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 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 …

Wind turbine zoning plagues supervisors

A little over 10 years ago when the Emmet County Board of Supervisors were discussing wind energy coming to the county, there wasn’t a dry aye in the house – in other words, everyone was …

Not an ending – a new beginning

St. Mary’s Church in Armstrong has multiple purposes for church building   St. Mary’s Church in Armstrong held its final regularly-scheduled mass together on Sunday, Jan. 12. …
Obituaries
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 …
Dan Lindholm
Dan Lindholm, age 65, of Waldron, MO, passed away December 23, 2024, in Kansas City. Preceded in death by his father, CV Lindholm and brother James. He is survived by his wife Lynette, mother Joan, …
Doretta Mae Logemann
Doretta Mae Logemann was born August 10, 1937, in Buffalo Center, daughter of Lewis and Jennie (Hartman) Landheer.  She graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1956 and attended Mankato …
 Ellen L. Kennedy
  Ellen L. Kennedy, 87, of Dubuque and formerly of Dyersville passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 …
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 …
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 gym flooring, which was replaced prior to Christmas, at the Summit Center in Bancroft now has the markings for basketball court and pickleball court.   Pickleball will be played on Wednesday …
The Swea City Park & Pool committee & SCIL hosted the first Bingo of the new year at LaRow’s Wood Fired Grill on Thursday, January 9, 2025.   Besides Bingo game winners, a drawing …
Kathy Jo Strong, along with her daughter and grandkids, were displaced from their home they are renting on Tuesday night, January 7th when a fire broke out in the top part of their two story home. …
Kossuth Regional Health Center welcomed its first baby of the New Year on January 1, 2025. Vienna Arianeth Chanelo was born weighing 7 lbs and measured 20 inches long. Proud parents are Jasmine …
The Emmet County Planning & Zoning Commission took up the topics of wind turbine lighting and distances from residences and property lines at their Wednesday, Jan. 8 work session. In …
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