Obituaries
  Lacquita Joy Wagner, 89, of Brookings, SD passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Estherville, IA. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, …
Richard Lee Cody Sr, 74, of Estherville, died Monday, September 18, 2023, in his home. Richard was born December 28, 1948, in Estherville to Alvin and Beverly (Eide) Cody, and graduated from …
Funeral services for Mary Kay Picht, 76, of Armstrong, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Armstrong. Interment will be held at Armstrong Grove cemetery. …
From the opinion pages

Due process in question at the Iowa Utilities Board

To the Editor: Much to the dismay of Summit Carbon Solutions, easements for over 1,000 parcels on its hazardous CO2 pipeline route remain unsigned. The clock is ticking, and time is running out. …

Another option for keeping tabs on rivers

  Dear Editor: I read Randy Evans’ column in the May 4 Estherville News regarding a proposed state budget cut of $500,000 for monitoring river water pollutants—nitrates and …

ELC Girls Basketball says thanks and praises community for support

To the Editor: The support of our team from the ELC community during the 2022-2023 season was phenomenal. The crowds at our home and away games throughout the season were tremendous. The ELC Pep …

Local columns

Mack Groves’ Hat

When Rose and I wish a good meal away from home we often head to Don Jose’s restaurant in downtown Estherville—good authentic Mexican food, friendly staff, a great place to eat. The restaurant …

BE FAST: May Is Stroke Awareness Month

It takes a second to say hello. Or to save a life. As National Stroke Awareness Month unfolds for us, it’s a good time to review how to respond to the potentially debilitating or fatal threat of …

The Rowley Report

  The last few weeks of session are dedicated to off and on-again debate. After the previous week’s confirmation of the Governor’s appointees, the two standing committees of …