Pipeline opponents hold the line

Just because you’re at first and goal, that doesn’t mean you’re going to make a touchdown. That was the message pipeline opponents received when they met Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Iowa Lakes …

Many Voices Choir performs 35th anniversary concert

The Many Voices Choir presented its annual Christmas concert in Estherville Saturday afternoon. It was the second of three concerts for the choir. The first concert was Saturday, Nov. 26 at St. …

Council approves $2.2 million wastewater treatment project

Monday night, the Estherville city council approved a loan agreement in the amount of $2,228,000 to finance a wastewater treatment plant improvement project. The council has been studying facility …
Local News
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Dec. 5 meeting held off on approving Emmet County Compensation Board recommendations for raises for elected officials. James Rosendahl, Comp …
At Monday’s meeting, the Estherville City Council presented the report from its goal-setting work session held Nov. 15. After working through the biennial process with facilitator Mark A. Jackson, …
The Estherville city council at Monday evening’s meeting reviewed the recommendation of Excel! Estherville to approve 14 of 25 applications for the Neighborhood Facade Grant. The grant provides up …
ARMSTRONG — In a Zoom status hearing Friday Dec. 1, Judge Jeffrey Neary continued the hearing to Dec. 15, suggesting that a change of venue might be in order for the three remaining defendants …
At Monday evening’s city council meeting, code enforcement office Greg Van Langen detailed a sign variance permit he received from DKOI, Inc. to place a digital billboard-style sign on property at …
Obituaries
Alfred Ray Rose, born August 7, 1932, passed away peacefully in Rapid City, SD on November 30, 2023. He was surrounded by his daughter Miranda, son-in-law Kyle, his grandchildren, and Katherine and …
Funeral services for Ina Fern Lamack, 90, of Estherville, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Estherville with Pastor Lori Westfall officiating. Interment …
Donna Mortimore, 95 of Estherville,  passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Society in Estherville on Dec. 1, 2023. The memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Dec. 9 at the First Christian …
Mass of Christian Burial for Lyle J. Preston, 64, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger with Father Paul Kelly, Celebrant. …
Local Sports

Wolverines surge past Titans

  WEST BEND — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire Girls Basketball Team started strong in its Tuesday, Nov. 28 game against West Bend-Mallard. But after taking a 20-8 lead in …

Warriors answer the call to beat Midgets

With an experienced, talented team, the North Union Boys Basketball Team came to Estherville on Monday looking to reverse its recent fortunates against Estherville Lincoln Central. The Warriors …

Defensive pressure gets Midgets back on track

Coming off its first regular season loss in nearly two years, Class 3A No. 6 Estherville Lincoln Central came ready to play against county rival North Union on Monday in girls’ basketball …

Midgets post 4-0 record at MOC-Floyd Valley Tourney

ORANGE CITY - Seven Estherville Lincoln Central wrestlers finished 4-0 in helping the Midgets win the Lyle Lundgren Duals in Orange City on Saturday. ELC opened the day with a 59-13 win over West …
From the opinion pages

Black Knights recap 2023 season 

  To the Editor: The Black Knights Car Club is winding down our 2023 season and wish to thank all those that helped make it a success. The club was started by seven car guys in 1957 …

2023 Friends of the EPL Silent Auction

Letter to the Editor At the close of the 2023 Friends of the EPL Silent Auction we have several people to thank for their support. This year’s auction has resulted in $2,325 raised toward the …

Good vets program at ILCC

Letter to the Editor: Want to say a big thanks to ILCC for the nice Vets Day Program. We are so blessed to have the beautiful music of handbells, choir, jazz band led by Carol Ayres and Brett …

Local columns
Isidro Pena shows off the Stetson once owned by Mack Groves. Pena owns Don Jose’s Restaurant which is located in the building that bears Groves’ name.

Mack Groves’ Hat

When Rose and I wish a good meal away from home we often head to Don Jose’s restaurant in downtown Estherville—good authentic Mexican food, friendly staff, a great place to eat. The restaurant …

BE FAST: May Is Stroke Awareness Month

It takes a second to say hello. Or to save a life. As National Stroke Awareness Month unfolds for us, it’s a good time to review how to respond to the potentially debilitating or fatal threat of …

The Rowley Report

  The last few weeks of session are dedicated to off and on-again debate. After the previous week’s confirmation of the Governor’s appointees, the two standing committees of …