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Sullivan signs history book at Ringsted Danish Museum

By Michael Tidemann Seasoned runner, poet and author Tyler Sullivan signed his history of Emmet County before a full house Friday Oct. 30 at the Lil’ Danske Kirke Danish Museum in Ringsted. …

Ringsted Council approves kaleidoscope concept

By Michael Tidemann The Ringsted City Council at their Monday, Nv. 9 meeting gave the go-ahead to pursue the possibility of bringing a life-size kaleidoscope to the city. Carol Solberg and …

Conservation Board and Foundation plan spring banquet

By Michael Tidemann The Emmet County Nature Center Foundation and Emmet County Conservation Board at their Thursday, Nov. 5 meeting discussed plans for the Saturday, April 3, 2027, banquet at …
Obituaries
Jeanne Mogler
A memorial service for Jeanne Mogler will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Armstrong, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the …
John Leroy Nefzger
  A Come & Go Celebration of Life for John Nefzger, age 72, of Milford formerly of Rapid City, South Dakota was held on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. with a prayer service at …
Thomas Herman Struecker
Thomas Herman Struecker was born July 8, 1949 to John and Dawn (Vaudt) Struecker.  Attending Seneca and Sentral Schools prepared him well for Iowa State University, where he received a degree in …
Jim Hellman
A Memorial Mass for Jim Hellman was at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Divine Mercy Parish – St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bancroft. Visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on …
Julie Droessler
     A funeral Mass for Julie Droessler, 78, of Bancroft, will be held Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Divine Mercy Parish St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bancroft. …
Sports
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Five North Union Warrior Volleyball Players receive all conference honors

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net Finishing tied for second in the Top of Iowa West Conference this season, the North Union volleyball team was well-represented on the 2026 …
North Union linebacker #25 Gabe Whaley takes down the Janesville Wildcat ball carrier to stop the play.

Warriors Dominate Wildcats in 55-0 Shutout Victory

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net ARMSTRONG — North Union dominated on both sides of the ball in a 55-0 victory over Janesville in a Class 8-player first-round playoff game last …

Cummins wraps up career at state qualifier

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net JEWELL — North Union senior Alexis Cummins wrapped up her cross country career last Thursday at the Class 1A State Qualifying Meet hosted by …

Warriors fall in five sets to end season

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net GEORGE — The North Union volleyball team battled through five sets before its season came to an end Monday, Oct. 19, with a 3-2 loss to …

Warrior Volleyball ends regular season

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net The North Union volleyball team wrapped up the regular season last week by playing in the Top of Iowa Conference Tournament. The tournament …

Cummins earns first team all conference honors

By David Swartz dswartz@esthervillenews.net MANLY — North Union’s Alexis Cummins earned first-team all-conference honors for the fourth straight year as the senior placed 15th at the …
Around the region
By Kristin Grabinoski The City of Armstrong has secured a total of $75,200 in grant funding to help address the loss of ash trees caused by the emerald ash borer and replenish the community's …
The annual Wrap It Up promotion sponsored by the Bancroft Chamber and its members is now in full swing for the upcoming holiday. Between now and December 18th, 2026, you can receive a card from …
By Bryer Lennon, NUHS Journalism Student North Union High School houses a small food pantry in the counselor’s office for families in need. Pick up is on non-early-out Wednesdays from …
By Kim Meyer The North Union School Board has tabled a decision on upgrading the fire alarm system at the Armstrong campus after receiving two proposals with significantly different price tags. …
By Kim Meyer Less than 24 hours after voters rejected the North Union School District’s $12 million bond referendum, the school board was already facing a new question: What’s next? …
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