1. travel
2. tourist destinations
3. france

If you are a non-profit organization or have a Community
Announcement to be placed on Channel 2, contact:
RingTel Communications:
Ringsted - 712-866-8000 phone
or
Armstrong - 712-868-8000 phone
712-866-0002 fax
712-868-0002 fax
or
email – [email protected]
Armstrong Library
No Book Break in April
Ringsted Relay For Life
Members
Stop at Legion Community Center
Saturday, March 21st or march 28th
8:30 – 10:30
To sign up for this year.
New members welcome to join the
team!
Tour of Tables
Featuring Karen Schwaller
Th d A
Thursday,
Aprilil 9
9, 2015
Ringsted Legion
C
Community
i C
Center
Tickets: $15 Northstar Bank –
Ringsted or call 712
712-363-1066
363 1066
Doors Open at 5:30
Salad Bar & Dessert Meal begins at 6:00
Program begins at 7:00
Sponsored by: Evening Out Club
Proceeds for Community Projects
Bridal Shower for
Taylor Grabinoski
Bride-to-be
Bride
to be of Clint Davis
Will be held
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Nazareth Lutheran Church, Armstrong
11:30 am
Please bring your favorite recipe to share
& give to Taylor
Everyone is welcome
B id l Shower
Bridal
Sh
for
f
Katie Cheever
Bride-to-be of Ethan Jensen
Will be held Saturday, April 18,
8,
2015
y Catholic Church,,
St. Mary’s
Armstrong
10:30 am
Everyone is welcome
CARD SHOWER
Betty Johansen
414 Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511-2440
Betty will be 88 on March 25, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2015
Contact: 712 362 5702
[email protected]
Gov. Branstad designates March 23-27 as Severe Weather Awareness Week
EEmmett County
C
t – Governor
G
TTerry EE. Branstad
B
t d has
h proclaimed
l i d March
M h 23-27,
23 27 2015,
2015 as Severe
S
Weather
W th Awareness
A
Week in Iowa.
Emmet County Emergency Management, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management (HSEMD), and the National Weather Service (NWS) have again joined together to promote severe
weather awareness and familyy preparedness.
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For each day during Severe Weather Awareness Week, a different subject will be featured:
•Monday – Flash floods
•Tuesday – Weather warnings
•Wednesday – Tornadoes
•Thursday – Severe thunderstorms
•Friday – Family preparedness
The annual tornado drill will take place on Wednesday, March 25, at approximately 10 a.m. Schools, businesses,
state and local governments, and individuals are strongly encouraged to participate in the drill. Additional
information about the tornado drill can be found on local NWS websites.
“[This is a great time to review your emergency and disaster plans for this year’s severe weather season.” QUOTE
FROM Terry Reekers, Emergency Management Coordinator for Emmet County.
Brochures and fact sheets about severe weather safety and family preparedness are available for download on
the Ready Iowa site and NWS websites. Additional information can be found on social media, including
Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, throughout the week using hashtag #IASWAW. Emmet County Emergency
Management is also on Facebook! If you need more information, or assistance with your emergency plans at
home or where you work, please call Emmet County Emergency Management at 712-362-5702 or email at
[email protected]. Stay safe this severe weather season by taking just a few moments to review your
disaster plans with your family or where you work.
T
Terry
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Reekers,
C di
Coordinator
Emmet County Emergency Management Agency
Come to the Ringsted
Library
6:30 pm
Tuesday April 14
Tuesday,
Program by Gayle Petersen
Sign
g up
p at the libraryy soon & pick
p up
p a list of
items to bring to the program
Ringsted
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Fire Dept
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Annual Pancake Fund Raiser
Sunday, March 22nd 2015
Legion Community Center
Serving 9:30 – 12:30
F
Free
Will Donations
D
ti
Resident-Family Pancake Supper
Thursday, March 26, 2015
5:00pm 6:30pm
5:00pm-6:30pm
All ffamily
il members
b
are iinvited.
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Come join us on this special day for
food fun,
food,
fun and fellowship!
Bridal Shower Honoring
Crystal Lynn Bush
And Todd Michael Goeders
Will be held
Saturday, March 28th at 10:00am
United Lutheran Church, Ringsted
Hosted by the parents of the
Class of 2011
Everyone Welcome!
