Bancroft News

A funeral Mass for Larry J. Doocy, 60 of Fort Dodge, formerly of Lone Rock will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St.

Kyle R. Payne, age 32, of Eagan, formerly of Swea City, Iowa, left this Earth May 7th.

“There was like air going on in the school. It was like poisonous or something”

Bancroft, IA- An asbestos scare is over, and a local school is back in session after it was closed for a week. via KIMT

“There was no way we could just put these kids back in the classrooms after this hysteria ... The last thing I'd ever do is put any of your children or any of you at risk.”

' The elementary students at North Kossuth will finish out the year at the Bancroft school building after all. via Sentinel

“We did the wet wipe hepa-vacuum over the weekend, spent two days doing that and then we did the third air quality sample test this morning, on asbestos only, and it came back negative.”

North Kossuth School to Reopen Published Date: 05-05-2008 11:06 PM CT Last week we told you about an asbestos scare at one school in Bancroft, Iowa. via KEYC

Poor Air Quality Test Closes North Kossuth Elementary Published Date: 04-28-2008 06:43 PM CT Poor air quality and problems with asbestos has forced a north Iowa school to close its doors. via KEYC

New Air Quality Test for North Kossuth School Published Date: 05-01-2008 12:45 PM CT Students at North Kossuth Elementary school in Bancroft Iowa could be back in school early next week.Just two days ago, ... via KEYC

An elementary school in northern Iowa is closing over air quality concerns. The decision came Monday after testing at North Kossuth Elementary in Bancroft showed high asbestos levels. via WHO-TV Des Moines

“I will go anywhere, provided it be forward.”

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, NEVADA Job description: My job is to assist the growth of the Nevada area with new business recruitment and assisting existing area businesses to grow ... via Des Moines Register

“They haven't had any cereal (other than oatmeal) for years.”

Representatives of the Kossuth County Food Pantry took time from their Christmas Eve plans to talk with the Board of Supervisors on Monday, Dec. via Algona Upper Des Moines Newspaper

There were few surprises in the 2007 Kossuth County City Elections as several towns did not have challengers for the incumbents. via Algona Upper Des Moines Newspaper

The 11th annual Bishop's Dinner for Catholic Education will celebrate Catholic schools and recognize four teachers. via Sioux City Journal