Free grants and low-interest loans are available to Emmet County homeowners through the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund, Inc. Kristin Westerman, who coordinates the program, held a Zoom … more

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, March 28 meeting reviewed progress on courthouse renovation plans and funding. ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) money will fund the project. … more

Johanson’s Café & Pizzeria in Armstrong is making a move to Bancroft this spring. The Armstrong café will close at the end of March and open their Bancroft operation in the former Wrangling … more

ARMSTRONG — So in which branch of the service did Great-Uncle Henry serve? What year did my great-grandfather die? When did that big flood happen? Those are the sorts of questions area residents … more

Just over a year ago, Rob Patterson, Mike Hawkins and Michelle Wilson of the Iowa DNR spoke to a crowd of stakeholders of West Swan Lake in Emmet County about the planned restoration of the lake to … more

On Tuesday, March 21, Avera Holy Family clinic welcomed new health care providers, including two nurse practitioners who are newer to the Estherville clinic, but not to patient care, Karen Pennings, … more

In Iowa, carbon dioxide pipeline companies must secure voluntary easements from the owners of 90% of private land that falls on their proposed pipeline routes. If the companies secure voluntary … more

In Iowa, carbon dioxide pipeline companies must secure voluntary easements from the owners of 90% of private land that falls on their proposed pipeline routes. If the companies secure voluntary … more

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, March 21 meeting decided to hold the line on employee health insurance costs with a zero percent increase for 2023-34. Denise Ballard and … more

Grace Lutat, a graduating senior at Estherville Lincoln Central High School, has been named one of more than 5,000 candidates in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were … more