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Estherville resident Jody Hobmeier, right, takes a moment in the new office of Rosecrance Jackson Recovery Center with clinical supervisor Susan Garro. Hobmeier will be holding individual assessment and therapy sessions and group therapy in the office and said the coffee will be on.
New recovery center opens in Estherville
The good news: a greater share of Iowans are in recovery centers for substance abuse disorders, including alcohol and drugs, than in any other state. Data from SAMHSA, the federal agency that deals … more
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Stacie Inman
Adoption in Iowa: fourth in the nation
Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series about adoption in Iowa, focusing on Emmet County. This first part focuses on adoption from foster care and the role of methamphetamine in … more
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Under the direction of Kameron DeMoss, the Estherville Lincoln Central Show Choir “Momentum” was one of many acts that performed at the annual Pops Concert last Thursday, March 7. For more scenes from the event, turn to Page 2A of today’s Estherville News.
ELC Pops Concert POPS
Volunteers weave protective mats for homeless people at Estherville UMC. From left, Angela Linn, Gladys Godfrey, Kathy Culbertson, Mona King, and Gerry Boe work together on a mat made from plastic bags.
How can local residents help?
Throughout last month, volunteers and advocates around the state of Iowa turned in their data for the Iowa Complete Count. Pat Schacherer, HMIS Director for Iowa Community Alliances, is a leader of … more
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Charlotte Linn (left), Kira Myers (right), and Kimmber Laidig greeted Hy-Vee customers with the opportunity to purchase Girl Scout cookies Saturday morning. A line of cookie buyers formed in front of the makeshift booth inside the store. .
More than cookies
Editor’s note: This is the first article in our reporting on the status of women and girls in the Emmet County area and beyond. Today, we look at girls through the lens of Girl Scouting as March 13 … more
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Senior Jasey Anderson (22) holds up the Class 3A Girls State Basketball runner-up trophy to the Estherville Lincolkn Central crowd following the Midgets’ 54-47 loss to Solon in the championship game last Friday. For a recap of the game, turn to Page 1B of today’s Estherville News.
3A STATE RUNNER-UP
Estherville FFA Instructor Matthew Schroeder was named a finalist for the 2024 Golden Owl Award at the beginning of the FFA rally at Estherville Lincoln Central High School last week. From left are Estherville FFA Chapter President River Rasmussen, Kevin Schock, Shanna Carlin and Nicole Tifft of Cornerstone Insurance Services, Matthew Schroeder, Ann Gillotti, from the Iowa FFA, and Matthew Eddy from the Iowa Department of Education.
Estherville FFA instructor honored at pep rally
The first-ever Estherville FFA Pep Rally last Thursday was part of a week-long celebration of National FFA Week at Estherville Lincoln Central High School. The start of the pep rally featured a … more
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Girls Basketball Team celebrates its Class 3A state quarterfinal victory over Forest City on Monday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Midgets play at 1:30 p.m., today against Mount Vernon. For more details, turn to Page 1B of today’s Estherville News.
On to the semifinals
The staff of Centers for Specialty Care, available Mondays in Estherville includes: Alexis Laubenthal, Brant Boekelman, Dr. Julie Dodds, Linda Larson, Kayla Olson, and Tom Tow
Mild weather easier on backs and ankles
Dr. Julie Dodds and staff of Centers for Specialty Care cut the ribbon on their new location in Estherville last week. An Iowa native, Dr. Dodds said she’s happy to spend each Monday afternoon … more
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Estherville FFA Chapter President River Rasmussen plans to house a hog or two with the 10 goats that will make their home at the Agricultural Learning Center on Seventh Avenue South between the football practice fields and baseball diamond.
FFA Ag Learning Center progressing
The Estherville FFA Agricultural Learning Center has a roof and the walls will be up soon. According to FFA Advisor Matt Schroeder, construction is still on schedule with plans for a grand opening … more
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Christine Hindt
Alive until death
Two workers from local hospice companies recently spoke with Estherville Rotary. Cari Jack of St. Croix Hospice asked members of Estherville Rotary to spread the word that a choice to go into … more
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Tara Paul
ELC superintendent submits resignation
Last week, the Indianola School District announced that it had hired a new superintendent, current Estherville Lincoln Central superintendent Tara Paul. On Monday, the ELC School Board officially … more
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Members of the ELC one-act play Shipwrecked are kneeling from left, Lily Strom, Sophia Schumacher, Brynn Finley, Lillianne Anderson; second row: Andrew Bethune, Joaquin Mata Diaz, Brock Irwin, Alex Leal, Eli Ross, Shelby Brosh; third row: Loki Hatland, Braylen Milstead, Carter Ingvall, Osvaldo Jimenez Luna (behind Carter).
