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To the Editor: Five years ago, Summit Carbon Solutions rolled out its plan for the Midwest Carbon Express, a 2,000-mile pipeline designed to transport carbon dioxide collected from ethanol plants in …
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9/3/26
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To the Editor:
Our city council recently passed the first of three required readings to set a 10 MPH speed limit on wheeled vehicles on our city sidewalks. The ordinance, if passed, would apply to …
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8/13/26
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To the Editor:
Last week, Summit Carbon Solutions received yet another setback for its proposed CO2 pipeline when a North Dakota judge revoked its permit for the sequestration site, declaring it …
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3/19/26
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To the Editor:
Last week the legislative session began and on Tuesday a friend and I went to the Capitol building in Des Moines. Once again we are trying to get legislation passed to …
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1/22/26
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To the Editor:
Last week, HF2104, the first property rights bill of this legislative session, had barely been introduced when Summit and its supporters rushed to the media in fierce opposition …
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1/22/26
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It’s the beginning of yet another session of the Iowa Legislature with the unresolved issue of eminent domain for CO2 pipelines frustrating legislators and landowners, alike. Numerous bills to …
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1/15/26
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To the Editor
The Emmet County Relay for Life Committee would like to thank you for your generous support and contributions to all fundraising events throughout 2025. No one is untouched when it …
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12/18/25
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To the Editor:
The 2025 Community Christmas Project distributed many new gift items to those who qualified through Upper Des Moines Opportunity on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The Christmas …
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12/11/25
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To the Editor
We’d like to express our appreciation for the support and encouragement we received throughout our academic/athletic careers at Estherville Lincoln Central High School.
To our …
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8/21/25
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To the Editor
The future of every Iowan’s right to own private property rests in the hands of Governor Kim Reynolds. At question is whether the Governor will sign HF639 into law to curtail …
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6/12/25
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To the Editor:
Last Monday I traveled to Des Moines to the capitol to watch the debate on HF639. This is a bill that would give some protections to landowners in the path of Summit Carbon …
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5/29/25
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To the Editor:
After attending the Monday, April 7 council meeting on the city’s proposed tax meeting, I walked away with mixed emotions. I was upset over another tax increase, yet I realize the …
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4/17/25
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To the Editor:
Renewable energy has massive economic benefits for Iowa communities, many of which have seen continuous population decline that shows no sign of slowing. Harvesting wind brings …
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4/10/25
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To the Editor:
The ELC Girls Basketball season once again has come to a close.
The support of our team from the ELC community during the 2024-2025 season was phenomenal. The crowds at our home …
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3/27/25
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To the Editor:
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything about the proposed CO2 pipeline. I guess I’ve been waiting to see how the cards would fall in South …
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3/14/25
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In January, the Iowa House fast tracked a bill requiring the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) to place a five-year moratorium on new casino permits. The bill, HF144, was introduced on January …
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2/20/25
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Dear Estherville Community,
New Year’s Eve was special this year as we were honored by the ELC School Foundation as Champions in Education.
In 2025, the Foundation will have served ELC for 30 …
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1/16/25
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I think that you will find that almost every community, no matter the size, has a Fire Department. The really big cities will have Career Departments where the firefighters work at the station until …
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12/19/24
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The Emmet County Relay for Life Committee would like to thank you for your generous support and contributions to our fundraising events throughout 2024. No one is untouched when it comes to cancer; …
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12/19/24
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To the Editor
The 2024 Christmas Project distributed new gift items to those who qualified through Upper Des Moines Opportunity on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The Christmas …
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12/12/24
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To the Editor:
At the Emmet County Board of Adjustment meeting Nov. 19th. I was speaking in opposition to the Red Rock wind farm, not in favor of it! I ask the Board of Adjustment to deny the …
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11/29/24
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To the Editor:
In the October 10, 2024, edition of the Estherville News there is an article titled “Red Rock ready for permitting”. Joe Crowley, Invenergy project manager, is quoted, “the …
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11/14/24
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To the Editor:
Red Rock Windmill project, a lot of recent news, ads and or conversation.
I thought this project died or just was never going to happen. Even though it has been nearly 20 years …
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11/14/24
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To the Editor:
America’s wind energy industry is proud to employ veterans at a rate 80% higher than other industries, valuing their patriotism, service mindset, and mission focus.
After …
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11/7/24
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To the Editor:
In recent months a group of neighbors in the Twelve Mile and southern Estherville Townships have learned of the Red Rock wind project, part of Invenergy, finishing the …
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10/31/24
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