News
Oliver Farrow places a poppy on a cross during the reading of the Honored Roll at Graceland Cemetery on Memorial Day. Steven Bosma and Denny Mura of American Legion Post 21 read the names of 338 deceased veterans who are buried at Graceland and Olena Mound cemeteries.
06/04/2025 - 1:26pm
The community of Buffalo Center paused to remember our fallen veterans on Memorial Day, May 26, with the annual program at North Iowa Community Schools and Graceland Cemetery. The program featured music from the high school band, the Pledge of...
Opinion
06/04/2025 - 1:27pm
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We had Mariah’s birthday, attended a soccer meet in Spirit Lake for Maverick, and had Henry and Lydia. We were busy but had a wonderful time.
Carole Kettiwick sent in a book review:
“A short time ago, I...
Sports
Brody Cooper led the North Iowa/Forest City trap shooting team at the State Tournament in Ackley on Saturday, May 31 with a score of 93 out of 100. He also hit 25 targets in a row to earn a badge.
Carter Wubben was the number two shooter for the NI/FC trap shooting team at State, as he scored 87 out of 100. He earned a badge earlier this season for hitting 25 targets in a row.
06/04/2025 - 1:32pm
Eight boys from the North Iowa/Forest City trap shooting team made the trip to Ackley on Saturday, May 31 to compete in the State Trap Shooting Tournament. Two teammates took part in the varsity male division that included 91 trap shooters.
Brody...
Obituaries
06/04/2025 - 1:28pm
A celebration of life for Glenda Ackerman will be held Saturday, June 8 from 1-4 p.m. at the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center. Glenda passed away February 25, 2025.
