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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 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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On November 15, 2024, at about 9:18 a.m., the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a person passed out and suffering from hypothermia. The person was reported to be inside a …
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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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Over the past few months, the North Union School Board has been working with CMBA Architects of Spencer on drawing up plans for a multipurpose/weight room building. The building will be …
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By Kim Meyer
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12/5/23
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The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is doing their best to save Christmas by making sure “The Grinch” remains in custody at the Kossuth County Jail. The Grinch cleans, does laundry, …
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12/5/23
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The Kossuth County Sheriff’s is honored to recognize Marv Chickering of Algona as our November 1440 Citizen of the Month! Marv was nominated for his dedicated service toward the Algona POW …
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11/28/23
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Even though it was not on the agenda, so no action could be taken, the North Kossuth School Board held a lengthy discussion on raising the pay for route and activity bus drivers during their November …
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By Kim Meyer
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11/28/23
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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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October 2023
The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is honored to recognize Lany Mitchell of Wesley as our October 1440 Citizen of the Month! Lany is the librarian and community center …
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10/31/23
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Emmet County Election Deputy, Roxanne Budach, has released the list of candidates for the City-School Election that will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
In Armstrong, incumbant Travis …
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9/26/23
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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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School board elections will be held on November 7, 2023. Currently, there are four North Kossuth School Board members, Alycia Wolterman - Director District 1 Representative, Justin Deim - …
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9/5/23
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On November 7, 2023, three seats on the Swea City City Council will be on the ballot. The sterms of Barry Boland, Lupe Kollasch and Cal Wolterman will expire on December 31, 2023.
To hold …
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9/5/23
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