of Bancroft was born on January 22, 2025 at Kossuth Regional Health Center. Case weighed 8 lbs 12 oz and was 21inches long. …

free weights

North Union student Kenna Hatten uses free weights during her class time.

Obituaries

Ruth Ann Mousel Leonelli

Ruth Ann Mousel Leonelli March 2, 1932, Wesley, IA – December 22, 2024, Los Alamitos, CA We are sad to share that Ruth, aged 92, has left us to be with God after suffering a …

Janice Mae Geerdes

Janice Mae Geerdes . . .85 Funeral service for Janice Mae Geerdes was held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Swea City, Iowa on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 with Pastor Sara Heutinck officiating. …

Charles A Farrow

July 9,1949 – January 12, 2025 Charles A Farrow (75) passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 at his home in Aurora, CO surrounded by his family. Military funeral service will be …

Arla N. Stebritz

A memorial service for Arla N. Stebritz will be held at the Henry Olson Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Vicar Kim Kacmarynski officiating. Visitation will be held …

Linda Eisenbacher

Mass of Christian Burial for Linda Eisenbacher was held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Armstrong, Iowa, with Father Paul Kelly as Officiant. Linda was laid …

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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 …

Nick Hanson has signed a letter of intent

North Union High School senior Nick Hanson has signed a letter of intent to play football at Waldorf College in Forest City starting in the fall of 2025. While attending Waldorf University, …

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, …

Around the region

Swea City Library to get new ADA entry

The Swea City City Council at their Wednesday, Jan. 15 meeting learned the city library will get a new ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) entry with funding coming from various sources. …

Swea City Library receives grant; Valentine Dinner to be hosted at Library February 13

January has been a great month! The Swea City Library received a $10,000 grant from the Kossuth County Foundation. Thank you to them and others who have contributed to the funds needed to …

NU Traveling Basketball Team

Members of the North Union Traveling Basketball Team, coached by Derek Anderson, listen intently during a recent practice.

Facility update and board policy discussed at North Union School Board

Updates on facilities were given by North Union Superintendent Travis Schueller during the North Union School Board meeting on Monday, January 30th. Superintendent Schueller stated that …

Fair Board faces rising costs

Rising costs and needed infrastructure repairs have challenged the Emmet County Fair Board, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors heard at their Tuesday, Feb. 21 meeting. Fair Board members Cami …

Door Knobs on Display at Library

This beautiful curio cabinet, donated to the Ringsted Public Library by Elnora Madden’s family, is now filled with door knobs! Stop by the library to see door knobs from the old opera house and …

Web Extra features

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Easy Painted Sugar Cookies

Bring Warmth to Winter with a Filling Family Dinner