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The Ringsted City Council at their Monday, March 10 meeting learned that the city’s insurance coverage will see a slight decrease – even while offering somewhat better coverage.
Kevin Laabs of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/20/25
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The Armstrong City Council nipped in the bud a relatively brief agenda when they met Wednesday, March 12.
Two of five agenda items – the sheriff’s report by Emmet County Sheriff Justin …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/20/25
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The Emmet County Nature Center was busy last week, with a “worm moon hike” Thursday followed by the Nature Center Foundation banquet Saturday night at the Elks Lodge that saw a moderate-sized …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/20/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, March 18 meeting renewed the county contract with Estherville Ambulance Service.
City of Estherville Administrator Penny Clayton appeared …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/20/25
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The Estherville City Council Monday evening approved a new perpetual agreement with Estherville Ambulance Service, securing continued emergency medical coverage for residents while approving major …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/20/25
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Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of articles about Estherville Ambulance’s struggles to recruit volunteer EMTs and paramedics, and the goal of ambulance service becoming an essential …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/20/25
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The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board on Monday moved forward with plans to create a new stadium entrance for Hoyt Luithly Field.
Mackenzie Ashland of Beck Engineering presented a …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/20/25
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Last Thursday’s ELC music department variety show featured solos and ensembles, treats and sweets under the direction of directors Mrs. Laura Giebler, Mr. Tim Schumacher, and Mr. Craig Began, with …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/20/25
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Emmet County supervisors have discussed Courthouse handicap access for several years. Currently, persons with disabilities must access the Courthouse by entering the Law Center, going down a ramp to …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/14/25
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The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division is deploying to the Middle East later this year in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Families, employers, educators and community leaders are …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/14/25
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The Emmet County Nature Center Foundation will hold its annual banquet Saturday, March 15 at the Elks Lodge in Estherville.
The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a social hour followed by 6 p.m. …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/14/25
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Dist. 5 Sen. Dave Rowley and Dist. 9 Rep. Henry Stone addressed constituent concerns at a legislative townhall meeting Saturday, March 8 at the Regional Wellness Center in Estherville. The town hall …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/14/25
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Hold onto your helmets, folks. Estherville RAGBRAI is rolling out the red carpet for the one and only Pork Tornadoes as our headlining band. These crowd favorites are bringing their infectious energy …
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3/14/25
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Estherville is already pedaling into high gear with preparations for RAGBRAI 2025, as revealed during Monday’s Parks and Recreation Board meeting. The city’s executive committee has established a …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/14/25
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Editor’s note: Trinity and Raynee LaGrange will be featured in the April edition of Our Hometown, coming in the newspaper March 27.
After Trinity and Raynee LaGrange’s photoshoot at the end …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/14/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, March 4 meeting committed to giving $20,000 toward the RAGBRAI event coming to Estherville July 21-22.
Estherville Chamber of Commerce …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/7/25
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Saturday, March 1, Estherville Lincoln Central High School took students to individual speech district contest in seven categories. District competition was held at Okoboji Middle School. All entries …
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3/7/25
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Estherville residents will soon have the rare opportunity to experience world-class opera without leaving town when OPERA Iowa, Des Moines Metro Opera’s educational touring troupe, brings Joshua …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/7/25
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Tena Sunde, director of the Estherville Public Library since November of 2011, submitted her resignation last week, effective June 30. Sunde is getting married this summer and will move to Minnesota. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/7/25
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At Monday evening’s council meeting, Allan Origer addressed the city council during its public form period with information about his efforts to find an affordable way to salvage the property on …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/7/25
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Friday was a day full of excitement and spirit throughout the Estherville Lincoln Central School district.
At Demoney Elementary School, the students were rewarded for their efforts, with their …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/7/25
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The Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) will roll into Estherville this summer, and community leaders are already gearing up for the influx of cyclists and festivities RAGBRAI …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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3/7/25
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Get ready to pedal your way to excitement with the Estherville RAGBRAI Logo and Theme Reveal.
Hold onto your handlebars, folks. Estherville has snagged the title of Overnight Host Town for the …
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From Lexie Ruter - Estherville Chamber Director
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3/7/25
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Estherville Lincoln Central alum Jayson Moeller (light blue shirt), now a sports anchor with KTIV in Sioux City, encourages the ELC student section to cheer the Midgets at the Class 3A Girls State …
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3/7/25
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The Ringsted Community Improvement Organization discussed renovation projects at the Ringsted Danish Museum during their Sunday, Feb. 23 meeting at Smoke ‘N Firehouse in Ringsted.
Jeff Black …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/27/25
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