The Armstrong Journal and Stateline Publications would like to welcome Sherry Grussing as the newest member of our staff. She will be helping with layout, photography, and other news items.
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7/19/22
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The mermaid that sat on this marble block has been kidnapped and is being held hostage until funds are raised to get her painted and new landscaping down around her. If you would like to help get her …
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7/19/22
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Rebecca Hammond of Ringsted is one of four young Emmet County women vying for the title of fair queen. The coronation will be held July 28 at Skateland on the first night of the Emmet County …
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By Amy H. Peterson
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7/19/22
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While drought ravages a lot of farmland to the south and west, Emmet County appears in a sweet spot for weather.
Commodity prices, though, could remain anyone’s guess.
“We’re …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/19/22
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The Emmet County Fair begins on Wednesday, July 27th, and runs through Sunday, July 31st.
What started out as the Emmet County Agricultural Show has grown through the years to be so much more.
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7/19/22
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, July 12 meeting gave the go-ahead for a survey to clear up property boundaries between the county and Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp.
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/19/22
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors in their Tuesday, July 5 meeting tried to finesse the details of a pipeline ordinance/resolution that would hopefully ensure compensation for damage to county …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/12/22
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Remember Together: Henry Olson Funeral Home to Host an Event to Honor Lives Lost During the Pandemic
Henry Olson Funeral Home is pleased to announce it will host a special event to honor members of the all the surrounding communities who have died during the pandemic on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. …
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7/12/22
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There may be lots of jobs, and higher wages to boot, but higher gas prices and other inflation factors have apparently impacted numbers at Emmet County campgrounds.
Emmet County Conservation …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/12/22
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The Second Dane Town Cook-Off will be held Saturday, August 20 in conjunction of Ringsted town night. The competition will be held in Ringsted Railroad Park. Check in will be 6:30 a.m …
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7/12/22
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3&4 year old girls
1st Mary Croson
2nd Piper Zabka
3rd Scottlyn Blakeley
3&4 year old boys
1st Liam Minnmann
2nd Parker …
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7/5/22
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On July 2nd at about 11:48 p.m. the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a motorcycle in the ditch near the corner of 240th Street and 140th Avenue, about¾ miles south …
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7/5/22
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Bancroft and baseball are synonymous. The history of the game is long and well known. And has brought fame to several individuals through collegiate and national baseball leagues.
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By Kim Meyer
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6/28/22
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Looking for a fun time this weekend? Come to Swea City and enjoy three days of activities starting on Friday, June 24 with the Antique Tractor Ride. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. in …
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6/21/22
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Contracts for high school principal Robert Zotz and elementary principal Katie Black, along with Erin Rogers were approved at the North Union School Board meeting on Monday, June 13.
Principal …
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By Kim Meyer
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6/21/22
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North Kossuth School Board approved two purchases during their June 13th meeting.
Sixty Chromebooks for the second and sixth grade students were approved. Along with 21 new iPads for …
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By Kim Meyer
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6/21/22
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Collegiate baseball is back! And people are excited to watch the Ragin’ Roosters at the Bancroft Memorial Ballpark.
The Expedition League, based out of Sioux Falls, SD, consists of …
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By Kim Meyer
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6/14/22
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Longtime Bancroft business owner Charles Kennedy passed away on Sunday, June 12 at the age of 69 at the Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines.
Charlie, as most people called him, was a staple in …
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By Kim Meyer
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6/14/22
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Kim and Wynona Rasmussen’s farm is near the apex of Dolliver, Gruver and Maple Hill in eastern Emmet County. Kim and his grandson, River, raise about 75 head of SimAngus and Angus, with an …
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By Amy H. Peterson
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6/7/22
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Our next Quasquicentennial meeting will be on June 12th at 3:00 p.m. It will be in the meeting room of Smoke N Firehouse #20. Everyone that has a interest in helping with the 125th …
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6/7/22
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