On a sunny, September Friday, the Estherville High School class of 1969 had something special planned before their reunion that evening.
Twins Mary and Margaret Gray, in concert with Emmet County …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/12/24
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The Emmet County Nature Center Foundation at the Thursday, Sept. 5 meeting approved paying off the Prairie Center building built just a little over three years ago.
The Foundation managed to pay …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/12/24
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Talon Development has spent more than a decade developing, building, and managing multifamily real estate projects across Iowa, focusing on areas where housing options are limited, and demand is …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/12/24
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Estherville city leaders have been talking about a campground in the city for years. There was a campground study committee, and a number of people enthusiastic about the idea for itinerant workers, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/12/24
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The names Peterson, Nelson, Johnson, Olson, and other -sons in Scandinavian tradition are passed down. If your dad is Carl, your name might be Sven Carlson, and your son’s might be Ulf Swenson. The …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/12/24
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Jury selection began Tuesday morning in the trial of former Armstrong police chief Craig J. Merrill.
Wednesday morning, Merrill provided a written plea to the court in which he entered an Alford …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/12/24
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Estherville Lincoln Central will celebrate homecoming next week, Sept. 16-20. Coronation this year is at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 along with a pep rally at the football field—weather …
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9/12/24
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*Content warning – this article contains content about suicide. If you or someone you know may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, thoughts of self-harm, or a mental health issue, call 988 to speak …
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9/5/24
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After reviewing changes in Iowa Code in the role of county compensation boards play in recommending elected officials’ salaries, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 3 …
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9/5/24
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While a roadblock from the South Dakota Supreme Court seemed to halt the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project, the Iowa Utilities Commission gave the project the go-ahead late on Wednesday, Aug. …
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9/5/24
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Estherville’s new mayor is a familiar face. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Estherville city council passed a motion to appoint Kenny Billings as mayor. Kenny submitted a letter of interest to …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/5/24
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Editor’s note: The Estherville Boys Golf Team’s first trip to the state golf meet resulted in a state championship in 1974. The following story is about that team. Estherville returned to state …
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By Mark Gambaiana,
Iowa Golf Association
Special to the Estherville News
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9/5/24
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees at their Tuesday, Aug. 20 meeting at the college Administration Building in downtown Estherville heard how the college Success Center is making a …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/29/24
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Former Armstrong mayor Greg Buum was granted a bond reduction from the $67,000 charged upon his February, 2021 arrest for various charges in connection with alleged irregularities committed by …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/29/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Aug. 27 meeting heard an update on West Swan Lake restoration.
Supervisor Tim Schumacher, speaking remotely, noted an amiable meeting with …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/29/24
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The Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources is adjusting its approach to rehabilitating West Swan Lake near Gruver after facing unexpected challenges in its restoration efforts. Mike Hawkins, District …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/29/24
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The Graettinger Labor Day Celebration celebrates 128 years starting tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 30. On Friday the men’s golf tournament begins at noon while the night includes Big Nacho Karaoke at Side …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/29/24
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Ready or not, the first day of school arrived for Estherville Lincoln Central students on Tuesday.
Outside the middle school entrance, ELC staff gathered for the 7th annual welcome event, “Give …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/29/24
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Reporting from DVIDS, the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, the Nellis Air Force Base public affairs office, and local Air Force veterans Dan and Melissa Lutat recounted a harrowing …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/29/24
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/22/24
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A few years ago, Ringsted celebrated Danish Days every June – several days filled with rummage sales, the crowning of Little Miss Mermaid and activities surrounding that hallowed Danish icon, the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/22/24
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The Armstrong City Council at its Tuesday, Aug. 13 meeting approved a $12,700 revolving loan to Josh and Karen Gates of Armstrong Building Supply.
Nicky Simpson, head of the city Revolving Loan …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/22/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors in a Tuesday, Aug. 20 joint meeting with Palo Alto County approved a drone survey to determine June storm damages to joint drainage districts EPA 17 and EPA …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/22/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board made moves to make additions to the athletics programs offered in the school district.
At its regular meeting, held Wednesday, Aug. 14, the board …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/22/24
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At Monday’s city council meeting, the council considered plans to honor veterans by displaying banners on light polls in Estherville. The banners cost $150 per veteran family are available in …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/22/24
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