2013 A Year in Review and Local Highlights
Mackenzie Bengtson earns Junior Olympian status and will compete in the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Ypsilanti Michigan July 29 to August 3. The Buffalo Center Library hosted a summer reading program turtle shell touch by children. The 2013 Winnebago County Fair runs July 18 to 21 at the Thompson fairgrounds with Hallie Erdahl crowned Queen and Alayna Myer named Lil Miss. Megan Moklestad wins two grand championships in the Market Steer Show. Randy Johnson of Clear Lake wins Best in Show at Shelton's Car Show for his 1930 Ford Pickup. Thompson City Park adds final playground piece on August 7. North Iowa Food for Families reopens in Buffalo Center at Buffalo Plaza on North Main Street. North Iowa trap team posts 384 of 500 at State meet in Cedar Falls on May 32. Heritage Town Center unveils a new electronic sign along Highway 9 north of the building.
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Mackenzie
Kenzie) Bengtson
Ypsilanti
Blank Park
Winnebago County
Winnebago County Fairgrounds
Thompson
Hallie Erdahl
Lake Mills
Winnebago County Fair
Alayna Myer
Fairgrounds
Megan Moklestad
Randy Johnson
Clear Lake
Thompson City Park
North Iowa Food For Families
Food Pantry
Stateline Cooperative
Buffalo Plaza
North Main Street
Buffalo Center
North Iowa
Falls
Heritage Town Center
Highway 9
Grais Ladies Club Championship crowned Amy Vander Wilt
Amy Vander Wilt of Buffalo Center won the Grais Ladies Club Championship for her 10th time on Thursday August 1 at Gruis Recreation. Renae Sachs, Ana Julie Balvance, and Rachel Wabben seek election to the North Iowa School Board. North Iowa Bison win two in early 2013 football season, beating Clay Central Everly 59 22 and Harris Lake Park 26 14. American Legion Fest 21 retired 105 worn flags at Buffalo Center ceremony September 9. Enrollment up at North Iowa Community Schools for 2013 14, middle school up to 106 from 95. Homecoming King and Queen at Little Bison Childcare Center Carter Koppen and Bella Langfald. Lakota restaurant renamed Road Runners Bar and Grill, new owners Donna and Greg Heidecker.
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Amy Vander Wilt
Buffalo Center
Gruis Recre
Ation Ana Julie Balvance
Renae Sachs
Rachel Wabben
North Iowa School Board
North Iowa Bison
Bison
Clay Central Everly
Royal
Harris-Lake Park
American Legion Fest
North Iowa
Till Schutter
Carter Koppen
Bella Langfald
Little Bison
Lakota
Donna
Greg Heidecker
Dino
Heritage Museum Open House Highlights Old Fashioned Christmas
The Heritage Museum hosts an open house Sunday January 12 from 1 to 4 PM featuring the Old-Fashioned Christmas exhibit with nativity scenes toys baking items and military relics. Hot cider and cocoa will be served. At 4 PM the Buffalo Center Historical Society meets. new members are welcome without time constraints.
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Heritage Museum
Buffalo Center Historical Society
North Iowa PT Launches January Boot Camp Fitness Program
Beginning January 13, North Iowa Physical Therapy will start a Boot Camp Fitness Program. For details or to sign up, visit the gym or call 641-562-2100.
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North Iowa Physical Therapy
Winnebago County Family Fun Night at Forest City YMCA
Winnebago County Extens ion Council and Forest City Family YMCA host a free Family Fun Night on Saturday January 25 from 6 to 830 p.m. at the YMCA with pizza bingo swimming basketball billiards and more. RSVP by January 23 via phone or email. space is limited.
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Forest City Ymca
Winnebago County Extension Council
Winnebago Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Forest City Family Ymca
RSVP
Winnebago County
Xwinnebago
Kiow Radio 107
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Cedar
LeRoy Weaver
Crazy Daze
Curt
Sandy Bashans
Buffalo Center Fire Department
Arch Allies
Augus
Algona
Jenna Schutter
Shelby Berte
Lions Park
Brandon Price
Dean Price
Brandon Brock
Lucas O'Connor
Krista Hoviand
Thurday
Society
Marketplace
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