TOP HEADLINES


  • North Iowa’s group mime team has been selected to perform at the Large Group All-State Festival at Iowa State University on Saturday, Feb. 22 for their piece entitled “Dumb Ways to Die at the Grocery Store.” From left are: Noah Hanson, Jackson Potter, and Isla Potter, who are all actual grocery store employees at Main Street Market.
    North Iowa speech trio will perform at All-State
    02/20/2025 - 1:41pm

  • Joslyn Koppen is one of three Iowa Angus Princesses crowned along with the new Miss Iowa Angus on Saturday, Feb. 8. From left are: Princess Madie Duetmeyer, Miss Iowa Angus Thea Zidlicky, Princess Irelyn Wirt, and Princess Joslyn Koppen.
    Koppen is Iowa Angus royalty
    02/20/2025 - 1:40pm

  • Current officers for the Bison FFA Chapter include, front from left: Secretary Eden Greensky, Vice President Alyssa Olson, President Jamison Kramersmeier, and Sentinel Carter Wubben. Back row: Advisor Rick Meyer, Treasurer Emma Eichenberger, and Reporter Lexi Gray.
    National FFA Week celebration
    02/20/2025 - 1:39pm

  • Colter Sabin is the first place winner in the Buffalo Center Tribune’s 2025 Sweetheart Sweepstakes, as he takes home the top prize of $75, sponsored by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank. Colter is the five-month-old son of Nick and Bri Sabin, and he was sponsored by #7, BC Hardware. His mom came with him to pick up his prize at the Tribune.
    Sabin is the Tribune’s Sweetheart for 2025
    02/20/2025 - 1:01pm

  • North Iowa speech students taking part in the Large Group State Speech contest at Decorah on Saturday, Feb. 8 included, front from left: Madeline Hallberg, Isla Potter, Alexis Gray, Norah Blodgett, Lauren Hillesland, Ava Meinders, and Katie Eden. Back row: Jackson Potter and Noah Hanson.
    Two groups earn top highest ratings at State Speech
    02/20/2025 - 1:00pm
  • An early spring cleaning
    02/20/2025 - 12:41pm

  • Newly published authors who wrote stories last year as second graders for “Crazy Creatures” are, from left: Liam Knutson, Sadie Haugen, Barrett Larson, Luke Frerichs and Wyatt Bromeland.
    North Iowa authors get their stories published in “Crazy Creatures”
    02/20/2025 - 12:39pm
  • Elevator demolition gets underway
    02/20/2025 - 12:38pm

  • The Short Film group from North Iowa will advance to the State Large Group Speech Contest, after receiving a “I” rating at the district contest for their film, “The Cookie Heist.” From left are: Alexis Gray, Katie Eden, Lauren Hillesland, and Ava Meinders. Not pictured is Norah Blodgett.
    Four groups moving on to State Speech
    02/14/2025 - 11:46am

  • Ashlyn Bechler is joined by her parents as she signs her commitment letter to play volleyball at Morningside University in the fall. From left are: Heather and Jared Bechler, Ashlyn Bechler, Kim Bechler, and Brett West.
    Bechler commits to play volleyball at Morningside
    02/14/2025 - 11:44am

  • Matt’s Tile Installation of Blue Earth, MN has been busy replacing the 15-year-old floor at Main Street Market.
    New owners making upgrades at Main Street Market
    02/14/2025 - 11:41am
  • City Council resumes discussion on pool repairs
    01/23/2025 - 3:58pm

  • Thompson Mayor Mike Hauan, right, presents Don Mathahs with a commemorative clock to thank him for his 32 years of service to the Thompson community.
    Thompson holds retirement sendoff for Mathahs
    01/23/2025 - 3:58pm

  • Lily Beckman greets Mr. Wilderman with a fist bump, as she recognizes him for making an impact in her life during Senior/Parents’ Night last Tuesday, Jan. 14.
    Making an impact
    01/23/2025 - 3:57pm

  • Martinson Auto Parts owner Weston Martinson, left, and employee Kaley Julius welcomed guests to an open house at the store’s Grand Opening last Friday afternoon, Jan. 10. The open house featured a pork loin sandwich meal by Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ.
    Martinson Auto Parts celebrates grand opening
    01/21/2025 - 3:05pm

News


North Iowa’s group mime team has been selected to perform at the Large Group All-State Festival at Iowa State University on Saturday, Feb. 22 for their piece entitled “Dumb Ways to Die at the Grocery Store.” From left are: Noah Hanson, Jackson Potter, and Isla Potter, who are all actual grocery store employees at Main Street Market.
02/20/2025 - 1:41pm
North Iowa speech trio will perform at All-State
  A group of North Iowa speech students is headed to the Large Group All-State Festival for the first time since 2016. The group mime trio of Noah Hanson, Isla Potter, and Jackson Potter earned straight “I” ratings during the State contest held in...
Koppen is Iowa Angus royalty
National FFA Week celebration
Sabin is the Tribune’s Sweetheart for 2025
Two groups earn top highest ratings at State Speech
An early spring cleaning

Opinion

02/20/2025 - 12:14pm
What are you reading? (February 19)
How do you keep track of what you have read? On my Kindle, it is easy to see what I have read. When I read a physical book, I can usually recognize the cover. Other times, I have to read a bit to see if I have read it. I have seen other people write...
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Sports

02/20/2025 - 1:45pm
Titans take out Lady Bison in Regional opener
The North Iowa girls made a great comeback attempt at Graettinger last Thursday night, Feb. 13, in the opening round of the Class 1A, Region 4 basketball tournament. The Lady Bison got off to a slow start against the GTRA Titans, but they came back...
Ball teams lose conference finale games at Bishop Garrigan
Indians’ wrestling season comes to a close at District tourney
Lady Bison net a win as post-season approaches
Bison fall to two teams in last full week of conference action
Ladies come up short at West Hancock

Obituaries

02/20/2025 - 1:21pm
Doris Christensen
Doris Christensen, 97, of Lakota passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Accura Healthcare of Bancroft. Services for Doris are pending at this time. Doris Ettna Christensen, daughter of Henry and Reka (Ihnen) Poppinga, was born September 24,...
Janet Lyman
Allen Maloney
Margorie Mutschler
Gary Aukes
Doretta Logemann

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