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Rams have winning streak snapped after two straight losses
The Rams started the week off picking up three more wins to extend their winning streak to six games before losing two straight on Saturday, May 27. In their three wins the posted two shutouts with a …
Lady Rams have a rough start to the season
The Lady Rams had a rough start to their season winning just two of their first seven games. It’s still early in the season and they can things turned around. The Lady Rams were only able to …
Western Valley All-Conference Baseball and Softball honors
At the conclusion of the 2022 baseball and softball season, players were recognized for their performance when the Western Valley All-Conference selections were announced.
Two local athletes earn honors
Morningside University’s men’s and women’s track and field programs and a combined seven student-athletes were among the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ academic honorees released on July 13.
Lady Rams fall in regional semi-finals
The MVAOCOU softball season came to an end on July 8 as they fell to West Monona, 13-1, in the regionals semi-finals.
Obituaries
Obituary...Lois Hammer, 92
Lois Mardell Norby Hammer passed away peacefully in her sleep in Dillon, Montana on May 17, 2023 after a brief illness. She was a much beloved teacher in Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Montana; a …
Alan Sedore, 73
Alan Harve Sedore was born on June 28, 1949, the eldest child of LaVerne Martin and Roberta Madeline (Allison) Sedore in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was dedicated and baptized into the First Christian Church …
Suzanne Schleis, 43
Suzanne Ilene Schleis, 43, of Mapleton, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the Burgess Health Center in Onawa. Suzanne Ilene Schleis was born on St. Patrick ’ s Day, March 17, …
Arvin Kafton, 78
Arvin Herluf Kafton, 78, of Mapleton, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the Mercy One Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. Arvin Herluf Kafton was born on December 21, 1944, to …
Thomas McAndrews, 64
Thomas Anthony McAndrews, 64, entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born on August 26, 1958, in Harlan, to Phil and Pauline (Gaul) …
Emogene Andrews, 82
Emogene Faye Andrews, 82, of Moorhead, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Omaha, with family by her side. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 12 at the …
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Birthdays

90th Birthday…Lorrie (Delores) Bumann

Lorrie (Delores) Bumann will be celebrating her 90th birthday.

Creta Teut’s 90th Birthday

Creta Teut will be celebrating her 90th birthday with a celebration on Sunday, Aug. 29 from 1-4 p.m. at 219 East 4th Street in Ute. If you can’t make it, send a card to Creta at 219 East 4th …

Anniversaries

Thies's celebrate 50th Anniversary

Harvey Thies and Lynette Amunson were married on June 2, 1973 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ute. They have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, …

Engagements

Engagement: Shauna DeVries and Tony Berry

Shauna DeVries and Tony Berry of Sioux City are excited to announce their engagement to be married. An October 2020 wedding is being planned. Shauna is a registered nurse and is currently working at …

Births

Hailey Lynn Hanson

On March 9, 2022, Jaime Oberg-Hanson and Matthew Hanson of DeRidder, Louisiana, welcomed a baby girl, Hailey Lynn Hanson.

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