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Every year, National 4-H Month is a time to celebrate everything 4-H stands for – and this year’s theme, “Beyond Ready,” is all about how 4-H helps youth grow, learn and lead in a world …
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10/21/26
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There is no shortage of Homecoming royalty in the Colegrove-Nerem family of Armstrong, where generations of family members have proudly worn the crowns of their respective high schools.
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10/21/26
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On October 24, World Polio Day, the Bancroft Area Rotary Club will join thousands of Rotary members across Region 36 – Zones 25 & 29 in the World’s Largest Polio Walk, a coordinated effort to …
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10/21/26
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by Jay Schoning
The Emmetsburg Public Library will be host to ‘More Than a Teacher’ presented by Don Yager on Thursday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. The documentary is a …
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10/7/26
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Kossuth Regional Health Center (KRHC) and the Bancroft Community Foundation are celebrating two decades of partnership as the KRHC Board of Trustees renews its 20-year lease for the Bancroft Clinic …
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10/7/26
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Every year, National 4-H Week is a time to celebrate everything 4-H stands for – and this year’s theme, “Beyond Ready,” is all about how 4-H helps youth grow, learn and lead in a world …
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10/7/26
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By Michael Tidemann
In an Aug. 25 filing, Billy Joe Long, individually and Billy Joe Long as father and next friend of A.J.L., a minor, dismissed any and all claims against North Union Community …
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10/7/26
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Iowa State Bank, Algona, Iowa and its holding company, Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co., have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swea City Bancorporation, Inc. and its subsidiary bank, Bank Plus, …
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10/7/26
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Zoey and Chloe Jensen competed in the 2026 National Pedal Pull Championship on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Eight-year-old Zoey placed fifth in her division …
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10/7/26
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2026 marks the 86th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers has sponsored and supported National Newspaper Week, a week-long promotion of the newspaper …
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10/6/26
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Sydney Peterson
AMES, Iowa — Thirty Iowa youth are beginning their terms as members of the 2026-2027 Iowa State 4-H Council following their induction during the closing ceremonies of the 2026 …
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9/30/26
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By Kristin Grabinoski
For more than a decade, a stack of hay bales has become a fall canvas on Highway N52 in Emmet County for Chelsea (Guse) Smith and her family.
What started as a fun …
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9/30/26
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By Kristin Grabinoski
For Brooke Nelsen, the idea for a local 9/11 Stair Climb came to her during a run last year.
“What a great way to honor and remember those who lost their life on …
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9/23/26
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By Kim Meyer
North Union elementary and middle school - Swea City Campus - principal Julie Runksmeier shared with the North Kossuth School Board about the rankings they had received from …
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9/23/26
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By Kim Meyer
The Bancroft City Council meeting on September 14 became a time of listening, questions and discussion as council members and visitors worked through several electrical issues.
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9/23/26
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At an age when many people might be content to sit on the sidelines, Kevin Thorson is still stepping onto the court.
At 88, Thorson is an active member of a group of pickleball players in …
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9/16/26
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9/16/26
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9/16/26
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By Kim Meyer
With the vote for the new gymnasium facility getting closer, the North Union School Board learned more about the website, renderings of the area and upcoming hometown meetings. …
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9/9/26
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