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Spring in Iowa is the most beautiful time and green is the most beautiful color in nature as far as I’m concerned. When the grass looks like velvet, the trees are in full leaf, tiny little green things are poking out of the black farm fields and the bugs are not yet out in full force…..what’s not...
Recently Joe and Linda Nydegger and Lori Willert attended the “Concert Choir Finale” at Mount Vernon High School in which Ben Nydegger was in his last choir concert. All the seniors were honored and recognized. What an outstanding concert. They even sang a song that Dolly Parton had recorded, (I...
The Bolan Trinity United Women in Faith (UMW) met at the home of Linda Nydegger on Wednesday afternoon, May 17. Lori Willert had devotions that included music by Lori Line and Robert Robinson. It was decided to have the “clean out the Church garage” day on Friday, May 19, starting at 9 a.m....
Pederson Named to Mercy College of Health Sciences Dean's List
Sarah Pederson of Northwood, Iowa, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2023 term at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a grade point average...
At the four North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 5, 718 graduates were recognized as earning 756 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates during the 2022-23 academic year. Several honors and awards were also presented.
NIACC’S Class of 2023 represents nine...
Joe and Linda Nydegger attended the Section 2A True Team Track and Field event at the United South Central High School in Wells, Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon. There were 16 teams competing. Evelyn Nydegger does the Triple Jump and came in second with a jump of 33 feet. In the 100 High Hurdles...
Central College's 23rd annual Scholarship Dinner on April 20 honored donors, students and families who were seated together to share a meal, conversation and program. Over 500 attended the event.
Central boasts more than 235 donors who have established endowed scholarships and 2,180 who...
NIACC recently held an event to recognize alumni. That included Bolan native Mary (Steiger) Wendt.
The Pathways to Success event was held on April 28. The event is held to recognize alumni and students for their scholarship, leadership and character.
Recent NIACC retiree Mary Wendt, a 1976 NIACC...
Derek Heideman and Taylor Christiansen of Albert Lea, Minnesota. were married on January 21, 2023, at Grace Lutheran in Waseca, Minnesota. Officiating the wedding was Jillene Gallagher.
A reception was held at The Mill, Waseca.
Taylor Christiansen is the daughter of Troy and Lisa Christiansen of...
Scott Willert’s father, Carrol Willert, passed away on April 29 at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. There was a gathering of friends and family at the Schott Funeral Home in Forest City on Friday, May 5. Kelsie Willert of Des Moines and Cole Willert of Reinbeck came home for...