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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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
“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 … more
  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 … more
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 … more
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, … more
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 … more
  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 … more
Estherville Lincoln Central raked in the benefits of their hard work at the annual high school awards day held last Friday morning. The award ceremony included $125,000 from Iowa Lakes, $85,000 … more
Due to the community’s generous donors, the Estherville Lincoln Central FFA Agricultural Learning Center has more than doubled in size from its original plans. Due to that expansion, the … more
Dakin Schultz of the Iowa Dept. of Transportation addressed the Estherville city council at its Monday meeting. “Everything I tell you is scheduled ‘weather permitting’ along with other … more
The Estherville Lincoln Central class of 2023 graduated Sunday. The class chose black, red and gold as their class colors, the red rose as the class flower, and an original quote from class member … more
  Iowa Lakes Community College biology and environmental studies students have been actively engaged in service-learning projects this spring, helping clean up the community and making … more
WALLINGFORD – Significant improvements are now happening at the Emmet County Nature Center east of Wallingford. At the Emmet County Conservation Board and Emmet County Nature Center Board … more
A light crowd attended the 2023 National Day of Prayer Service in Estherville on Thursday, May 4. Sponsored by the Estherville Area Ministerial Association, the service was held over the noon hour … more
The Estherville Public Library hosted an open house for its new community room on Thursday, May 4. The successful fundraiser included donations of all sizes. Library director Tena Sunde said donors … more
North Union School District Superintendent Travis Schueller was charged after an injury accident between the district school bus Schueller was driving and a semi truck May 2 west of … more
Kristy Henning of the Emmet County Animal Shelter brought in several guests: Naughty, Todd, Irma and Sheldon, who explored the new Estherville Public Library Community Room throughout a Caturday … more
Kristy Henning of the Emmet County Animal Shelter brought in several guests: Naughty, Todd, Irma and Sheldon, who explored the new Estherville Public Library Community Room throughout a Caturday … more
A hostile takeover is one thing, but both the Emmet County Council of Governments and the Emmet County Board of Supervisors are looking at the mutual benefits of the county taking over the ECCOG … more
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