Iowa Lakes Community College held its commencement Friday afternoon, May 10. The 252 graduates were escorted by Kyle Norris, executive dean, and Troy Larson, executive dean of students. The college …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/16/24
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In its inaugural year, Lead the Ville drew 11 local individuals who invested one full Wednesday per month since August (with December off) to experience the inner workings of Estherville, develop a …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/16/24
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At Monday evening’s city council meeting, the council approved of city finance director Beth Burton submitting a grant application to the Iowa Dept. of Transportation in the amount of $240,000 for …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/9/24
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The goats are here—and we’re not talking about the acronym for Greatest Of All Time—we’re talking actual goats.
Last year’s fund-raising effort at Estherville Lincoln Central for an FFA …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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5/9/24
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Estherville Lincoln Central fifth graders who completed the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program were recognized last Friday morning at a graduation ceremony with certifications noting …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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5/2/24
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Last week the third and fourth graders at Demoney Elementary School in Estherville presented a concert that included traditional tunes played on the recorder, as well as musical styles ranging from …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/2/24
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Many Voices added many more voices to a combined concert last Friday night. The concert was held in the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center on the campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. The Many …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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4/25/24
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RINGSTED — The Ringsted Community Improvement Association and Quasquicentennial Committee met Sunday, April 21 at Smoke “N Firehouse No. 20 to iron out community improvement and plans for the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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4/25/24
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Octavious Piercy-Maze sat down for an interview about creating music and poetry, and the heroes in his life who have helped him believe in himself. April has been National Poetry Month. Piercy-Maze …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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4/25/24
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The Peterson Point Preservation Foundation at its Wednesday, April 10 meeting laid plans for a Founder’s Day celebration at the Peterson Point Historical Farmstead.
The celebration will be 11 …
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By Michael Tidemann
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4/18/24
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At Monday evening’s city council meeting, Chief Brent Shatto presented a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 80 of city code. The ordinance would allow the Estherville Police Department to expand …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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4/18/24
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Former Estherville and Estherville Lincoln Central teacher Bill Maas has helped with the Estherville Relays, now called the Dick Barrett Relays in some form since 1971. The retired teacher was up in …
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4/18/24
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By Michael Tidemann
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4/11/24
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By Michael Tidemann
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4/11/24
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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4/11/24
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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4/11/24
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4/11/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District Board of Directors announced last week three finalists in its search for the district’s next superintendent. The finalists are Michael …
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4/4/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board hired Aiddy Phomvisay as the new district superintendent. Phomvisay is currently Fairfield High School's principal and was named Secondary Principal of …
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Estherville News Staff
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4/3/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District Board of Directors would like to provide an update on the superintendent hiring process. The board met Wednesday, March 20 with staff at …
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3/28/24
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Deb Herzberg, CEO of the Avera Holy Family Hospital, updated Estherville Rotarians on the new cafeteria in the hospital. A project conceived years ago came at a cost of about $700,000 to update a …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/28/24
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The eleven participants in the Estherville Chamber’s Lead the Ville have been planning a community event to cap off their year of learning about the community and growing in their leadership …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/28/24
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Editor’s note: This is the final story of a three-part series about adoption in Iowa, focusing on Emmet County. This first part focused on adoption from foster care and the role of methamphetamine …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/21/24
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A block in Estherville is developing into an early childhood zone. Monday night, the city council heard from a concerned daycare owner.
Michelle Howing took over Tiny Treasures Daycare last July …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/21/24
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The first ever Fest E’ville is happening Saturday, March 23 at the Estherville VFW and the RWC. Here’s a rundown of the BBQ, bags, and a band, and more fun coming up.
BBQ cookoff
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/21/24
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