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Steinberger places second in the Nation

Faith Steinberger placed second in the 2023 National Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue! national anthem singing contest for youth in grades K–12. Entries were judged on vocal ability, …

Emmet County naturalist begins duties

Sidney Feckers Krueger recently began her duties as Emmet County naturalist Oct. 21. Krueger has a lot to celebrate recently, with her marriage to Austin Krueger Sept. 28. The couple lives in …

Veterans Roll Call Built for Legion Post

Marty and Zach Kane by the Ringsted Veterans Roll Call at the Ringsted Christiansen-Bonnicksen Post American Legion Post. Zach took a full year to research and build the memorial.
Obituaries
Willetta Fae Johannesen
Willetta Fae Johannesen was born on September 22, 1943 to William and Frances (Gordon) Gade. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Whittemore. Willetta died on October …
Beverly A. Eggerth
  Memorial Service for Beverly A. Eggerth, age 93, of Swea City, IA, will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Swea City Community Church, formerly First United Methodist Church, …
James Philip Heldorfer
James Philip Heldorfer was born July 1, 1970, in Estherville to Phil and Ann Marie (Walsh) Heldorfer.   He grew up on a farm west of Bancroft, graduating from St. John’s High School in …
“Wally” G. Christ
Memorial services for Wallace “Wally” G. Christ, age 77, of Bancroft, IA, formerly of Lakota, IA will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in …
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Ray William Ohrtman
Funeral services for Ray Ohrtman were held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at United Lutheran Church in Ringsted, Iowa, with Vicar Kim Kacmarynski officiating. Ray William Ohrtman, …
Sports

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. …

Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament

Liam Minnmann was the 1st place winner in the seven year old boys group.

Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament

The 1st Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament was held on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Placing 1st in the 12 year old boys competition was Landon Pergande.

Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament

The 10 year old girls winner, Janae Pergande, checks to make sure her medal is legitimate.

Warrior softball players continue to receive accolades

North Union softball senior Beth Streuber earned Class 2A All-State Third Team honors and she and teammates Brylie Deim and Ainsley Ulrich also earned Class 2A Northwest All-District honors for their …
Around the region
The fellowship hall at the Immanuel Lutheran Hall filled very quickly as trick or treaters made their way through the trunk or treat vendors who moved their decorations in doors due to the weather. …
Liberty Burbank, RaeAnn Leach and Aslyn Sobolik were ready to hit the town and go door to door to celebrate Halloween on October 31st. The trio met at the Immanuel Lutheran Church before heading out …
Sheriff Addie Sorensen is all smiles as Kossuth County Sheriff Roger Fishers talks to her during the trunk and treat held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Swea City.     Behind Addie is …
The four-man crew from Vertex Contractors worked over the weekend installing maple flooring at the Summit Center in Bancroft.   James, Brad, Jeff and Justin install gym floors all over the …
Reutzel Excavating and Bancroft City employees were busy removing and replacing a fire hydrant on Wednesday, October 30.   The fire hydrant, pictured below, is located on the corner of North …
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