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Homecoming has Begun!

Homecoming activities are underway at North Union High School.   As you drive through the town of Armstrong, the students decorated the park with toilet paper which is annual tradition.

North Union's newest faculty member offers emotional support to students

The North Union elementary and middle school students at the Swea City Campus were welcomed back in August by an unusual new member of faculty.   Josie, a seven year old Goldendoodle, was there …

The old Garage photo from 1945-1971

Leonard Williams, great uncle to Debbie Heck, stands behind the bar during his time of owning it   from 1945 until 1971.
Obituaries
Velva LaVonne Quinn
Mass of Christian Burial for Velva “Vel” L. Quinn, age 88, of Fairmont, MN, will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont with …
William “Bill” Droessler
William “Bill” Droessler, age 88 of Bancroft, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Accura Healthcare of Bancroft. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Saturday, September 7 at …
Vesta Marie Berglund
Vesta Marie Berglund was born in a rural farmhouse near Slayton, Minnesota the first of three children to Arthur and Melba Carney on December 18, 1935. Vesta grew up on her parents’ family farm …
Red Cross Blood Drive set for September 11th
Donated blood is a lifesaving gift most healthy people can give. Our communities are   encouraged to donate blood on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the North …
Elnora Mamie Madden
A celebration of life for Elnora M. Madden will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Ringsted, Iowa, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Suzanne Wobig as officiant. …
Sports

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 …

Kruse and Hansen to attend Girls State

Addison Kruse of Ringsted and Sienna Hansen of Fenton have been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Iowa Girls State June 16 -21 at Drake University. Addison and Sienna will be representing …

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 …
Around the region
North Union students in the Building Maintenance Class who completed the program were Josh Harmon, Wyatt Leininger, Jayden Hagedorn, Nick Mitchell, Max Merrill, Casey Rezac, Gabe Whaley, Jaden Gates, …
Estherville Noon Kiwanis and Estherville North Stars Kiwanis distributed 25 backpacks with personal care items to North Union School in Armstrong. Items include soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and …
It all started with a conversation over a beer.   Around the first of the year, Brian Craig and Debbie Heck would stop by at Dale’s Recreation for a drink and maybe a bite to eat. The …
Craig Merrill, former Armstrong police chief, arrives in court for the first day of trial. The trial is expected to run about six days, through Wednesday, Sept. 18 Jury selection began Tuesday …
Men’s 2:30 league champions are Ken Sabin and Denny Mathiason. 2nd place - Ron Nyman and Randy Linn. 3rd place - Arden Kinnander and Chuck Poppe. 4th place - Joel Evans and Dean Irmiter.
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