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Two months into her tenure as Estherville Public Library director, Nicole Weber is already making her mark on the Carnegie-era local landmark and the many books and activities inside. Speaking to the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/11/25
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The Estherville Parks and Recreation Board met Monday evening to review expenditures, approve community event requests, and address ongoing operational challenges.
Budget issues and and credit …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/11/25
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Coronation is Thursday evening—The 2025 Estherville Lincoln Central king and queen candidates include, from left, Conner Matheson, Ella Regelstad, Hanna Paulson, Caden Hoffman, Taye Hanby, Lexi …
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9/11/25
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Billy Joe Long, driver of the semi that collided with a North Union school bus, and Jenna Schild, parent of one of the injured children on the bus, have filed suit in Emmet County District Court …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/4/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 2 meeting approved giving $1,500 in local option sales and services tax money toward the annual VFW First Responder and Recognition Meal …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/4/25
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Caden Walders of Ringsted told the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting that the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute, in which he participated, was “one of the best learning …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/4/25
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Emmet County is awaiting delivery of a 28E agreement that would allow the county to join a coalition of up to 15 counties in filing an amicus brief in a pending appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in a …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/4/25
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The Estherville city council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday evening to participate in a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program that will allow the federal agency to purchase and …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/4/25
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Last year The Emmet County Historical Society approached local artist J.D (Jeff) Speltz about a large mural project they had in mind for the Lt. Colonel Ret. Hugh S. Greig Building in Estherville. …
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By Kristin Grabinoski
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9/4/25
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What began as a report of a double homicide on North 15th Street Monday afternoon turned out to be a swatting call, according to the Estherville Police Department.
Estherville Police Chief Brent …
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9/4/25
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Estherville Lincoln Central has survived its first, and by now part of its second week of school. Students at Demoney Elementary School have been welcomed by a new principal who combines a family …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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9/4/25
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Estherville Lincoln Central and Iowa Lakes Community College students and staff got together Wednesday, Aug. 27 for the Back to School Bash, a 12-year tradition. Photos by Michael Tidemann
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9/4/25
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Barring unforeseen rains, a resurrected Danish Days was a success, Ringsted Community Improvement Organization members agreed at a table-top discussion Thursday, Aug. 21 at Smoke “N Firehouse No. …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/28/25
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Leaders, staff, community members, Estherville Chamber Ambassadors, and just a few of the children who spend their days at Tiny Treasures Childcare and Nature Explorers Preschool gathered Friday …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/28/25
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Grants are an essential funding component for any institution of higher learning. The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees at its Tuesday, Aug. 19 meeting heard how grants help the college …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/28/25
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Kevin Brosh has been a familiar face at Estherville Fareway for years. One day last month, he said he felt like he was coming down with something. He had a headache and told coworkers that he was …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/28/25
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Dr. Arlyn Omtvedt reflects on choosing animals over plants, building community trust, and the evolving bond between humans and their animals in a conversation with the Estherville News.
Dr. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/28/25
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The Armstrong City Council at its Wednesday, Aug. 13 meeting approved final payment to Beck Engineering for work on Golf Course Drive.
Engineer Jason Eygabroad noted the city still retained …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/21/25
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The Estherville city council took several significant steps Monday night to modernize city operations and address ongoing policy concerns, approving the purchase of robotic street painting equipment …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/21/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Aug. 19 meeting approved a resolution authorizing a settlement payout agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for work on the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/21/25
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With in-take conferences on Monday and classes starting Tuesday, the Estherville Lincoln Central School Board took action on several items relating to the start of the school year.
At its regular …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/21/25
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Estherville Veterans of Foreign Post 3388 was once again recognized for outstanding community service. The post recently received plaques from the Veterans of Foreign Wars - Department of …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/21/25
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Estherville Lincoln Central welcomes seven new teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Four of them have deep Emmet County roots including long-time resident Lori Olberding and native Nick Leonard. The …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/21/25
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Estherville Lincoln Central is moving closer to a major upgrade at Hoyt Luithly Field. If all remains on schedule, the football/track and field stadium will feature a new west-side entrance in time …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/21/25
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Iowa Lakes Community College and the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District are excited to announce the 12th Annual Back to School Bash, taking place Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 5:30 to …
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8/21/25
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