To the Editor:
At the Emmet County Board of Adjustment meeting Nov. 19th. I was speaking in opposition to the Red Rock wind farm, not in favor of it! I ask the Board of Adjustment to deny the …
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11/29/24
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To the Editor:
In the October 10, 2024, edition of the Estherville News there is an article titled “Red Rock ready for permitting”. Joe Crowley, Invenergy project manager, is quoted, “the …
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11/14/24
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To the Editor:
Red Rock Windmill project, a lot of recent news, ads and or conversation.
I thought this project died or just was never going to happen. Even though it has been nearly 20 years …
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11/14/24
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To the Editor:
America’s wind energy industry is proud to employ veterans at a rate 80% higher than other industries, valuing their patriotism, service mindset, and mission focus.
After …
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11/7/24
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To the Editor:
In recent months a group of neighbors in the Twelve Mile and southern Estherville Townships have learned of the Red Rock wind project, part of Invenergy, finishing the …
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10/31/24
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To the Editor:
For those of us fighting Summit Carbon Solutions proposed CO2 pipeline, we recently got some very good news. It all stems from a South Dakota farmer, Jared Bossly who was working in …
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9/12/24
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To the Editor:
I’m writing this in response to Mr. David Kruse’s article in Friday’s Spencer paper. I happen to be one of those landowners who strongly opposes the pipeline for many reasons. …
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8/9/24
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To the Editor:
Last month, Summit Carbon Solutions received a conditional permit from the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) to construct a 680-mile CO2 pipeline across Iowa. The proposed pipeline, …
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8/1/24
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To the Estherville News:
June 25, 2024 was a very sad day for Iowans. The Iowa Utilities board granted a permit to Summit Carbon Solutions to build their CO2 pipeline across our state, allowing …
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7/11/24
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To the Editor:
The ELC Girls Basketball season has come to a close.
The support of our team from the crowds in attendance from the ELC community and the ELC HS Midget Maniacs during the …
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3/14/24
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To the Editor:
The Iowa legislature is considering a bill designed to combat “organized retail theft” of property from stores. Lawmakers supporting the measure said they wanted to deter …
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2/29/24
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To the Editor:
We had a first hand chance to observe the tremendous efforts of the Wallingford and Estherville Emergency Responders a couple weeks ago. The professionalism and urgency of these men …
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2/1/24
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As 2023 ended, CO2 pipelines topped the list of newsworthy items in Iowa. This is not surprising as more than thirty counties are the footprint of Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed …
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1/11/24
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The Des Moines based Iowa Mobile Food Bank was created in 2013. Since that time, it has assisted Emmet County in remarkable ways. The first distribution at our location in 2016 …
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12/28/23
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Letter to the Editor:
The 2023 Christmas Project was held in November and served many Emmet County men, women, and children who needed an extra boost of holiday cheer and help at this time of …
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12/21/23
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Want to start by saying I read obituaries, because people’s lives need to be celebrated. I had read Signe Betsinger’s obit and was so impressed with this woman. I read it to my husband and to a …
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12/21/23
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Letter to the Editor:
The Emmet County Relay for Life Committee would like to thank you for your generous support and contributions to our fundraising events throughout 2023. No one is untouched …
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12/14/23
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To the Editor:
The Black Knights Car Club is winding down our 2023 season and wish to thank all those that helped make it a success. The club was started by seven car guys in 1957 …
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11/30/23
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Letter to the Editor
At the close of the 2023 Friends of the EPL Silent Auction we have several people to thank for their support. This year’s auction has resulted in $2,325 raised toward the …
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11/30/23
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The Many Voices Choir started 35 years ago in Estherville, drawing in members from up to an hour’s drive for rehearsals and performances. For many of its members, it has become a second family. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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I am one of the landowners in Palo Alto County that is affected by the Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline. I have testified, along with many other landowners, in front of the Iowa Utilities Board, …
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11/23/23
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I am one of the landowners in Palo Alto County that is affected by the Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline. I have testified, along with many other landowners, in front of the Iowa Utilities Board, …
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11/23/23
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Letter to the Editor:
Want to say a big thanks to ILCC for the nice Vets Day Program. We are so blessed to have the beautiful music of handbells, choir, jazz band led by Carol Ayres and Brett …
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11/23/23
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Landowners targeted for eminent domain by Summit Carbon Solutions won several substantial victories in recent weeks, but the fight is far from over. Our celebratory high-fives must wait. Summit is …
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11/16/23
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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. …
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6/29/23
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