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The Estherville City Council approved the local funding match Monday evening for two flood-prone property acquisitions that will be purchased through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance program, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/8/26
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The Estherville City Council approved labor agreements with both the police and public works unions Monday evening, along with raising building permit and zoning fees for the first time in nearly …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/8/26
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Due to inadequate time for a legal notice, planned approval of a settlement agreement between Emmet County and the Red Rock wind project has been delayed from Jan. 2 to Jan 13.
The Emmet County …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/8/26
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Saturday morning brought together a dozen puzzle competitors to the Estherville Public Library for its annual competition. Teams of four raced to complete identical 500 piece puzzles within the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/8/26
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The Estherville City Council approved a $42,000 architectural agreement Monday evening to transform the old Phillips Pavilion pool bathhouse into a four-season community shelter, marking a …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/8/26
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As 2026 begins, Estherville residents can look forward to exciting changes at two beloved local establishments under the Aventus Partners umbrella. Jake De St. Hubert and Creed, the duo behind …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/1/26
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The Treasury will officially stop minting pennies in 2026 after issuing its final order for penny blanks in November. A few Estherville News readers spoke about what pennies have meant in their …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/1/26
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The Treasury will officially stop minting pennies in 2026 after issuing its final order for penny blanks in November. A few Estherville News readers spoke about what pennies have meant in their …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/1/26
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It was just before 2 p.m. on Sunday when the Estherville Municipal Airport recorded a wind gust of 83 mph. Conditions at the time included a wintry mix of heavy snow and freezing fog along with the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/1/26
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Ice, ice baby
The ice rink is here – the installation happened Dec. 16 for the winter season ahead, and water was added on the tarp to make ice on December 22. A quick solution to the soggy …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/1/26
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The Emmet County Compensation Board voted Wednesday, Dec. 17 to recommend 5% salary increases for elected officials and their deputies for fiscal year 2027, continuing efforts to address what some …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/25/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors heard but took no action on Emmet County Compensation Board recommended raises for elected officials at the supervisors’ last meeting of the year Tuesday, Dec. …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/25/25
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An imposing metal eagle, crafted entirely from scrap steel and salvaged materials, is now greeting visitors just inside the main entrance of NorthStar Bank & Agency in Estherville.
The sculpture …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/25/25
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The crisp December air rang with children’s laughter and the jingle of sleigh bells Saturday as Peterson Point Historic Farmstead in Wallingford transformed into a winter wonderland for its annual …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/25/25
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If you blinked, you might have missed 2025 – but what a ride it was while it lasted.
From the January announcement that sent the whole town into planning overdrive (spoiler: RAGBRAI was coming) …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/25/25
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Last week, community members gathered for a candlelight service of carols and readings surrounding Saint Lucia, the saint of light from Sicilian lore also celebrated in Sweden and shared with its …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/18/25
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees adjourned its old board and called the new board to order at its organizational meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Reelected trustees Curt Petersen, Kari …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/18/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Dec. 16 meeting continued a moratorium on wind energy conversion systems until March 31, 2026.
The moratorium, which would have otherwise …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/18/25
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The Estherville City Council clocked 17 minutes at its pithy and productive meeting Monday evening, December 15. Mayor Tony Condon swore in Julie Clark for another term representing Ward 2 and the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/18/25
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Estherville Lincoln Central’s outgoing school board took care of final business before two new members took their places on the board Monday.
With two members, Sandy Fandel and Kathy Beernink, …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/18/25
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Due to a misunderstanding of sharing costs, Ringsted City Council members at their Monday, Dec. 8 meeting found themselves in limbo as to how to pay for replacement of a furnace in the city …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/11/25
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The Emmet County Conservation Board discussed Tuttle Lake campground facilities at its Thursday, Dec. 4 meeting.
Naturalist Sidney Krueger said Tuttle Lake campground needed a septic tank …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/11/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Dec. 9 meeting heard funding requests from two nonprofit agencies.
In her annual report and funding request. Discover House Board Treasurer …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/11/25
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Brad Sherman brought his campaign to Estherville Monday, Dec. 8, outlining his vision for Iowa’s future while fielding questions from local residents on topics …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/11/25
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The Estherville Parks and Recreation Board tackled several community initiatives during its Monday evening meeting, with exciting news about the arrival of a new ice rink and continued investment in …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/11/25
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