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The Estherville Parks & Recreation Board reviewed the arduous task of fixing river logjams, the state of community soccer games, and heard an update on the 2024 season of the Estherville Aquatic …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/17/24
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After hearing at its Oct. 8 meeting stiff opposition to wind farm development, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Oct. 15 meeting approved a moratorium on new wind energy projects …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/17/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Dance Team performed for the home crowd of Friday’s football game against Forest City. From left are members Jocelyn Richard, Ava Helmich, and Myla Fisher
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/17/24
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Art’s-Way Manufacturing welcomed Iowa Lakes Corridor members to the company’s Armstrong facility Wednesday, Oct. 2, the first in a four-stop tour of Corridor member counties to observe October as …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/10/24
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With a lone dissenting vote, the Emmet County Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday, Oct. 1 held a public hearing and approved an ordinance amending the county’s current wind energy regulation …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/10/24
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With the Prairie Center recently paid off in full, the Emmet County Nature Center Foundation and Emmet County Conservation Board took another step forward at their Thursday, Oct. 3 meeting when Emmet …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/10/24
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It’s taken a long time to get to this point. Several Emmet County stakeholders, landowners, and investors started exploring a wind turbine project in the county at least 15 years ago. Invenergy …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/10/24
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Emmet County rural residents turned out in force at the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday to protest a revised county wind ordinance.
That protest proved to be too late, however, for an …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/10/24
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In the rolling farmlands of northwest Iowa, Ben Huntley’s job as environmental health coordinator for Emmet and Palo Alto counties is as diverse as the landscape he oversees. Huntley, who grew up …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/10/24
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Keeping with tradition the Estherville Lincoln Central Varsity Choir will present a Fall Informance at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Little Theatre at the high school.
The performance will be …
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10/10/24
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Numerous local residents who heard about the departure from Estherville’s green metered solid waste collection bags expressed happiness at the coming end of their use. The change in solid waste …
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10/10/24
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Sara Bendixen, currently a Utility Services Clerk with the city of Estherville, was sworn into office as the city’s new city clerk and finance director to begin March 28, 2025. That’s the date …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/10/24
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Estherville Lincoln Central fourth graders took part in Farm Safety Day held at the Emmet County fairgrounds last Thursday, Oct. 3. Above, Estherville FFA member Aiden Deim tells the students to be …
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10/10/24
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In its final meeting Sunday, Sept. 22, the Ringsted Quasquicentennial Committee celebrated their accomplishments, but with a hint of sadness that their two-year journey was over.
Like a salmon …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/3/24
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There will be a free “Old Rockers” Jam Session from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Estherville VFW.
The “Old Rockers” is an organization comprised of long-time rock and roll musicians …
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10/3/24
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Democratic congressional candidate Ryan Melton is mounting a challenge against incumbent Republican Randy Feenstra for Iowa’s Fourth District seat, running on a platform that addresses …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/3/24
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After an extended discussion over cost and coverage by the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Oct. 1 meeting, Emmet County Emergency Management Director Travis Sheridan said he will …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/3/24
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Farmers Union Industries officials met with the Emmet County Board of Supervisors Tuesday to address recent odor issues at the company’s Central Bi-Products rendering plant just south of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/3/24
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Tim Busch, director of the aviation program, is piloting these ambitious plans. “We’re not just training pilots; we’re shaping the future of aviation and boosting our local …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/3/24
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Former Armstrong Gregory Buum was in court Tuesday morning to accept his sentence for the charges in an amended trial information filed last week in Emmet County District Court. The Iowa state …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/3/24
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Estherville Lincoln Central elementary vocal instructor Katy Wilson directed fourth graders in the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of Monday’s volleyball match with Jackson County …
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10/3/24
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The Iowa National Guard department of Warrior & Family Services held a Saturday morning event at the National Guard Armory for Estherville’s local military community to network and share …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/26/24
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Iowa has very low unemployment, yet has room to improve in labor participation, according to Kathy Anderson of Iowa Workforce Development.
An audience of about 40 business leaders from the Iowa …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/26/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at the Tuesday, Sept. 24 meeting discussed a proposal to place a weather camera on a tower on the east side of Estherville.
Emmet County Emergency Management …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/26/24
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Cara Schiltz and Aiden Deim were crowned the 2024 Estherville Lincoln Central Homecoming Queen and King, respectively. Front from left are crownbearers William Breaman and Brooklyn Sorbo; middle row: …
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9/26/24
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