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.

Obituaries

Jane (Schiltz) Woolcott

Funeral Mass for Jane (Schiltz) Woolcott was held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bancroft. The funeral was live streamed …

Shirley Ann Runksmeier

Shirley Ann Runksmeier was born January 31, 1935, near Ledyard, Iowa, the daughter of Alfred and Violet (Pingel) Miller. She grew up on a farm and attended school in Ledyard and after …

Rita Schroeder,

A funeral service for Rita Schroeder, 91, of Lone Rock, was held Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 10:30 AM, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fenton. Burial followed in Fenton Township …

Jon E. Naramore of Swea City, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 12th at the age of 74, surrounded by his family in Mankato, MN. He had courageously battled multiple serious health issues over the …

Helena Margaret Irmiter

Funeral Mass for Helena M. Irmiter was held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Armstrong, Iowa, with Father Paul Kelly, Officiant, and Deacon Paul Rudd. …

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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 …

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

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.

Little Al Foundation

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 Waving

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 Light Parade

Santa Claus began his deliveries early by handing out presents to the boys and girls along the Santa Light Parade route in Swea City.

Santa checking over wish list

Malori Larsen watches as Santa looks over her list of wishes.

Accepting Gift bag from Santa

Ryker Witzke gladly accepts his gift bag from Santa. Ryker stood a distance away from Santa.

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