A Bridal Shower is being planned
for
Leigh Jensen & Joe Weber
((Daughter
g
of Laverne & Linda Jensen))
Anyone interested in being a
hostess
Contact Suzanne Bonnicksen 866-0789
866 0789
Or Vicki Madden 866-1584
Little Mustangs Learning Center & Armstrong
Public Library have partnered together for:
Family Reading nights!
Join us the 4th Tuesday of March, April & May
March 31st April 28th May 26th
5:30-6pm 6mo to 3 yrs
p 3-9 yyrs
6:15 to 7pm
All participants will receive a FREE book plus a
p to receive another book when yyou & your
y
coupon
child come back to the library
More info contact Kristin 712-868-3548
IIowa Lakes
L k Community
C
it College
C ll
SScholarship
o a s p Deadline
ead e Approaching
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Apply NOW for scholarships
in the fall of 2015
FFor more information:
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ti
www.iowalakes.edu/scholarships
call 800-242-5106 ext. 4410 or 4491
Resident Prom
Valley Vue Care Center will be hosting their
fi t ever
first
Resident Prom
Saturday, April 18, 2015
If you have a fancy dress or blouse you
would like to lend or give to a resident for
the evening,
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please bring
g it to Valley
y Vue
Care Center by April 11, 2015.
Thank you in advance!
Spring Luncheon
United Methodist Church
Armstrong
Thursday, April 9th
Bake Sale starts 10:30
Luncheon will begin at 11:00
Menu: Hot Beef Sandwiches;
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy;
Cole Slaw & Pasta Salad; Pie
& Refrigerator Desserts;
Beverage
Everyone Welcome!!
$8 per person
$
Children under 6 – Free will
Mike McKay
Mik
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c/o Helping Hands Assisted Living
1000 Teakwood
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PO Box 916, Room 32
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Brandon,
SD 57005
TRIVIA WITH
TACO IN A BAG
Saturday, March 28th at
Saturday
Armstrong VFW
Start meal at 5:30PM
Tacos, bar, drink for $5.00
Trivia to start at 7:30PM
Free family fun
Sponsored by Emmet
County Freedom Rock
Emmet County Freedom Rock Fundraiser
PATRIOTIC/GOSPEL CONCERT
FREE WILL OFFERING
SUNDAY March 29th at
United Lutheran Church, Ringsted
POTATO BAR
Includes potato with toppings, salad, dessert
and
d drink
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Meal starts at 4:30PM
Concert starts at 6:00PM
Performers Include:
Ringsted Church Choir
Pastor Vance Toinvonin – Armstrong
Glen Henriksen – Armstrong
Sonny Koenck – Estherville
Colten Christensen – Ringsted
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Bill Hansen – Ringsted
Grace Steinberger – Armstrong
Quartet from Fairmont
Avery Laabs – Armstrong
Free Blood Pressure Clinics
Free Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Clinics
March 3rd, 2:00pm-3:00pm
J h
Johanson’s
’ Café,
C fé Armstrong
A
t
March 4th, 9:30am-10:30am
Spring
p
g Creek Assisted Living
g
March 11th, 9:00am-10:00am
Fenton Methodist Church
March 20th,
20th 3:00pm
3:00pm-4:00pm
4:00pm
Swea City Senior Center
March 25th, 8:30am-9:30am
WFS, Dolliver
Beatitudes of Promise
2015 Ecumenical Services in Armstrong
Feb 27th - Promise of Heaven - Nazareth Lutheran Church
Mar. 6th - World Day of Prayer Service - St. Mary's Catholic Church
Mar. 13 - Promise of Inheritance - St. Mary's Catholic Church
Mar. 20 - Promise of Seeing God - First Presbyterian Church
Mar 27 - Promise of Mercy - United Methodist Church
Mar.
All services
i
begin
b i at 9:30
9 30 on Friday
F id mornings.
i
Men & women are invited to attend.
Free Community Meal
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Date: March
30th
All Are Welcome!
Contact person: 712-866-0881
Come join us as we
celebrate our community
community.
This is a free meal for
everyone. It is a time for
fellowship and welcoming
spring This is sponsored by
spring.
the United Lutheran Church
Council and volunteers.
