Features

New website, new app, new school year for WCSD

Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central School District will be kick starting their 2024-25 school year with a new website look and a brand new app for students, staff, families, and community members to use.When asked what prompted the new website and app, West Central...

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It’s registration time!

Back to School days are scheduled Sara Stadem | Editor Summer is winding down, school supplies are purchased, and backpacks are ready to go. School is right around the corner! With that said, so are the school open houses.Tri-Valley School DistrictNew students:...

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Wrapping up the summer with Dog Days

Sara Stadem | Editor Before summer comes to an end and school begins, the community of Baltic has one more event to bring people together for all ages. The 2024 Baltic Dog Days is set for Friday, August 9, through Sunday, August 11.Lacey Harrington, Community...

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Fall sports mean sports physical time

Sara Stadem | Editor The fall sports season has arrived which means it’s that time of year ago to get your athletes in for their yearly sports physicals.Tri-Valley athletesAccording to the Tri-Valley School District, there are two links available pertaining to annual...

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Get ready to fish the day away

HAOC to host ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ day Sara Stadem | Editor The best days are spent fishing, some might say, and for those that think that or want to find out, will have the opportunity to do just that… and all you have to do is show up!The Harford Area Optimist Club...

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Reliabank to host Back to School Bash

Marylou Nagel | Writer Reliabank will be holding a Back to School Bash for Tri-Valley and West Central students on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hartford City Park at 202 N. Vandemark Avenue.Everyone is welcome to attend this free event!“Enjoy Pizza...

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Main Street Humboldt Bar holds Musicfest

Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern At the beginning of July, Humboldt held its annual Main Street Days celebration, with three days of festivities, food and fun following. The event has been a staple of summers in the community for many years. This year, one local...

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Driving his way to success

Anthony is pictured with his dad, Tony, who went with him to the Invitational. (Photo/Submitted) Lanham completed in the 3-day tournament against the best high school golfers in the nation, golfing on three different prestigious PGA courses. (Photo/Submitted) Lanham...

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Adding life to the park with art

Mrs. Mandy DeWitt, the Tri-Valley High School Art Teacher, completed the art on the rock at the Crooks Veteran’s Park. Originally, it was going to be a collaborative project with students. However, due to scheduling conflicts, Mrs. DeWitt took the project on....

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Hartford Women of Today Chapter celebrates Founder’s Day

Hartford Women of Today gathered at the Hartford Steakhouse in May to celebrate a strong year of service and friendship. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Teresa Zimmer The local chapter of Hartford Women of Today celebrated the founding of the national Women of Today...

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HSS shoot to success

The Humboldt Sharpshooters captured their historic first National Championship win at the Daisy National BB Gun Championship which took place in Rogers, Arkansas. The HSS was represented by (back row, left to right) Kendall Anderson, Mausten Stelter, and Ema Dissing....

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Get ready for country fun in Colton

Community members, families, and friends can partake in the Colton Country Days parade on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Eric “Boone” Oyen Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament is another activity that community members can take part in at Colton Country...

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Senator Pressler enjoys hometown parade

Catching up with friendsSenator Larry Pressler and Rosie Sieverding enjoyed visiting during Humboldt Main Street Days on Saturday, July 6. (Photo/Jon Beringer) Parading down the streetSenator Larry Pressler rides parade organizer and business owner, Dave Durshan...

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Siouxland summer programming in full swing

The Siouxland Library has several programs that children and adults can sign up for throughout the summer months. Please visit their website, www.siouxlandlib.org, to see a calendar of events near you. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern A longtime staple...

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Local CVSG Chapter celebrates the 4th with patriotism

The CVSG and WrapAbility teamed up together to refurbish the American Flag drop off box at the Veterans Memorial in Hartford. (Photo/Scott Nelson) Sara Stadem | Editor The Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers – National Wild Turkey Federation celebrated their patriotism...

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More FUN coming to a community near you

The Fun Nook coming soon Sara Stadem | Editor Paul and Desiree Osborne, former Colton residents, were first looking to open a place in a community that focused an area for friends and family to gather together - a place to spend time together while enjoying some good...

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Rain halts races for the weekend

The rain last weekend prevented I-90 Speedway from having their Saturday night races. However, they have been working at getting the track ready in hopes to be back in action this Saturday night. (Photo/I-90 Speedway) Sara Stadem | Editor This past weekend, the summer...

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Crooks holds second Summer of Food Truck Nights

Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern According to Crooks’s Deputy Finance Officer, Sara Smith, the idea to host Food Trucks Nights sprang from a discussion between employees in the city’s Municipal Office. “We noticed the rise in popularity of food trucks with several...

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