The Swea City Herald Press

Come join in the fun at Swea City Fun Days

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 … more

6/21/22

Contracts approved for administrators at North Union

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 … more

By Kim Meyer | 6/21/22

North Kossuth School Board approves purchases of chrome books and ipads

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 … more

By Kim Meyer | 6/21/22

Ragin Roosters playing ball soon

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 … more

By Kim Meyer | 6/14/22

Longtime businessman Charles Kennedy passes away

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 … more

By Kim Meyer | 6/14/22

Kathy Sturm shows courage fueled by compassion

Kathy and Dick Sturm of rural Armstrong have raised a lot over the years. Dick has raised corn and soybeans and beef cattle on their farm overlooking Iowa Lake. Kathy helped raise students … more

By Michael Tidemann | 5/24/22

Swea City Mayor Wendy Zielske swore in Barry Boland as a new councilman at the council’s Wednesday, May 18 meeting. Boland replaces Jim Albrant who resigned from the council. Boland will serve out Albrant’s unexpired term that ends December 2023.

Swea City Council hears lagoon update

The Swea City Council heard a proposed schedule for lagoon upgrades at their monthly meeting Wednesday, May 18. Mayor Wendy Zielske updated incoming Councilman Barry Boland and the rest of the … more

By Michael Tidemann | 5/24/22

North Union to receive Carrie Chapman Catt Award

North Union High School will receive the Carrie Chapman Catt Award at senior awards night, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors learned at their Tuesday, May 3 meeting. Assistant Auditor … more

By Michael Tidemann | 5/10/22

Swea City Council approves ambulance repair

With no help from the county, the Swea City Council at a special Tuesday, May 3 meeting agreed to go it alone and pay for repairs to a city ambulance that serves the northern hub of the Kossuth … more

5/10/22

Ragin’ Roosters are ready to fly their way to the top at the Bancroft Ballpark

Collegiate baseball is back in Bancroft! And the town and new league are excited for the season to start later this month. To kick off the new league and season, Steve Wagner, owner of the … more

By Kim Meyer | 5/3/22

Grabinoski named 2022 Master Editor-Publisher by INA

Newspaper owner and publisher Kris Grabinoski was named a 2022 Master Editor-Publisher by the Iowa Newspaper Association April 28. Grabinoski was one of four publishers and editors honored … more

5/3/22

Scheevel pays full bond; judge denies reduction

Ben Scheevel, the former Estherville and Armstrong city police officer who was arrested April 7 on multiple counts, is out on bond. Scheevel had been held in the Buena Vista County jail on $200,000 … more

By Amy H. Peterson | 5/3/22

Jan Ehmen wins award for hard work

Jan Ehmen has worked in the food service department at the North Union Elementary building for the past three years. Upon her hire, it didn't take long for Jan to begin building relationships with … more

5/3/22

Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville Campus Dean Scott Stokes the moment he was named college president at the Tuesday, April 19 Board of Trustees meeting. To Stokes’ right is Jolene Rogers, executive director of community and business relations, and to his left is Kathy Muller, executive director of human resources.

Stokes named Iowa Lakes president

EMMETSBURHG – Iowa Lakes Community College Executive Dean Scott Stokes was named the new college president at the Tuesday, April 19 meeting of the Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees … more

By Michael Tidemann | 4/26/22

Winkleman Appointed to Alcoholic Beverages Commission

By a vote of 48-0, Bancroft entrepreneur Sara Winkleman was confirmed by the Iowa Senate on April 18, 2022, to her first term on the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission. Her five-year term will begin … more

4/26/22

Swea City Council tables ambulance funding request

The Swea City Council at their Wednesday, April 20 meeting tabled a request for help with paying for ambulance repairs, pending a firm quote. Chris Stevens, ambulance director, asked the … more

By Michael Tidemann | 4/26/22

“1440 Citizen of the Month” April, 2022

The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is honored to recognize Billy Bradford of Algona as our April “1440 Citizen of the Month”. Billy is employed as the building maintenance … more

4/26/22

Former Armstrong City Employee held on 84 counts

A former Armstrong and Estherville police officer was arrested on a warrant served by the Emmet County Sheriff April 7. The warrant included charges on 84 criminal counts. Ben Scheevel of Fairmont, … more

By Amy H. Peterson, Estherville News | 4/19/22

NK Board approves to replace softball infield

Updating equipment and books is a common occurrence each year to keep items maintained and up to date. With this in mind, the North Kossuth School Board heard a proposal from the North Union … more

By Kim Meyer | 4/12/22

Lucille Johnson celebrates 100th birthday

Saturday is a milestone for Lillian Johnson as she will be celebrating her 100th birthday. There are many words to describe this lady who doesn’t look a day over eighty: spunky, bright … more

4/12/22