Ringsted Evening Out Club
will have their Tour of
Tables on Thursday,
Thursday April 9th
Anyone wanting
A
ti to
t
decorate a table in a
theme of your choice
should contact Robin
Hansen 712-363-1066 or
Barb Miler 712
712-866-1265
866 1265
Spring Gala
Parents Night Out
Armstrong Community Center
Saturday, March 21st
Saturday
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
DJ Music
Light Refreshments &
a photo to remember the night
*Bar will be open for beverage sales (not included in ticket
price)
$15.00/couple if purchase by March 15th or
$20 00/couple if purchased at the door
$20.00/couple
Sponsored by Area Bible Campers
For more information contact Janine Kinnander
712-363-1546
Father – Daughter Dance
da , March
a
20th 20
2015
Friday,
Armstrong Community Center
Pre-K – 5th Grade 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6th – 12th Grade 8:30 pm – 10:30
DJ Music
Light Refreshments & a photo to remember
the night.
$15/Couple if purchased by March 15th ($5.00 for
each additional daughter))
Or $20.00/ couple at the door ($5.00 for each
additional daughter)
Sponsored by Area Bible Campers
For more information contact Janine Kinnander
712-363-1546
The North Union School presents
“The
The Beat”
Beat a Pops Concert
Thursday,
y, March 26 and Friday,
y, March 27 at 7:00 pm.
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Reserved tickets are available at http://goo.gl/forms/qzFnchTy0J
and are $5 for premium seats and $3 for regular reserved
reserved. General
admission tickets will be offered at the door by free will donation.
Come for the Pops,
p , stayy for dessert!
Desserts made by Kathy Paul’s foods classes
will be available afterwards. $4 for dessert
and a drink.
You’re
You re Invited!
Join us!
1st Wednesday of Each Month at 9:30am
for
Community Coffee
3rdd Friday of Each Month at 12:00pm
for
Community Dinner
These events are free and open to the public.
Ringsted
Ri
t dC
Community
it
Birthday/Anniversary
Calendars may be picked
up
p at North Star Bank –
Ringsted
Extra’s
’ Available!!
il bl !!
Walking in the
Armstrong Community
Center
On Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday
h d & Friday
d each
h
week
6:00am – 6:00pm
Need to bring walking
shoes!!!
Ringsted Legion
Community Center
is open for walking
Card Security Alert
Bank Midwest has received reports of a new phone
callll scam. The
h callers
ll id
identify
if themselves
h
l
as b
being
i
from the “Armstrong bank” and ask for your card
number,
b expiration
i i d
date and
d PIN. This
hi iis NOT
O a
legitimate call.
DO NOT p
provide yyour card information to unknown
callers. Bank Midwest will never ask you for this
information.
Thank you for your vigilance.
United Lutheran Church is beginning the process
to deliver Meals on Wheels to those interested in
and around Ringsted!
For those who would like to receive
the meals should contact Pastor
Lauri Boysen at 712712-866866-1210.
Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong will be providing the meal
Monday – Saturday at $5 per meal.
Volunteer drivers are need to drive to Armstrong
and deliver meals around Ringsted. Contact Lauri at
712-- 866
712
866--1210 to volunteer your time to this reward
project.
This program is confidential.
Noon Lunch will be served
on Monday’s
at the Ringsted Legion/
Community Center
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free Will
Ringsted
L i /C
Legion/Community
it Center
C t
will be open for coffee
6:00am – 11:00 am
Drop off your old glasses
at:
Ringsted Legion/ Community
Center
NorthStar Bank & Agency
Sponsored by Ringsted Evening
Out Club
Estherville & Surrounding Area
Parkinson’s Support Group
10:30 am
The first Monday of every month
E th ill Library
Estherville
Lib
lower level conference room
Questions, call Eric J Erickson 712-209-1159
Virginia
g
Erickson 712-867-4410
Estherville Area
Cancer Support Group
Meeting First and Third Monday’s of each month
7:00 pm – 8:30
Estherville United Methodist Church
102 S 8th Estherville, IA
Meetings will be cancelled if school is cancelled on the meeting dates
We invite you to join us!!
Cancer Patients
Cancer survivors
Family members
Friends
For information call
Angie @
712.362.6284
USAgain Drop Box is
located at
Al Madden’s Crop
Insurance Co.
What Can I Drop Off?
