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Deb Herzberg, President and CEO of Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa, has announced plans to retire after a 47-year career in health care and leadership, as of Oct. 2, 2024.
Herzberg …
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2/29/24
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Editor’s note: This is the first of 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 the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/29/24
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RINGSTED —The Ringsted Community Improvement Organization discussed lots of major projects at their meeting Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Smoke ‘N Firehouse No. 20 in Ringsted.
First off the group …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/29/24
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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 …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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2/29/24
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2/29/24
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At a special meeting Tuesday, the Estherville Lincoln Central School Board agreed to contract with Grundmeyer Leaders Services to help in its superintendent search.
The superintendent search firm …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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2/22/24
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At Monday evening’s 21-minute council meeting, the Estherville Police Department reported the resignation of Cory Danner as of Jan. 8, 2024. Danner served on the EPD for 15 years as a full time …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/22/24
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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 …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/22/24
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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 …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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2/22/24
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Collaboration broadens educational opportunities for employees and their eligible family members
Storm Lake – Buena Vista University (BVU) and the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School …
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2/22/24
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ARMSTRONG — The Armstrong City Council at its Tuesday, Feb. 13 meeting heard of the impact of House File 718 on local governments.
Emmet County Supervisor Lisa Hansen informed the council of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/22/24
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees at its Tuesday, Feb. 20 meeting congratulated the men’s soccer team on winning the college’s first national title, an event that took place Nov. …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/22/24
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RINGSTED — Emmet County Supervisor Lisa Hansen made two requests to the Ringsted City Council at its Monday, Feb. 12 meeting – prompt submission of the city’s proposed budget and help to meet …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/15/24
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by Amy H. Peterson
apeterson@esthervillenews.net
After last year’s award of Newspaper of Excellence, the Estherville News moved up one level in competition class to Class III, the highest …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/15/24
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The meaning of living paycheck to paycheck could change for Emmet County employees, pending a decision by the Emmet County Board of Supervisors on whether employees should continue to be paid once a …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/15/24
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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 …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/15/24
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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 …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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2/15/24
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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 …
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2/15/24
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Late last week, Iowa’s U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley published a fact sheet on the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Most students in higher education fill out the FAFSA …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/8/24
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In the Oct. 5, 2023 edition of the Estherville News, we reported that Jodeci Holmes, 22, of Estherville pled guilty in September, 2023 to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The …
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By Amy H. Peterson with information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa
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2/8/24
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Despite several conservation board director positions remaining unfilled throughout the state, Emmet County has had eight individuals apply for the director’s position open July 1.
Emmet County …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/8/24
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Monday night, the Estherville city council approved the creation of a new commercial/residential district on the south side of Estherville. The district is bordered on the west by the east side of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/8/24
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Last week, local law enforcement, rescue workers and helping professionals responded to three separate domestic disputes in the city of Estherville. The police reports for the incidents are published …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/8/24
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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 …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/8/24
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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] …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/8/24
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