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Mark Rose’s journey from apprentice carpenter in Massachusetts to mission director at Avera Holy Family Hospital reflects both personal calling and professional purpose—bringing theological …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/5/26
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Estherville city council approved the first reading of a proposed 15% electric rate increase at its Monday night meeting, with additional readings expected at upcoming meetings before implementation …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/5/26
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Advancing from the Iowa Lakes Community College Show & Jazz Choir festival, Estherville Lincoln Central High School’s jazz choir, Embers, earned an Excellent rating at the State Jazz Choir …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/5/26
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Brides-to-be and newly engaged couples are invited to find inspiration for their dream wedding at the inaugural Bridal Showcase, sponsored by Northwest Iowa’s Community Newspapers, MoJo …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/29/26
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The Iowa Lakes Board of Trustees at its monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20 heard how cosmetology students at the Emmetsburg campus are helping make Iowa Lakes – and the surrounding community – more …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/29/26
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Jan. 27 meeting learned that litigation and other costs related to carbon capture pipelines total $108,822.06.
The billing total to date from …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/29/26
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The Emmet and Palo Alto supervisors discussed sharing services at their annual joint meeting Tuesday, Jan. 27 at River Valley Telephone Cooperative in Graettinger. The venue has been the meeting spot …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/29/26
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Social media reports of ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) activity at Estherville-area businesses spread rapidly through the community starting Thursday, Jan. 15, prompting protests and …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/29/26
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The Friends of Fort Defiance at its Tuesday, Jan. 20 meeting at the Estherville Public Library Sanborn Room discussed plans for their second annual soup and dessert supper. This year’s supper will …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/29/26
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When Cole Anderson was looking for rural property to buy about a year ago, he searched all over the area before settling on something closer to home - a house right here in Estherville, where he grew …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/29/26
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As the Emmet County Cattlemen’s Association prepares for its upcoming annual banquet, 2026 carries extra significance as the organization celebrates its 60th year.
Founded in 1966 as the Emmet …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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1/29/26
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Four Estherville Lincoln Central speech events earned Division I ratings at the District Large Group Speech Contest on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Spencer High School, advancing to the State competition …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/29/26
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A small but passionate group of local residents has been working on the homelessness problem in Emmet County for about a year. Representatives from UDMO, local government, clergy, and community …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/22/26
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Fourth District U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra of Hull broke the ice on a freezing Monday morning to make his bid for Iowa governor at Central Perk in Estherville.
Feenstra, who defeated Steve King in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/22/26
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Estherville City Council approved the purchase of two oil coolers for the municipal power plant Monday night at a cost of $231,100, following an equipment failure that contaminated approximately …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/22/26
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The chief executive officer of RIDES, the area transit service serving Emmet and five other area counties, made a funding request to the Emmet County Board of Supervisors for fiscal 2027 at the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/22/26
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The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board continued progress on its planned new stadium entrance and reviewed the proposed architectural agreement with Graves Construction of Spencer. The review …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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1/22/26
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The clicking of tiles and bursts of laughter filled a corner of the Estherville Public Library Monday evening as eight women gathered around two tables for their monthly mah jongg …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/22/26
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A water quality researcher whose work has focused on agricultural pollution for decades announced Friday he will challenge incumbent Mike Naig for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, framing the race as a …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/15/26
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The Ringsted City Council at its Monday, Jan. 12 meeting saw some light at the end of the tunnel in finding funding to replace a furnace in the city library.
Diane Nelsen of the Library Board said …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/15/26
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Local residents have been curious about the hole in Superior. Greystone Construction, with a location in Spirit Lake, is managing the project. NEW Cooperative is building a new fertilizer building in …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/15/26
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Iowa became the first state to receive a federal education waiver this month when U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon joined Gov. Kim Reynolds at Denison High School to announce new flexibility in …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/15/26
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Winter may seem like a quiet season for Estherville’s parks, but the Parks and Recreation Board spent its Monday evening meeting planning for a busy year ahead.
The Phillips Pavilion renovation …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/15/26
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors in a special meeting Tuesday approved a settlement agreement with the Red Rock wind farm project, essentially averting a possible multi-million lawsuit against …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/15/26
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Foundation kicked off its only fundraiser on New Year’s Eve with its third annual gala. The event’s theme was Casino Royale, with a number of guests and Foundation …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/8/26
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