ELC one-act play selected to All-State
The Estherville Lincoln Central Speech and Theatre had the following results for the State Large Group Speech Competition in Spencer on Feb. 3. The large group one act play Shipwrecked! The … more
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Feb. 6 meeting fine-tuned plans for the west Courthouse addition with CMBA Architects of Spencer.
Lawsuits require $103,000 budget transfer
Emmet County is paying an additional $103,000 to cover the cost of lawsuits against the county. The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Feb. 6 meeting held a public hearing and … more
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MIke Simon
Siimon completes high-powered journey
At Monday night’s city council meeting, Mike Simon was honored for his achievement of completing his electrical journeyman’s license. Simon told the council, “We [on the city electric crew] … more
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Lexie Ruter, Estherville Chamber director, films a scene for the My Town documentary by Cory Hepola.
My Town documentary completes NW Iowa filming
Cory Hepola was in Estherville last Friday to film a segment of his My Town documentary. Hepola and a film crew from Kvidt Creative from St. Paul and Pelican Rapids, Minnesota visited Iowa Lakes … more
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Braylen Milstead and Lyndsay Towell bolster the trumpet section.
ELC Jazz Band continues busy month
The Estherville Lincoln Central Jazz Band continued its busy month of January. As reported in the Jan. 18 edition, the jazz band traveled to the Triton Jazz Festival at Iowa Central Community … more
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Jan. 23 meeting met with CMBA Architects of Spencer to finalize Courthouse west addition plans.
Supervisors hear courthouse addition estimates
Members of the Emmet County Board of Supervisors sharpened their pencils at their Tuesday, Jan. 23 meeting with CMBA Architects of Spencer to determine if the county can build a Courthouse west … more
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Mary Mealman, right, in happier times at her daughter Tammie Timm’s (second from left) wedding to Eric Timm. At left is John Kleen.
Families face challenges in 2024
Mary Mealman Mary Mealman was the partner of John Kleen for 27 years until his death in September. Mealman’s daughter, Tammie Timm, said Mealman, who has health struggles, is attempting to stay … more
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Emmet County, Iowa caucus held no surprises
The former president of the United States, Donald J. Trump won the Emmet County Republican Party Caucus Monday night with 68% of the vote. Ron DeSantis had 15%, Vivek Ramaswamy, the candidate who … more
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Local officials broke ground on the Regional Wellness Center/National Guard Armory in May of 2002 on the site of the current facility at 415 S. 18th St in Estherville. From left, three Estherville Lincoln Central students, Bill and Karen Moreau), Major General Ron Dardis (Iowa National Guard), Dick Bahr, Dr. Steve Colby (then ELC superintendent), Steve Christensen, Nancy and Scott Taylor, Mike Hupfer (then president of Iowa Lakes Community College), architect Joe Kobes, and Lyle and Roxanne Hevern,
20 years at the RWC
Tony Nath and Jen Hough, co-directors of the Regional Wellness Center, recently spoke about the programs happening at the Regional Wellness Center. The RWC hosts classes throughout the day and around … more
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Work continues on the city’s trail system in 2024. Here a family enjoys a segment of the trail on an early spring day.
2024 is here – what to expect
Not such a raucous caucus: Jan. 15, 2024 is the caucus date for both Republicans and Democrats. Check in before 7 p.m. at Iowa Lakes Community College. Iowans get a voice once every four years. … more
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Architects release Phillips Pavilion images
Last month, the Estherville Parks & Rec board shared architectural images of the future Phillips Pavilion, the shelter that will be constructed inside the former poolhouse next to the ninja park. The … more
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Separate Armstrong trials to be held outside of Emmet County
In a Thursday, Jan. 4 ruling, Third Judicial District of Iowa Judge Jeffrey A. Neary ruled that separate trials be held for three remaining defendants in a criminal trial of former City of Armstrong … more
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Work continues on the egg processing facility in Estherville.
Egg plant construction moves along
Eggs are incredible. They’re edible. When powdered, liquified or frozen, they serve as the base for everything from mayonnaise to the creamy center of popular, prepackaged snack cakes, to the … more
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