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In the heart of Iowa Lakes Community College, there’s a room that pulses with more than just music. The band room, under the direction of Professor Carol Ayres for the past 37 years, has become a …
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1/23/25
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Lexie Ruter, Emmet County Economic Development Director and Estherville Chamber Director spoke with Estherville Rotary Club last week about a wealth of economic development topics. Top of mind was …
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by Amy H. Peterson and Aubree Hansen
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1/16/25
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Sheriff Mike Martens marked 40 years of service in Emmet County law enforcement with cake and coffee in the Emmet County Courtroom on Dec. 30. Family members and county staff hosted the event and …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/9/25
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“Maybe I should try for another 100,” Lavonne VanDeWalle said with a conspiratorial twinkle in her eye. VanDeWalle was celebrating her centennial birthday at Good Samaritan Society in Estherville …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/2/25
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Over the last year, the Estherville News has been there to report on events and stories large and small throughout the Emmet County community. What follows in no particular order is a selection of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/26/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Sixth Grade Choir donned ‘ugly’ Christmas sweaters to sing a song called “Ugly Christmas Sweater.” The sixth grade choir is directed by Sally Ites. For more …
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12/19/24
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Estherville’s TUBACHRISTMAS event last Thursday drew crowds who enjoyed a soup supper and mild weather. The famous tuba ensemble featured 18 horn players gathered from throughout the area. Laura …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/12/24
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It takes many volunteers to make the Community Christmas Project happen each year. What is the Christmas project? It’s an effort sponsored by the Estherville Area Ministerial Association and its …
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12/5/24
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Tuesday afternoon, the current senior members of National Honor Society: Addison Cornwall, Aiden Diem, Hillary Rucschy, Cara Schiltz, Julissa Smith and Haylee Stokes, inducted 15 new members into the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/29/24
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11/21/24
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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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The Estherville Lincoln Central Drama Department took a different route this year with a mystery-comedy called “I Don’t Have a Clue.”
Since Lorie Irwin became the director, the school …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/7/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Marching Band wrapped another award-winning season with an Excellent rating at the Iowa High School Music Association State Marching Festival on Oct. 12.
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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10/31/24
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At latest report, no one was eaten by zombies at Estherville’s Fright Hike, though zombies proliferated throughout the trail at Fort Defiance State Park. For more pictures from the Hike, turn to …
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10/24/24
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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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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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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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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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Nature Explorers Preschool recently had its first day of school. The preschool, affiliated with Tiny Treasures Child Care, is opening on a smaller scale than its big dream. The building planned for …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/19/24
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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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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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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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Estherville mayor A.J. Edwards began his term as of Jan. 1, 2024 after winning the November, 2023 election. Edwards told the Estherville News in our election guide that the people of Estherville are …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/22/24
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New Estherville Lincoln Central superintendent Aiddy Phomvisay will have an experienced staff as he begins his first year with the school district.
This year there are only four new full-time …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/22/24
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