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Matt Watt, son of Steve and Pat, husband to Ricca (Soper) Watt, dad to two daughters, is returning from Omaha to open E’ville CrossFit gym in what was most recently Eventful on 1st Ave. South in …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/8/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, June 6 meeting approved an $18,500 revolving loan request to keep a daycare running in Estherville.
Michelle Howing, Emmet County Attorney …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/8/23
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Skies and neighborhoods may be a bit less lit and loud during this summer’s celebrations.
At Monday evening’s Estherville city council meeting, the council passed a new ordinance that governs …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/8/23
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Three survivors of leukemia told their stories during the 2023 Emmet County Relay for Life, which took place Friday, June 2. The evening also included a live auction, bake sales, raffles, lighting of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/8/23
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If you need help, where best to look other than someone with experience.
That’s the role and mission of RSVP of Northwest Iowa, also known as the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. The local …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/1/23
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It’s that time of year for all girls ages 17-21 to register for the Emmet County Fair Queen pageant. Participants must be an active member of at least one service organization in her community. The …
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From Sherry Mace, Fair Queen coordinator for the Emmet County Fair
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6/1/23
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Estherville Police Department’s K9 Pepper will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Pepper’s vest …
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6/1/23
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What is a Heritage Ride? There was a phone call last Friday afternoon to the newspaper stating that the Ride would be coming to Emmetsburg. It was leaving Pocahontas and would arrive south of town …
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By Diane Weiland - Emmetburg Reporter-Democrat
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6/1/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, May 30 meeting approved a third budget amendment for the 2023 fiscal year.
Much of the amendment was offset by other revenue.
Additional …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/1/23
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We’ve heard it before, and we’ll hear it again. It’s been a long, long winter.
Friends of Fort Defiance members took the edge off winter’s memory when they gathered for cleanup of the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/1/23
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6/1/23
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SPIRIT LAKE – The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees heard about High School Partnerships and the Spirit Lake campus career academy at their Tuesday, May 16 meeting in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/25/23
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After an extended closed session, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, May 16 meeting approved a master contact with the International Union of operating engineers, local 234, which …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/25/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, May 16 meeting approved a $2,500 match for sink replacement at the Armstrong VFW. The money would come from the county’s share of Local Option …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/25/23
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Jean Hoffman taught public school students in regular and special education classes, chiefly in second through sixth grades, for 43 years. Hoffman is now giving back through Iowa Retired School …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/25/23
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Adam Reiter, a 2013 Estherville Lincoln Central High School alum, shared with retired teachers from Iowa Retired School Personnel Association (IRSPA) adventures and grit he’s experienced working on …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/25/23
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As the Estherville News reported last week, work is beginning on state Highways 4 and 9. The Iowa Dept. of Transportation has funds to spend on state highways as part of the federal Infrastructure …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/25/23
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In a 15-minute 10 a.m. Friday, May 19 Zoom status hearing, Iowa Third Judicial District Judge Jeffrey A. Neary set a July 21 date for another status hearing on the case of three former City of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/25/23
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The Emmet County Cattlemen are planning grilling events in the near and distant feature, according to organization President Gary Eckelberg.
The Cattlemen will be cooking a ribeye lunch 11 a.m. to …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/25/23
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“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.”- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Memorial Day is a chance for all to remember those who fought …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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5/25/23
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GRAETTINGER — “I won’t be back,” was what 2023 Graettinger-Terril valedictorian Ben Borchers said he used to tell his preschool teacher every day.
In his …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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5/18/23
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ARMSTRONG — Thirty-eight seniors walked across the stage at the 2023 North Union commencement held in Armstrong last Sunday.
Class president and valedictorian Abby Rezac was the Senior Class …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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5/18/23
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Iowa Lakes Community College held its 2023 Spring Commencement on the Estherville campus Friday afternoon. The college gave special recognition to 18 presidential scholars and to Jeremy Simington, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/18/23
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A jury found a Ringsted man guilty of child endangerment resulting in bodily injury May 10 in Emmet County District Court.
The jury found Reuben Schooley of Ringsted guilty late the afternoon of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/18/23
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The city council held a public hearing and deep discussion of its choices about allowing or not allowing fireworks in the city at its Monday meeting. One issue of clarification: just …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/18/23
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