TOP HEADLINES

  • Legion hosts annual waffle feed
    03/19/2025 - 1:25pm
  • “Footloose” on the North Iowa stage this weekend
    03/19/2025 - 1:25pm
  • Donkey Basketball returns to North Iowa
    03/19/2025 - 1:21pm

  • Playing the adults in the town of Bomont for North Iowa’s production of “Footloose” are, from left: Gabby Andersen as Eleanor Dunbar, Isla Potter as Ethel McCormack, Joclyn Shackleton as Vi Moore, Noah Hanson as Reverend Shaw Moore, Lexi Gray as Lulu Warnicker, and Zander Hanson as Wes Warnicker.
    “Footloose” is North Iowa’s Spring Musical
    03/13/2025 - 3:27pm

  • Among the members of the North Iowa Speech Team competing in the District Individual Speech Contest at West Hancock on March 1 were from left: Gabby Andersen, Lauren Hillesland, Norah Blodgett, Katie Eden, Archer Winter, Jackson Potter, Isla Potter, Madeline Hallberg (in front), Maddie Newton, Starshine Segura, and Kaylee Hanna. The team is pictured with their new mascot, the Sour Patch Kid, who was donated by Main Street Market. Not pictured are: Alexis Gray, Noah Hanson, Sylvia Christ, Ava Meinders, Joclyn Shackleton, Alyssa Olson, and Kylee Thompson.
    Fifteen individual events move on to State Speech
    03/13/2025 - 3:26pm

  • Two of the most in-demand items during the live auction at the fair fundraiser were these International Harvester and John Deere corn cobs, which were carved by Pat Doyle. The John Deere piece went for $600, while the IH carving went for $650. Auctioneer Brian Kramersmeier, left, keeps an eye on the bidders while Fair Board secretary Sam Dugan looks on.
    Great turnout for Winnebago County Fair fundraiser
    03/13/2025 - 3:24pm
  • Donkey Basketball is back this Saturday
    03/05/2025 - 4:11pm

  • The kids at North Iowa Elementary took part in a coloring contest in anticipation of Coach Sloth’s visit to the school last week. The coloring sheet was based on the book “Sammy Sloth Sport Superstar.” Winners of the contest include, front from left: Thomas Colby, Mateo Lopez, Rachel Reyes, Zoey Ostermann, Leah Willmert, Sadie Haugen, and Adler Jacobs. Second row: Kinley Amy, Casen Thilges, Jaxon Matson, Lukas Baggenstoss, Derek Newton, and Carly Jensen. In back is Coach Sloth.
    Children’s author encourages kids to write their own stories
    03/05/2025 - 4:05pm

  • Sen. Dave Rowley, left, and Rep. Henry Stone talked about what they’ve been up to so far during the 2025 legislative session and answered questions during a forum at the Thompson Public Library on February 21.
    Legislators hear concerns on county funding and library restrictions
    03/05/2025 - 4:04pm
  • Group Mime performs at All-State
    03/05/2025 - 4:03pm

  • Dr. Scott Wilson has been busy over the last year making updates to the Wilson Dental clinic in Buffalo Center, which he took over from Dr. Steven Johnson in 2023. Dr. Wilson and Dr. Annie Tigges have been seeing patients in Buffalo Center since last September, when they held a soft reopening at the clinic. They plan to hold an open house this spring.
    Family dentistry business continues under new family
    02/26/2025 - 12:38pm
  • Support the Winnebago County Fair Saturday
    02/26/2025 - 12:37pm
  • Confirmation fundraiser brings in a big crowd
    02/26/2025 - 12:36pm

  • 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

News

03/19/2025 - 1:26pm
Council debates chickens, considers pool repairs
The Buffalo Center City Council is considering a request by a local couple to raise chickens in town, but council members have mixed opinions. Spencer and Nicole Phoenix say they would like to keep 10 chickens on their property, located on 1st St....
Legion hosts annual waffle feed
“Footloose” on the North Iowa stage this weekend
Donkey Basketball returns to North Iowa
“Footloose” is North Iowa’s Spring Musical
Fifteen individual events move on to State Speech

Opinion

03/13/2025 - 3:22pm
What are you reading? (March 12)
Do you get emotionally attached to fictional book characters? It is easy to attach to TV characters, but have you thought about your book characters? Do you find yourself laughing, crying or angry at characters while reading? We can forge...
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Sports

03/19/2025 - 1:32pm
Track teams get an early taste of competition at Iowa State
A select number of Bison and Lady Bison runners competed in the IATC Indoor Championships on March 13 and 14 at the Lied Recreation Center at Iowa State University in Ames. The boys competed on Thursday, with the girls performing on Friday. A...
Hinders is “Top Producer” at State Basketball
Waldorf selects Wirth as men’s basketball coach
Three basketball players receive All-Conference honors
Nine super pee wee wrestlers qualify for State
Donkey Basketball is back this Saturday

Obituaries

03/14/2025 - 2:52pm
Dennis “Butch” Swanson
Dennis “Butch” Swanson, 78, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Westview Care Center in Britt. He was 78. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center. Visitation will...
Glenda Ackerman
Doris Christensen
Janet Lyman
Allen Maloney
Margorie Mutschler

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