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Family members of the Shayla Bee Fund can enjoy a camping experience at the Shayla Bee Camping Cabin located in Redwood Campground on Lost Island Lake, Ruthven, Iowa. The cabin includes a spacious …
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By Connie J. Reinert
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4/23/24
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Can a town of 566 population (according to the 2020 census) afford a major lagoon improvement project, $350,000 for water tower painting and maintenance, plus a $1.1-million pool?
That was the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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4/23/24
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North Kossuth School Board held their Regular Board Meeting on April 15 to approve the 2024-2025 budget. Following the public hearing, the board budget.
The board then approved the …
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4/23/24
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The North Union FFA participated in this year’s Iowa Envirothon. The Envirothon covers a variety of areas ranging across environmental and natural resources sciences, including aquatic ecology, …
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4/9/24
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The Swea City City Council at their Wednesday, March 27 meeting moved forward with two major infrastructure projects for the city.
First was replacement of the cold storage shop that blew down …
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By Michael Tidemann
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4/2/24
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Matt Bernhard, aka Mr. Pork Chop Jr., passes away
The Bancroft and RAGBRAI Communities were saddened to hear the passing of Mr. Pork Chop. Jr., Matt Bernhard on March 24th.
In a …
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4/2/24
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The Swea City Council at their Wednesday, Feb. 21 meeting learned the city has apparently hit a roadblock in its effort to clean up a debris pile along Highway 9, the result of an August 2023 fire.
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/27/24
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With summer sports just around the corner, North Kossuth School Board is preparing for the upcoming season. At their February 12th board meeting, the annual contract with the City of …
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By Kim Meyer
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2/20/24
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The North Union Middle School Band Department received a monetary boost with the donation of $1,000 from the Midwest All-Music Association (MAMA). The check was presented to the school on …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/30/24
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The North Union School Board has been working towards constructing a new weight room/storage facility for several months. In the fall of 2023, the board was presented plans for the …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/23/24
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A new trial date has been set for the man accused of killing an Algona Police officer back in September.
43-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke is facing a charge of First Degree Murder in connection with …
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1/23/24
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The Swea City City Council at their Wednesday, Jan. 17 meeting heard a gauntlet of complaints regarding nuisance properties in the city even as they tried to deal with a visible eyesore – a …
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1/23/24
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Editor’s Note: The following story is courtesy of the Lake Mills Graphic. Bancroft natives, Phil and Margaret (Nurre) Vaske, both graduated from St. John High School, and have family …
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by Bonnie Kay Baldwin
Lake Mills Graphic
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1/2/24
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Following the November election, new school board members, along with incumbents, were sworn in during the November 20th meeting.
Incumbents, Chris Hardt, Justin Deim and Autumn Morphew, …
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By Kim Meyer
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11/28/23
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Steve Lang of Armstrong was honored by the Midwest All Music Association Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 21 for his many years as an entertainer.
The event, held at the Avalon Ballroom in Rensen, …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/23
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On October 25, 2023, the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office was attending the North Union Schools in both Fenton and Swea City to talk with area youth about Red Ribbon Week. The Officers performed …
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10/31/23
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The students at North Union Elementary in Fenton were excited to come back to school in August. But that happiness was added too when they found out they were gifted a GaGa Ball Pit.
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By Kim Meyer
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9/26/23
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The Swea City City Council at their Wednesday, Sept. 20 meeting discussed funding options for wastewater treatment upgrades and water tower maintenance.
During a public hearing, Chris Diggins, …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/26/23
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During her 30-year nursing career, Vickie Rooney of Armstrong wanted to do something to help her friends and neighbors get healthier. That led her to start Fitness Quest, located on A Avenue just …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/19/23
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Ben Walstead, of Armstrong, was selected by the Swea City Fisher American Legion Post #14 for the opportunity to attend the Iowa Hawkeye Boys State this past June. Ben is the son of Jeff and …
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8/8/23
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