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Obituaries
Irene Bormann
Irene Bormann, age 85 of LuVerne, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, September 4, 2023, at 10:30 AM at …
Kathy Hurlburt
A celebration of life was held for Kathy Hurlburt on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Swea City, Iowa, with Pastor Todd Hartsock officiating. Kathy was laid to rest at …
Wendy W. Duitsman
A celebration of life will be held for Wendy W. Duitsman on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Swea City, with Pastor Todd Hartsock as Officiant. Visitation …
Mary Catherine Droessler
Mary Catherine Droessler was born June 21, 1948 in Bancroft, Iowa. She was the youngest of six children born to Frank & Agnes (Illg) Droessler. Mary graduated from St. John’s High School in …
Dick Donahue
Richard Douglas Donahue, age 79, known to a few as “Richard” and many as “Dick” or “Coach,” passed away from natural causes on July 17, 2023, at his Phoenix home. …
Sports

Former Bancroft Bandit signs with Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2019, Bancroft Bandits shortstop Shawn Ross began making a name for himself on the ball diamond. He was part of the team that brought home a Championship trophy that year. After leaving the …

Harley Tobin to wrestle at Disney Duals

North Union’s lone girl wrestler, who wrestles under Algona High School, Harley Tobin has earned the right to wrestle for the AAU Girl’s Team Iowa at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. …

Harley Tobin to wrestle at Disney Duals

North Union’s lone girl wrestler, who wrestles under Algona High School, Harley Tobin has earned the right to wrestle for the AAU Girl’s Team Iowa at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. …

Alex Fisher named TIC Coach of the Year

The Top of Iowa West Conference released its all-conference teams for boys’ basketball recently. Three North Union players made the list. Junior Kyan Jones earned first team honors while …

Harley Tobin to wrestle at first girl’s state tournament

North Union junior Harley Tobin will be heading to the first sanction Iowa Girls State Wrestling Tournament on February 2 and 3 in Coraville, IA. After the announcement last year, by the Iowa …

Emily Meyer signs college deal

North Union senior Emily Meyer signed a letter of intent Tuesday, November 22, to play softball and volleyball at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato for the 2023-24 season.   Meyer has been a …
Around the region
The Ringsted City Council at their Monday, Sept. 11 meeting agreed to move forward with pursuing the purchase of the Northstar Bank property at 124 W. Maple St. in Ringsted. Possibly included in the …
Teresa Jensen, 66 of Emmetsburg passed away September 4, 2023 in Lake Park, Iowa.   Funeral service was held Saturday, September 9 at 10:00 A.M. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg with the …
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 12 meeting discussed ways to cut costs from the west Courthouse addition. The addition, originally conceived as a solution to …
Armstrong and area residents now have general and specialty care at the Center for Specialty & Primary Care at Dr. Greg Oleson’s building at 412 S. Sixth St. in Armstrong. Dr. Julie …
Campaigning for public office is no picnic. Day after day there are speeches, Q&A’s, interviews and the constant need to think before you speak. Candidates eat enough chicken to have …