Survivors share hope at Winnebago Relay for Life
Lori Osland of Rake spoke at the 2017 Winnebago County Relay for Life in Forest City as part of the Survivors Ceremony. Diagnosed July 17, 2013 with invasive ductal carcinoma, she underwent surgery and chemotherapy, credits her church and community support, and says her cancer is now gone. She urges people to know their bodies and not delay doctor visits.
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Andrew Shaw
Lori Osland
Rake
Winnebago County
Osland
Team Hooter
Forest City
Pool project cost estimate triples in Buffalo Center
The city faces a rise from about 70000 to as much as 225000 to upgrade the wading pool to meet state rules with a curved lip. Pool Tech recommends replacing the edge and possibly the entire pool, while fundraising totals about 60000 and plans consider bonds or grants for the remaining funds.
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Andrew Shaw
Buffalo Center
Troy Armstrong
Armstrong
Sarah Paulson
Pete Paulson
Pool Tech
North Iowa district eyes September PPEL vote
North Iowa School District seeks renewed support for a $1 property tax PPEL to fund repairs transportation technology and energy projects. After April’s 223 to 211 defeat the district plans July decisions and community outreach including meetings to explain uses and benefits of the roughly $400 000 annual levy for 10 years.
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Andrew Shaw
North Iowa
Cory Myer
PPEL
Myer
Iowa
Weaver to preside as Grand Marshal in Quasquicentennial parade
Buffalo Center native LeRoy Weaver will preside over the Quasquicen tennial parade this Saturday morning July 1 marking the town’s 125th birthday. Weaver’s Leather Store, started by his father in 1925, remains the oldest family business in town with four generations active. the parade starts at 10 a.m. and maps are in Section B and at local businesses.
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Buffalo Center
LeRoy Weaver
LeRoy
Weaver
Ted A. Weaver
Helen
Audrey
Tim
Weaver’s
Julie
Tanner
Colin
Pancake Breakfast at Buffalo Center Fire Station
First Reformed Church sponsors a pancake breakfast at the Buffalo Center Fire Station on Saturday morning July 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome and freewill donations will be accepted.
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First Reformed Church
Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center Ambulance Brunch at Heritage Town Center
The Buffalo Center Ambulance crew hosts a Sunday brunch at Heritage Town Center on July 2 from 9 30 a m to 1 p m. Enjoy French toast sausage juice and coffee for a free will donation with proceeds supporting EMS services.
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Buffalo Center
Heritage Town Center
Winnebago County Fair Queen Contest invites local contestants
The Winnebago County Fair Board calls girls aged 16 to 21 from North Iowa Lake Mills Forest City schools or county residents to enter the 2017 Queen contest. Entry forms and rules available from Arin Anderson 641 584 2085 anderson.arin hotmail.com. Applications due by Friday July 7. Buffalo Center Fire Department hosts annual street dance Saturday July 1 on Main Street during Quasquicentennial celebration. DJ Silk 7 8 p.m Morgan Kahler 8 9 p.m Vic Ferrari Band 9 p.m to 1 a.m.
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Buffalo Center Fire Department
Main Street
DJ Silk
Morgan Kahler
Vic Ferrari
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