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*Content warning – this article contains content about suicide. If you or someone you know may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, thoughts of self-harm, or a mental health issue, call 988 to speak …
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9/5/24
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After reviewing changes in Iowa Code in the role of county compensation boards play in recommending elected officials’ salaries, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 3 …
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9/5/24
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While a roadblock from the South Dakota Supreme Court seemed to halt the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project, the Iowa Utilities Commission gave the project the go-ahead late on Wednesday, Aug. …
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9/5/24
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Estherville’s new mayor is a familiar face. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Estherville city council passed a motion to appoint Kenny Billings as mayor. Kenny submitted a letter of interest to …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/5/24
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Editor’s note: The Estherville Boys Golf Team’s first trip to the state golf meet resulted in a state championship in 1974. The following story is about that team. Estherville returned to state …
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By Mark Gambaiana,
Iowa Golf Association
Special to the Estherville News
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9/5/24
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees at their Tuesday, Aug. 20 meeting at the college Administration Building in downtown Estherville heard how the college Success Center is making a …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/29/24
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Former Armstrong mayor Greg Buum was granted a bond reduction from the $67,000 charged upon his February, 2021 arrest for various charges in connection with alleged irregularities committed by …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/29/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Aug. 27 meeting heard an update on West Swan Lake restoration.
Supervisor Tim Schumacher, speaking remotely, noted an amiable meeting with …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/29/24
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The Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources is adjusting its approach to rehabilitating West Swan Lake near Gruver after facing unexpected challenges in its restoration efforts. Mike Hawkins, District …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/29/24
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The Graettinger Labor Day Celebration celebrates 128 years starting tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 30. On Friday the men’s golf tournament begins at noon while the night includes Big Nacho Karaoke at Side …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/29/24
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Ready or not, the first day of school arrived for Estherville Lincoln Central students on Tuesday.
Outside the middle school entrance, ELC staff gathered for the 7th annual welcome event, “Give …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/29/24
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Reporting from DVIDS, the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, the Nellis Air Force Base public affairs office, and local Air Force veterans Dan and Melissa Lutat recounted a harrowing …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/29/24
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/22/24
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A few years ago, Ringsted celebrated Danish Days every June – several days filled with rummage sales, the crowning of Little Miss Mermaid and activities surrounding that hallowed Danish icon, the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/22/24
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The Armstrong City Council at its Tuesday, Aug. 13 meeting approved a $12,700 revolving loan to Josh and Karen Gates of Armstrong Building Supply.
Nicky Simpson, head of the city Revolving Loan …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/22/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors in a Tuesday, Aug. 20 joint meeting with Palo Alto County approved a drone survey to determine June storm damages to joint drainage districts EPA 17 and EPA …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/22/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board made moves to make additions to the athletics programs offered in the school district.
At its regular meeting, held Wednesday, Aug. 14, the board …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/22/24
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At Monday’s city council meeting, the council considered plans to honor veterans by displaying banners on light polls in Estherville. The banners cost $150 per veteran family are available in …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/22/24
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Clint Henik has been carving into wood with a chainsaw for nearly a decade. Monday, he came to Estherville for several hours to begin carving a hummingbird for the rock garden. He departed the city …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/22/24
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Estherville mayor A.J. Edwards began his term as of Jan. 1, 2024 after winning the November, 2023 election. Edwards told the Estherville News in our election guide that the people of Estherville are …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/22/24
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New Estherville Lincoln Central superintendent Aiddy Phomvisay will have an experienced staff as he begins his first year with the school district.
This year there are only four new full-time …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/22/24
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When people reach age 125, they might get a little creaky in the joints, walk with a limp or have a little trouble seeing or hearing.
That was not the case with Ringsted, though, which this past …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/15/24
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Travis Sheridan, Emmet County Emergency Management Director, said in a recent talk with Estherville Rotary, “I never want to go through it again.” Sheridan was talking about the flooding that …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/15/24
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There is good news happening with the city of Estherville’s parks and recreational programs. Really, there is. However, the parks & recreation board addressed once again the issue of vandalism at …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/15/24
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Barb Heenan, who grew up in Estherville, encourages others to do hard things. “No matter what the hard thing is, you can still do it,” Heenan said at a gathering of friends from the Estherville …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/15/24
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