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Trevor Smith, senior vice-president of economic development for Iowa Lakes Corridor, came to Estherville earlier this week to talk to the Estherville News about The Big IDEA. IDEA stands for …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/21/24
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Red Rock project developer Joe Crowley said the Red Rock Wind Energy Center will advance through local permitting processes in Emmet and Dickinson Counties. The project, which started development in …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/21/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Nov. 19 meeting held a public hearing and approved a rezoning request from agricultural to commercial along Highway 4 south of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/21/24
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Survey available online until Dec.12; Final recommendation expected by July 2025
Estherville Lincoln Central Schools district’s vision, mission and goals prioritize student learning growth, safe …
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By Aiddy Phomvisay - Estherville Lincoln Central Superintendent
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11/21/24
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As the Estherville News reported last week, the Estherville Area Chamber honored three businesses and one individual at their annual Chamber banquet November 12. Chamber Director Lexie Ruter and …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/21/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Esports team is headed to state.
On Monday, coach Nicholas Rice introduced his team to the ELC School Board at its meeting and explained what Esports is.
Rice …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/21/24
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Few if any murder trials likely filled the Emmet County Courthouse District Courtroom like the night of Tuesday Nov. 19, 2024.
Many opponents – and a handful of supporters – gathered for a …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/21/24
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Estherville Lincoln Central Athletics Booster Club President Greg Deim presented a proposal for a new video scoreboard for the high school gym to the ELC School Board Monday.
Under the proposal, …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/21/24
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If you haven’t heard yet, Estherville Lincoln Central School District officials are planning some key facilities improvements.
The school board has already retained the services of Beck …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/21/24
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11/21/24
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Iowa Lakes Community College held a Veterans Day ceremony on its Estherville campus Monday at 11 a.m.
The keynote speaker was Tim Ireland, who was awarded the 2023 Veteran Champion in Higher …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/14/24
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The Emmet County Nature Center Foundation tabled setting a policy on Prairie Center rental at their Thursday, Nov. 7 meeting
Emmet County Conservation Board Director Matt Reineke said a parent …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/14/24
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It was back to the drawing board for the Emmet County Planning and Zoning Board which met in a Wednesday, Nov. 6 work session in the Emmet County Courthouse Boardroom to start anew in writing an …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/14/24
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Just prior to the outcome of Tuesday’s election, Emmet County Republican Party Chair Jim Boyer expressed confidence in the Electoral College system and the election system in general.
“I’ve …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/14/24
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At First Christian Church in Estherville, women of the Adult Fellowship have been gathering together and sewing quilts for the Community Christmas Project since that project’s inception in 1982. In …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/14/24
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Tuesday night’s Chamber banquet came as a surprise to the 2024 Citizen of the Year. Estherville Fire Department Lt. Don Edwards had to be tricked into attending the banquet because, Chamber …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/14/24
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Approximately 50 veterans and their families attended the Demoney Elementary Veterans Day program on Monday at Estherille Lincoln Central.
The veterans, who attended indicated they had served …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/14/24
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With sunny skies and a temperature moving around 40 and a wind from the north gusting above 20 mph, a small band of more than 30 area residents attended the annual Veterans Day Ceremony put on by VFW …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/14/24
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For the ninth year, the Estherville VFW gathered to honor people who make a difference in the community. This year, in addition to law enforcement, rescue and medical personnel, teachers, and others, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/14/24
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Last week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra announced eight members who will serve on the 2024 Military Academy Selection Board for Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District. One of those members is Lexie Ruter …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/7/24
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A new volunteer tutoring program at Demoney Elementary School in Estherville is taking an unexpected approach to helping students succeed. Demoney WIN (What is Needed) seeks volunteers to help …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/7/24
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The Estherville City Council learned Monday that more than 1,100 homes in the city have water service lines with unknown materials, while 14 properties have confirmed lead service lines, prompting a …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/7/24
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Sometimes, patriotism can be inherited.
That is certainly the case of Zach Kane and his father Marty of Ringsted.
Zach recently completed a memorial wall of Ringsted area veterans that hangs …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/24
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Avera Holy Family’s new CEO is Michelle Majerus, MBA, FACHE, who was recently named to Becker’s Hospital Review 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know list. Majerus arrived in Estherville a few …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/7/24
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As of press time early Wednesday morning, the Associated Press had called this year’s Presidential Election, giving a second term to former President Donald Trump-R.
With a handful of states …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/7/24
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