*Shoes/Boots *Clothing Items
*Gloves/Hats *Linens *Towels
*Blankets
PLEASE DROP OFF ITEMS
IN
N CLOSED
C OS BAGS
GS
Feel great knowing that your clothes
are given a new life, instead of ending
up in landfills.
Continue to save pop tabs for the
Ronald McDonald House.
They may b
Th
be lleft
ft att
either church in
Ringsted, Ringsted
City Hall or Ringsted
Legion Community
Center.
United Lutheran
Church of Ringsted
invites everyone to
join them for
Sunday services
at 10:30 AM.
Worship service will be
shown on Channel 2
on Tuesday at 3:15
If you have worn out American flags that
you need to dispose of, they may be left
th Ringsted
Ri t d Legion
L i or give
i them
th
t
att the
to
Mark Larsen or Robin Hansen. They will
make sure they are properly disposed
of.
Former Armstrong
g and
Ringsted School employees
meet for coffee and
conversation on the second
y of each month at
Tuesday
Spring Creek.
Coffee time is
10:00 am
am.
Nazareth’s
Nazareth s Food Pantry
Nazareth’s Food Pantry is open the
second Thursday
y From 4:30-5:30 p
pm
and the last Saturday from
9:30 -10:30AM
each month
Nazareth Lutheran Church
401 5th Street
Armstrong, IA 50514
Armstrong
Heritage Museum
Is open to the public every
Wednesday from 1:00 pm
until
til 3
3:00pm
00
or llonger if
needed.
Come tour the buildings!
Enjoy a cup of coffee or
cold
ld d
drink
i k with
ith us!!
EVERYONE
WELCOME!
Don’t miss this upcoming
computer class!
Classes start at 6:00pm, last approximately
1 hour and are held in our Ringsted office.
C t tU
Contact
Us tto Si
Signup N
Now!!
712-866-8000 ((Ringsted)
g
) or
712-868-8000 (Armstrong)
or email us at
[email protected]
Spring Creek
Independent
d
d
& Assisted
d Living
Will be hosting Coffee Hour
the first Wednesday of each
month
9:30 - 10:30
Come & enjoy free coffee &
goodies and great company
Questions?
y Brown
Call Lindsey
868-5567
The Ringsted Auxiliary
is wanting names & addresses of all
active military
especially those serving overseas.
overseas
Names & addresses may be given
to Robin Hansen or Anita Larsen
Fairmont, Minnesota
Shopko Delivery Service
1-800-543-9021 or 507-238-9488
Armstrong
* Free in City limits on Thursday afternoons
* Orders to be made 24 hours prior delivery date
• Weather could affect times
• Mail outs will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Must be home at time of delivery
Emmet County Kinship
Mentoring Program, Inc.
Connecting Kids with Positive,
Adult Role Models
One Friendship at a Time
If interested, please
call 712-362-2828
Valley Vue Care Center
will provide
blood pressure & blood
sugar testing
At Spring Creek Assisted Living
in the Wellness Room
on the 1st Wednesday
of every month at 9:30 - 10:30
This is a FREE service ‐ Open to the Public
The Worship
Service from
Nazareth
L th
Lutheran
Ch
Church
h
will be shown on
Channel 2
Wednesday at
3:15 pm
RINGSTED PUBLIC LIBRARY
HOURS
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
9 00 a.m. – 12:00
9:00
12 00 Noon
N
Tuesday &Thursday
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Armstrong
Public
Library
Hours
Monday 12:00 – 6:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 6:00
Friday 12:00 – 6:00
S t d 99:00
Saturday
00 – 1:00
1 00
Children’s Hour – 1st Saturday each month 9-10
Alcoholics
Al
h li A
Anonymous
Meeting Wednesdays
8:00 pm
Senior Citizens Center
Armstrong, IA
Call Sarah at 712
712-209-2761
209 2761
Emmet County Driver
License Station Hours
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m.
a m – 3:30 p.m.
pm
Driving tests are only offered on
W d d
Wednesday
DIG SAFELY!!
Call Iowa One Call 48 hours
BEFORE y
you dig!
g
All you have to dial is 811. Your call will connect
directly with Iowa One Call
Narcotics Anonymous
y
Meeting
g
Every Friday night at 8 pm
Fi t Christian
First
Ch i ti Church
Ch h
205 N.
N 7th Street
Estherville
Use the north door