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State health officials are intensifying their focus on Emmet County and surrounding communities as new data reveals both local and statewide concerns about cancer rates.
The 2024 Cancer in Iowa …
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By Amy H. Peterson and Aubree Hansen
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1/23/25
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Rising costs and needed infrastructure repairs have challenged the Emmet County Fair Board, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors heard at their Tuesday, Feb. 21 meeting.
Fair Board members Cami …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/23/25
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The Estherville city council approved significant public safety measures at Monday evening’s meeting, including a revised agreement for school resource officer at Estherville Lincoln Central School …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/23/25
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Governor Reynolds delivered her Condition of the State address on Jan. 14 and recognized Drew and Aaron Howing of Emmet County. The Howing brothers set out on June 23 with their boat and drone to …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/23/25
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In the heart of Iowa Lakes Community College, there’s a room that pulses with more than just music. The band room, under the direction of Professor Carol Ayres for the past 37 years, has become a …
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1/23/25
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As baseball legend Yogi Berra said it, it’s like déjà vu all over again.
Emmet County will find itself subject to yet another mental-health and disabilities region shakeup July 1 when new …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/16/25
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The Ringsted City Council at its Monday, Jan. 13 meeting discussed a new warning siren and how to pay for it.
Mayor Pro-tem Travis Nielsen, temporary acting mayor, said the fire department would …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/16/25
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The Armstrong City Council at its Wednesday, Jan. 8 meeting approved a $2 monthly increase for garbage collection and $1 for recycling.
The council waived second and third readings, and new rates …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/16/25
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The Emmet County Planning & Zoning Commission took up the topics of wind turbine lighting and distances from residences and property lines at its Wednesday, Jan. 8 work session.
In addition to …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/16/25
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The Friends of Fort Defiance laid out plans for summer projects at a Tuesday, Jan. 7 meeting at the Estherville Public Library.
President John Wittneben noted contribution of Tug Helmers who …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/16/25
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After a closed session at the end of its Tuesday, Jan. 14 meeting, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors agreed to hire an outside counsel to represent the county in the Red Rock, LLC vs. Emmet …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/16/25
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Tim Moeman of Beck Engineering, Inc. (BEI) presented the Estherville Lincoln Central School Board with an update on a facilities master plan at the board’s meeting on Monday.
The report …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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1/16/25
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On Aug. 1, 2026, the Lakes Conference will be no more.
At a special meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Estherville Lincoln Central School Board officially accepted its invitation to join the …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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1/16/25
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The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board is in the midst of its second superintendent search within two years.
At a special board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, Trent Grundmeyer, representative …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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1/16/25
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St. Mary’s Church in Armstrong held its final regularly-scheduled mass together on Sunday, Jan. 12. This goodbye was hardly the end of the newly-renovated building’s use in the community, …
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by Amy H. Peterson and Aubree Hansen
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1/16/25
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Jon Hoss closed his purchase from Al Robinson of the former Estherville Drug building in August 2023. After an initial plan to divide the storefront space into three retail spaces, bringing it back …
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by Amy H. Peterson and Aubree Hansen
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1/16/25
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A piece of Estherville history is getting a fresh start as local entrepreneurs Mike Eggers and Kristi Riley prepare to open The Depot, an innovative liquor store and tasting room in the former movie …
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by Amy H. Peterson and Aubree Hansen
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1/16/25
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Lexie Ruter, Emmet County Economic Development Director and Estherville Chamber Director spoke with Estherville Rotary Club last week about a wealth of economic development topics. Top of mind was …
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by Amy H. Peterson and Aubree Hansen
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1/16/25
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A little over 10 years ago when the Emmet County Board of Supervisors were discussing wind energy coming to the county, there wasn’t a dry aye in the house – in other words, everyone was in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/9/25
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The Estherville News searched for any indication that former president James Earl “Jimmy” Carter visited Emmet County or the surrounding communities during or after his presidency, or that we …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/9/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors approved Lisa Hansen as board chair at its first meeting of the new year Thursday, Jan. 2.
The board named Tim Schumacher as vice chair at the same …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/9/25
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The Estherville City Council approved several key measures Monday evening, including new solid waste collection rates and acceptance of a $100,000 state grant for a major recreation project, while …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/9/25
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Foundation kicked off its only fundraiser on New Year’s Eve with its second annual gala. The event’s theme was Masquerade and a number of guests and Foundation …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/9/25
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Sheriff Mike Martens marked 40 years of service in Emmet County law enforcement with cake and coffee in the Emmet County Courtroom on Dec. 30. Family members and county staff hosted the event and …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/9/25
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The Boy Scouting program in the Armstrong area may soon have a partner in Estherville. While that situation is at the tenderfoot stage, the Boy Scouts of America announced earlier this year that it …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/2/25
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