NU School board approves bid for new facility

The North Union School Board has been working towards constructing a new weight room/storage facility for several months. In the fall of 2023, the board was presented plans for the …

Coffee & Company

Coffee and Company was started in April 2023 when Jan Wolf and Mary Lowe started calling ladies to notified them about having coffee at the Bancroft Library. Erin Fraker, who was the library director …

Repairs to ball field discussed at Bancroft city council meeting

Repairs to the Bancroft Memorial Ballpark were talked about at the July 8th Bancroft City Council meeting. A second portion of the outfield fence was replaced and is now needing fill …

Bancroft Swimming Pool will not open for season

The Bancroft Swimming Pool has been closed this summer season due to repairs but with the hopes of it opening. Unfortunately, the Bancroft City Council had to make the hard decision to not …

Ricke found guilty of murder in first degree

Trial evidence wrapped up in two days, sent to jury Thursday A jury in Dickinson County found Kyle Ricke guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Algona police officer Kevin Cram. The …

Obituaries

Lyman Craig

Lyman Craig, age 78, of Ceylon, MN passed away Tuesday, July 9 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Fairmont MN. Services will be held at the Global Methodist Church in Armstrong IA on Friday, July …

Dennis Busch

Funeral services for Dennis Busch will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Ringsted, Iowa, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Suzanne Wobig as Officiant. Dennis will …

Tommy “Tom” Brock Tommy “Tom” Brock

We are united by memories, laughter, tears, and the love we shared with Tommy “Tom” Brock, or as his son Adam refers to him, “Dada.” Tom was a man who never sought …

Ida Mae Erickson

Ida Mae Erickson of Fairmont, MN, and Armstrong, IA, died with family at her side in the early hours of June 8th. She had neither pain nor fear as she began her eternal rest with our lord Jesus …

Julie Arcand

Julie Arcand, of Armstrong, Iowa, formerly of Spencer, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Avera McKenna Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services were held on …

The Bancroft Register 7-24-2024

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Bearcats spoil North Union’s homecoming

ARMSTRONG—In just the second week of the season and the opening night of Class A district play on Friday, Sept. 3, the North Union Warriors’ football team entertained the North Butler Bearcats in …

Warrior boys are ready to hit the track

ARMSTRONG — Sixteen boys reported to practice for the North Union Boys Track Team this spring. Coach Loren Looft is in his 15th year of coaching track and will be assisted by Brooke …

Five Seniors Return for the girl's track season

ARMSTRONG — The North Union Girls Track Team will look to replace some key athletes this season, but the Warriors also return other athletes with key state experience. Of the five seniors …

New Coach to lead young Golf Team

ARMSTRONG — The North Union Boys Golf Team is under new management as Connor Anderson begins his first year at the helm of the team. Anderson was an assistant golf coach in Fairmont, …

Back to Back State Appearances

By David Swartz CORALVILLE — Senior Harley Tobin came up short of her goal of winning a state medal, but the North Union senior who wrestles with Algona had some quality matches in putting …

Former Bancroft Bandit signs with Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2019, Bancroft Bandits shortstop Shawn Ross began making a name for himself on the ball diamond. He was part of the team that brought home a Championship trophy that year. After leaving the …

Harley Tobin to wrestle at Disney Duals

North Union’s lone girl wrestler, who wrestles under Algona High School, Harley Tobin has earned the right to wrestle for the AAU Girl’s Team Iowa at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. …

Around the region

Closer to the Goal

Lisa Boyer had the honor of coloring in the goal thermometer on Monday following the announcement that the City of Ringsted has been awarded a $20,000 grant for the renovation of the Library. …

Three Tie For Emmet County Fair Queen Title

apeterson@esthervillenews.net Three young women hope to become the 2024 Emmet County Fair Queen. Addison Robinson, Jo Oleson, and Addison Kruse are this year’s contestants. The 2024 …

Armstrong Class of 1954

The 1954 graduating class of Armstrong High School held their 70th reunion on July 5, 2024. Classmates attending were: L to R, Pat Ditsworth Harris, Bernard Verbrugge, LaDonna Porter Jenson, Louise …

Luscombes Celebrate 60 Years

Terry and Donna Luscombe of Armstrong recently celebrated 60 years of marriage while on vacation in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Luscombes were married on July 5, 1964. On the left is their wedding photo …

Emmet County Foundation Grant Recipients

On July 10, 2024, the Emmet County Community Foundation awarded $149,750 in grants to 16 nonprofits and government entities in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth …

TRAIN RIDES!!

Chris Stevens gave train rides to the kids on the north side of Armstrong’s City Park during their 4th of July celebration.

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