TOP HEADLINES


  • Gavin Grunhovd crosses the finish line as the Class 1A State Champion last Saturday, Nov. 2, at the State Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge. The North Iowa senior is a four-time State qualifier, and he took first place in every single race during the 2024 fall season. (Photo by CJ Eilers)
    State Champion!
    11/06/2024 - 4:24pm
  • “The Outsiders” is coming to North Iowa
    11/06/2024 - 4:19pm
  • Beautiful day for Treats on the Streets
    11/06/2024 - 3:57pm

  • North Iowa High School will send three runners to the State Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge on Saturday, Nov. 2, after Lauren Hillesland, Gavin Grunhovd, and Jayden Grunhovd all qualified individually during last Thursday’s qualifier meet held at Manly. Gavin, pictured at right, took first place in the boys’ meet to earn his fourth trip to State, while Hillesland, at left, placed sixth to earn a place at State for her third year in a row. Jayden, center, is a first-time State qualifier, after taking 11th place in the qualifier meet.
    Three runners move on to state
    11/06/2024 - 3:42pm

  • Don Skogen is being remembered at the Rake walking path with this bench given by his wife, Carolyn, and daughters, Julie, Nancy, and Tammy. Family members gathering for the installation of the new bench included, front from left: Anne Weaver, Julie Weaver, Nancy Hanevik, Tammy Zabel, and Carolyn Skogen. Back row: Tanner Weaver, Tim Weaver, Todd Hanevik, Jerry Zabel, Koreen Askeland, and Colin Weaver.
    New additions for Rake walking path
    10/31/2024 - 3:41pm
  • Extension puts on Fall Festival at the fairgrounds
    10/31/2024 - 3:40pm
  • 4-H Week celebration in Lakota
    10/31/2024 - 3:39pm

  • Mariah Roth held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 9, to mark the opening of the little library she built and installed at South Park in Buffalo Center. Helping her celebrate the completion of the library were members of the Buffalo Center City Council, the community, and Mariah’s family. Mariah, center, is joined by Lorie Bierle, City Council member Robin Kettwick, her grandparents Shirley and Norman Roth, and City Council member Tanner Weaver as she cuts the ribbon.
    Little library opens at South Park
    10/16/2024 - 4:16pm
  • Fire Department puts on first of two fundraiser meals
    10/16/2024 - 4:14pm
  • Firemen host elementary kids during Fire Prevention Week
    10/16/2024 - 4:09pm
  • Clinic opening delayed due to staffing
    10/09/2024 - 4:17pm
  • Murras celebrate their years at Main Street Market
    10/09/2024 - 4:16pm

  • The Grant Gleaners 4-H Club elected new officers during its meeting on Sunday, Oct. 6. They include, from left: President Kayla Heyer, Vice President Amelia Price, Secretary Tessa Holland, and Treasurer Emma Van Hove.
    Grant Gleaners celebrate 4-H Week
    10/09/2024 - 4:15pm

  • Main Street Market is getting new owners, as Barb and Doug Murra plan to sell the business to Darin and Jackie Eckels, who also own the Britt Food Center in Britt.
    Murras to sell Main Street Market
    10/09/2024 - 3:42pm
  • Homecoming meet-and-greets with North Iowa athletes
    10/09/2024 - 3:36pm

News

11/06/2024 - 4:25pm
Veterans Day Drive Thru returns to Lakota Monday
Hunting with Heroes invites all area veterans to stop by Lakota on Monday, Nov. 11, for their annual Veterans Day Drive-Thru giveaways from 3-6 p.m. While supplies last, Hunting with Heroes will give away Thanksgiving meal kits to all veterans and...
“The Outsiders” is coming to North Iowa
Beautiful day for Treats on the Streets
New additions for Rake walking path
Extension puts on Fall Festival at the fairgrounds
4-H Week celebration in Lakota

Opinion

11/06/2024 - 4:11pm
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How many of you are ready to read cozy Christmas books? I have read a few Halloween books, cute and easy reads. One of them, “Pumpkin Spice Cafe,” has a lot of hype right now along with its sequels, “Cinnamon Bun Book Store,” “The Christmas Tree...
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Sports


Gavin Grunhovd crosses the finish line as the Class 1A State Champion last Saturday, Nov. 2, at the State Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge. The North Iowa senior is a four-time State qualifier, and he took first place in every single race during the 2024 fall season. (Photo by CJ Eilers)
11/06/2024 - 4:24pm
State Champion!
  It’s the perfect end to a perfect season for Gavin Grunhovd, who claimed the title of 2024 1A Boys State Cross Country Champion on Saturday, Nov. 2. Gavin led the pack as he has all season during the Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge last...
Lady Bison fall to #2 Saint Ansgar in Regional Championship
Lady Bison make it through first two rounds of Regionals
Three runners move on to state
Three earn All-Conference cross country honors at Mason City
Volleyball team finishes regular season with 3-0 win

Obituaries

11/06/2024 - 4:14pm
Lorraine Stewart
Lorraine Betty Stewart, age 97, died peacefully surrounded by family on October 28, 2024, at United Hospital District in Blue Earth, MN. Funeral services were Friday, November 1 at the Eagle Center in Lakota. Burial was at Olena Mound Cemetery in...
Sharyl Anderson
Russell Meyering
Wallace Christ
Donna Jensvold
Wilbert Meinders

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