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Every year, National 4-H Month is a time to celebrate everything 4-H stands for – and this year’s theme, “Beyond Ready,” is all about how 4-H helps youth grow, learn and lead in a world …
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10/21/26
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There is no shortage of Homecoming royalty in the Colegrove-Nerem family of Armstrong, where generations of family members have proudly worn the crowns of their respective high schools.
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10/21/26
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On October 24, World Polio Day, the Bancroft Area Rotary Club will join thousands of Rotary members across Region 36 – Zones 25 & 29 in the World’s Largest Polio Walk, a coordinated effort to …
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10/21/26
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by Jay Schoning
The Emmetsburg Public Library will be host to ‘More Than a Teacher’ presented by Don Yager on Thursday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. The documentary is a …
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10/7/26
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Kossuth Regional Health Center (KRHC) and the Bancroft Community Foundation are celebrating two decades of partnership as the KRHC Board of Trustees renews its 20-year lease for the Bancroft Clinic …
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10/7/26
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Every year, National 4-H Week is a time to celebrate everything 4-H stands for – and this year’s theme, “Beyond Ready,” is all about how 4-H helps youth grow, learn and lead in a world …
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10/7/26
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By Michael Tidemann
In an Aug. 25 filing, Billy Joe Long, individually and Billy Joe Long as father and next friend of A.J.L., a minor, dismissed any and all claims against North Union Community …
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10/7/26
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Iowa State Bank, Algona, Iowa and its holding company, Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co., have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swea City Bancorporation, Inc. and its subsidiary bank, Bank Plus, …
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10/7/26
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Zoey and Chloe Jensen competed in the 2026 National Pedal Pull Championship on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Eight-year-old Zoey placed fifth in her division …
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10/7/26
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2026 marks the 86th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers has sponsored and supported National Newspaper Week, a week-long promotion of the newspaper …
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10/6/26
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Sydney Peterson
AMES, Iowa — Thirty Iowa youth are beginning their terms as members of the 2026-2027 Iowa State 4-H Council following their induction during the closing ceremonies of the 2026 …
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9/30/26
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By Kristin Grabinoski
For more than a decade, a stack of hay bales has become a fall canvas on Highway N52 in Emmet County for Chelsea (Guse) Smith and her family.
What started as a fun …
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9/30/26
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By Kristin Grabinoski
For Brooke Nelsen, the idea for a local 9/11 Stair Climb came to her during a run last year.
“What a great way to honor and remember those who lost their life on …
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9/23/26
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By Kim Meyer
North Union elementary and middle school - Swea City Campus - principal Julie Runksmeier shared with the North Kossuth School Board about the rankings they had received from …
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9/23/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Swea City City Council at their Wednesday, Sept. 16 meeting agreed to get an updated estimate to replace the city pool.
Wendy Zielske, former mayor, speaking for the …
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9/23/26
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At an age when many people might be content to sit on the sidelines, Kevin Thorson is still stepping onto the court.
At 88, Thorson is an active member of a group of pickleball players in …
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9/16/26
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By Kristin Grabinoski
Valley Vue Care Center has earned a five-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating a nursing home can …
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9/16/26
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By Kim Meyer
With the vote for the new gymnasium facility getting closer, the North Union School Board learned more about the website, renderings of the area and upcoming hometown meetings. …
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9/9/26
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There are some moments in history that people never forget. September 11, 2001, is one of them. Ask someone where they were that morning, and chances are they can tell you exactly where they were and …
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9/9/26
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