TOP HEADLINES


  • Candidates seeking election to the Iowa House of Representatives this year in District 9 include Democrat Christian "He-Man" Schlaerth, left, and Republican incumbent Henry Stone, right.
    Incumbent Stone and challenger Schlaerth seek Iowa House seat
    04/18/2024 - 12:58pm
  • Three incumbents seek reelection to county offices
    04/18/2024 - 12:56pm

  • Dan Miller of Buffalo Center will play the role of Simon Stimson in BrickStreet Theatre’s production of Our Town. Shows will be held April 26-28 and May 3-5 in Forest City.
    Miller moves to the main stage for BrickStreet’s Our Town
    04/18/2024 - 12:55pm
  • Clinic fundraiser approaches $150,000
    04/10/2024 - 4:41pm
  • Firemen and FFA host annual Pancake Day
    04/10/2024 - 4:40pm

  • Dean Holland, center, of StateLine Cooperative presented donations last week to the Buffalo Center Fire Department and North Iowa Food for Families, on behalf of StateLine and the Land O’Lakes Foundation. Nick Hartman, left, accepted checks on behalf of the fire department, while Louise Enright accepted donations for the food bank.
    StateLine gives to B.C. Fire Dept. and food bank
    04/10/2024 - 4:40pm

  • Dr. Corey Welchlin, right, of the Center for Specialty Care in Fairmont, MN, speaks at a public informational meeting last Wednesday about his plans to open a new healthcare clinic in Buffalo Center. At left is Jim Engle, member of the Clinic Search Committee, which is holding a fundraiser to bring in $250,000 to cover the cost of opening a new clinic. The fundraiser has less than two months to go, with a deadline of June 1.
    Doctor shares plans for new clinic in Buffalo Center
    04/03/2024 - 4:25pm
  • Communities celebrate Easter with annual egg hunts
    04/03/2024 - 4:24pm

  • Rebekah Ard, one of Buffalo Center’s newest residents, is the winner of the Tribune’s Easter basket giveaway. She spotted all 12 Easter eggs hidden in the March 20 edition of the paper, which also featured two hidden donuts, an avocado, a potato, and a football.
    Ard wins Buffalo Center Tribune’s Easter basket
    04/03/2024 - 4:22pm

  • First place winners in the Tribune’s Easter Coloring Contest include, from left: India Beenken, Clare Frerichs, and Elsie Beenken.
    Easter Coloring Contest winners
    03/28/2024 - 3:52pm

  • Weston Martinson, left, is the new owner of Martinson Auto Parts, formerly known as H&S Auto Parts, in Buffalo Center. Welcoming Martinson is store manager Brian Bashans, who plans to continue in his role at the store after also working for previous owners Kathy Foos and Bob Hadacek.
    Auto parts store has new owner
    03/28/2024 - 3:18pm
  • North Iowa’s “Elf the Musical”
    03/28/2024 - 3:17pm
  • Board approves four-day school calendar
    03/21/2024 - 2:56pm

  • Hunt down the Easter eggs hidden in this week’s edition of the Buffalo Center Tribune for a chance to win this Easter basket featuring prizes from local businesses. Count up all the eggs in the newspaper (do not include the ones in the above picture of the Easter basket), and call the Tribune with your answer at 641-562-2606.
    Find the Easter eggs for a chance to win a $300 prize basket
    03/21/2024 - 2:53pm

  • Fundraising efforts are underway to bring a new medical clinic to Buffalo Center, and the Heartwarmers Quilt Guild is donating a quilt for a fundraiser raffle. Tickets will be on sale at local businesses and at a community informational meeting about the clinic plans on Sunday, Mar. 24 at 4 p.m. at the Heritage Town Center. From left are quilt guild members: Deidre Willmert, Mary Hertzke, and Sher Blomster.
    Clinic Information Meeting Sunday at the Heritage Town Center
    03/21/2024 - 2:50pm

News


Candidates seeking election to the Iowa House of Representatives this year in District 9 include Democrat Christian "He-Man" Schlaerth, left, and Republican incumbent Henry Stone, right.
04/18/2024 - 12:58pm
Incumbent Stone and challenger Schlaerth seek Iowa House seat
A two-way race is shaping up this fall for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 9. Republican incumbent Henry Stone is seeking his third term and office and will appear on the Republican primary ballot this June. Democrat Christian “He-Man...
Three incumbents seek reelection to county offices
Miller moves to the main stage for BrickStreet’s Our Town
Clinic fundraiser approaches $150,000
Firemen and FFA host annual Pancake Day
StateLine gives to B.C. Fire Dept. and food bank

Opinion

04/18/2024 - 1:07pm
The Idyllic Life - Never too old
As part of my work’s mission (healing and enrichment via art play), I spend a fair amount of time in senior communities and care centers. I love getting the chance to give back to folks who have given so much, and who can also be forgotten. I think...
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Sports


Anastyn Casey tees off at Gruis Recreation Area last Friday afternoon.
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Kamden Knudson makes a short putt during last Friday’s home golf meet at Gruis Recreation Area.
04/18/2024 - 1:14pm
Golfers building confidence in early season
  The North Iowa golf teams have four meets under their belts, as the small boys’ and girls’ teams are learning the ropes of the game. North Iowa competed at Spring Valley Golf Course for their season opener on Thursday, Apr. 4 against Belmond-...
Strong showing for girls’ track at Clarion and Lady Bison Relays
Boys set relay records at Estherville and Lake Mills
Hillesland breaks her own record at Osage
Anderson wins Coaching with Character Award
Golfers getting ready for spring

Obituaries

04/10/2024 - 3:51pm
Leon Wipplinger
Funeral services for Leon “Wipp” R. Wipplinger, 82, of Thompson were held Tuesday, April 2 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thompson. Interment will be at Our Savior’s Cemetery in Kiester, Minnesota. Leon passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at St. Mary’s...
Marino Melsted
Gerald Jutting
Lucille Arneson
Mary Ann Voortmann
Amanda Harriet Bruns

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