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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors held a work session on a revised wind energy ordinance following its Tuesday, Nov. 21 meeting. While the board agreed on most remaining points, members were …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/23/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors, at its Tuesday, Sept. 21 meeting, approved adopting E-Verify, a screening system for county employees to ensure work eligibility in the United States.
Emmet …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/23/25
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RINGSTED — Marilyn Meyer, 89, of Ringsted, achieved her goal this fall by growing a giant pumpkin weighing in at an incredible 480 pounds.
Meyer set out to grow a pumpkin as big as her age after …
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10/23/25
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The Estherville Lincoln Central High School Choir held its fall infomance on Sunday, Oct. 19. Director Ethan Hexamer said the choir members were just miraculous human beings who put in hard work …
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10/23/25
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The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board took another step Monday toward upgrading Hoyt Luithly Stadium.
To provide financing options, the board set a public hearing for 5:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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10/23/25
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Saturday morning, over 100 people met on the south block of Estherville’s Library Square with signs proclaiming why they were demonstrating. Retired veterans and current servicemembers, business …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/23/25
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The Ringsted City Council at their Monday, Oct. 13 meeting agreed to take up the issue of replacing a furnace in the library portion of the City Hall building.
Robin Hansen of the Library Board …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/16/25
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After several previous closed sessions during council meetings, the Armstrong City Council at its Wednesday, Oct. 8 meeting approved three resolutions authorizing a change order and a settlement …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/16/25
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A fiscal 2024 audit of the City of Armstrong had 17 findings, 16 of which were repeated from the previous year.
The audit released by the Office of Auditor of State Oct. 8 reported “lack of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/16/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Oct. 14 meeting approved a five-year upgrade for Sheriff’s Office body cameras at a cost of $103,000.
Information Technology Director Trevor …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/16/25
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Local businesses are optimistic about the future, with nearly 4 in 10 Emmet County companies planning to expand in the next three years and an estimated $5.55 million in capital investment on the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/16/25
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Teams of four will race against the clock on October 25, tackling pizza, puzzles, and perhaps a few competitive rivalries — all to support Upper Des Moines Opportunity’s critical food pantry …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/16/25
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The Estherville Parks and Recreation Board is exploring the possibility of bringing back outdoor ice skating with a new rink that could serve both recreational skaters and the growing number of local …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/16/25
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The Estherville Aquatic Center wrapped up another successful season with increased season pass usage, popular special events, and strong private swim lesson enrollment, according to a report …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/16/25
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Dance Team performed prior to last Friday’s football game between the Midgets and top-ranked Kuemper Catholic of Carroll. Look for the dance team at this Friday’s …
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10/16/25
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If you want to camp in Emmet County campgrounds, you had better do it by Oct. 17, because that’s the last day they’ll be open for the season.
The Emmet County Nature Center Foundation and …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/9/25
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Attorneys squared off in a motion hearing last week over how a whistleblower lawsuit against Iowa Lakes Community College should proceed, debating arcane legal questions that could determine whether …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/9/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Oct. 7 meeting approved a $5,563.58 bid from Lakes Plumbing and Heating to install additional duct work in the Annex Building on the south side …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/9/25
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The Estherville Fire Department responded to a residential porch fire just before 3 p.m. Monday at 709 14th Ave. North. No injuries were reported.
According to Fire Chief Travis Sheridan, the …
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10/9/25
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Due to courthouse construction, no voting will occur in the Emmet County Courthouse for the 2025 City and School Election. Due to courthouse construction, all absentee voting for the 2025 City and …
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10/9/25
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The city council approved a resolution to purchase the J&J Ag building to house the Estherville Fire Department during Monday night’s city council meeting. There are a few steps between the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/9/25
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Estherville Lincoln Central fourth graders traded textbooks for hands-on learning Wednesday, Oct. 1, as they attended the 2025 Farm Safety Day at the Emmet County Fairgrounds and the Estherville Ag …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/9/25
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Beautiful balloon floats through Estherville from below the Swinging Bridge to Estherville Municipal Airport
Tony Condon came to town with a trailer full of goodies last Thursday. The largest was …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/2/25
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Lincoln Larsen, Iowa Lakes Community College instrumental music director, gave a faculty recital last week along with Laura Garred as collaborative pianist, performing songs in chronological order of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/2/25
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Emmet County is no longer a voting member of the Central Iowa Detention youth shelter, Emmet County Supervisor Jeff Quastad told the Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 30 …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/2/25
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