News
Winnebago County Fair Queen candidates Alexis Gray, left, and Emma Eichenberger.
07/16/2025 - 2:07pm
The 2025 Winnebago County Fair Queen will be revealed this Wednesday evening, July 16, on the first day of the fair. Two North Iowa juniors are vying for this year’s title, including Alexis Gray of Buffalo Center and Emma Eichenberger of Lakota....
Opinion
07/16/2025 - 2:19pm
Oh, how I love fair weeks. This week is the Winnebago County Fair, and next week is the Hancock County Fair. Visit the library booth in Thompson and say “hi” to your friendly local librarians. You never know who may take your picture, either.
There...
Sports
North Iowa athletes chosen for All-Conference honors this summer include, from left: Ashlyn Bechler (First Team), Jamison Kramersmeier (First Team), Ava Meinders (Second Team), Tate Engelbarts (Honorable Mention), and Taylor Henrickson (Honorable Mention).
07/16/2025 - 2:57pm
Three softball players and two baseball players from North Iowa are among the athletes selected for recognition on the Top of Iowa Conference All-Conference lists this summer.
For softball, senior Ashlyn Bechler made the First Team All-Conference,...
Obituaries
07/08/2025 - 4:15pm
Kari Jo Porter, 65, of Thompson, passed away from complications of heart failure on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025...
