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Old Glory was waving proudly over the Memorial Day weekend, and with the onset of summer, she’ll have increasing opportunities to be on display.
Flag Day is observed on June 14.
It’s a good time to review flag etiquette with regard to proper handling and display of our nation’s symbol of freedom...
Rural residents have dealt with diminishing access to health care for decades, largely because increasing costs of services makes sparsely populated areas less economically feasible to serve than densely populated urban areas.
This problem applies just as much to mental health services as to any...
Rock County’s recent heavy snow created headache and hardship for many people attempting to travel – and even depart their blocked garages and driveways.
This week’s Star Herald chronicles the efforts of professional snow movers and shares images of snow blowing, snow shoveling and snow piles of...
Rock County’s biggest news in 2022 generally follows the 2021 theme of progress and growth, with ribbon-cuttings and grand openings after last year’s big announcements and ground-breaking ceremonies.
A well-attended Luverne All-School Reunion and 150th anniversary in July highlighted recently...
The following is a list of the obituaries that appeared in the issues of the Rock County Star Herald in 2022.
December 2021
Dec. 18: Jean Wallenburg, 66, Inwood, Iowa.
Dec. 20: Randall Morgan, 72, San Clemente, Calif.
Dec. 28: Thomas Feit, 70, Rushmore.
January 2022
Jan. 4: Randy Aanenson, 69,...
Marie C. (Dunn) Schroeder shared this clipping about Christmas 150 years ago with for reprint in the Rock County Star Herald.
‘Christmas in Rock County 60 years ago’
From the Rock County Herald dated Friday, December 23, 1932
Christmas in the ’70’s (1870s) meant little to the pioneers in Rock...
The Luverne Area Chamber’s annual meeting is Monday night, and it will be a time for board members, businesses and individuals to reflect on the organization’s mission and accomplishments.
Looking at the agenda, it appears the past year has seen a dizzying level of community events to promote the...
Local photographer Greg Hoogeveen has been hired as the new sports editor of the Rock County Star Herald newspaper.
He brings to the job over 10 years of photography and creative experience through Digitell Studio, which captures local sporting events in photographs that are shared online for sale...
The Star Herald asked around for tidbits to include in this month’s round of Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down, and the worst complaint for Thumbs Down was that weeds are making some properties look dumpy.
We encourage residents and businesses to mow or spray their weeds to help keep our communities clean...
The foundation of our well-being in general depends on the domestic production of food. Our farmers and ranchers provide us with an abundant, nutritious food supply throughout the year.
In recognition of this achievement, members of the Rock County Farm Bureau and Rock County Library will celebrate...