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Emmet County Extension Youth and 4-H coordinator Katelyn Herzberg brought a new initiative to a meeting for Chapter ON of PEO in Estherville recently. Herzberg, herself a 4-H youth when she was …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/27/25
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With the Estherville Lincoln Central Girls Basketball Team heading to the state basketball tournament next week, school officials want to allow enough time for those who want to attend to take care …
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2/27/25
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Kelly Kroenke and Rhonda Russell have striven to infuse new energy into the activities program for residents of Aspire Nursing home in Estherville. After Kroenke took her granddaughter to get a …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/27/25
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GRAETTINGER — The annual meeting of Palo Alto and Emmet County Supervisors took place last Tuesday in Graettinger at River Valley Telecommunications beginning at 10:30 a.m. All but one supervisor …
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By Diane Weiand
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2/20/25
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Emmet County Sheriff Justin Schultes presented his monthly report and clarified some future goals with the Armstrong City Council at its Wednesday, Feb. 12 meeting.
Schultes noted 27 calls for …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/20/25
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Darren Bumgarner, planning director at Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission, offered suggestions on a draft of a new wind energy conversion system ordinance at the Emmet County Planning …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/20/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors Tuesday Feb. 18 discussed a draft of a new wind energy regulations.
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Richard McKean reviewed proposed setbacks from …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/20/25
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See Iowa State Senator Dave Rowley (R-Spirit Lake)’s weekly newsletter appears elsewhere in this edition of the Estherville News.
In the continuing coverage of the 2024 Iowa Cancer Consortium …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/20/25
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Bird flu outbreaks have affected counties near Emmet County, including Palo Alto county, affecting 31,100 birds; Clay County with 17,700; O'Brien with 351,400; Osceola County with over five million …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/20/25
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The Estherville city council Monday night made a significant move to address space constraints and improve working conditions for officers and leadership of the Estherville Police Department. The new …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/20/25
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District Board of Directors last Friday named Andrew Armstead as the district’s next superintendent.
Armstead is the principal of MVAOCOU High …
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2/20/25
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In the heart of Estherville, where community spirit runs as deep as winter snow, local Special Olympics committee member Dave Carrico leans forward in his chair, eyes bright with passion as he …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/20/25
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The Ringsted City Council at their Monday, Feb. 10 meeting approved a new warning siren for the city.
Mayor pro-tem Travis Nielsen said the electrical costs would be $2,950 with placement on the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/13/25
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Kristine Pietsch filed suit against Alliance Staffing and nine individuals connected with moovero in Armstrong on April 30, 2024, for injuries to her hands she sustained in a machine mishap. Pietsch …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/13/25
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Al Zeitz, director of the renewable energy program at Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative in Estherville, fielded questions about wind turbines at a Thursday, Feb. 6 Emmet County Planning and Zoning …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/13/25
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The Warrior Ruck March is returning to Estherville July 19, 2025. The American Legion, VFW, and Family Readiness Team are seeking donations from the community to help with the cost associated with …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/13/25
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David Swartz, longtime managing editor and sports editor of the Estherville News, brought home first place for his February 2024 sports photo of senior Asher Molacek celebrating with fans after his …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/13/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Feb. 11 meeting approved hiring Thomas Schultes, brother of Emmet County Sheriff Justin Schultes, on a part-time basis.
Sheriff Schultes said …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/13/25
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The ensemble acting duo of Caden Hoffman and Sophia Schumacher will represent Estherville Lincoln Central High School at the All-State Speech Festival Feb. 22 for their piece, CP I Love U. Tickets …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/13/25
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The Emmet County Nature Center Foundation and Emmet County Conservation Board planned their annual banquet when they met Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Emmet County Nature Center near Wallingford.
The …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/13/25
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In his book “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” Douglas Adams said 42 is the answer to life, the universe and everything. That concept is singing true for Galaxy, a band started in …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/13/25
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The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board has some big decisions to make concerning facilities planning. One key decision is to upgrade the current high school or build a new school.
At its …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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2/13/25
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By the time you read this, the Estherville Lincoln Central School Board will likely have selected a new superintendent.
The board met Wednesday, Feb. 5 to review the applicants and selected two …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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2/13/25
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Estherville, population 6,000, is expecting a massive influx of visitors as the community prepares to serve as overnight host for RAGBRAI on July 21, 2025. At Monday evening’s parks & recreation …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/13/25
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Estherville Lincoln Central’s cheerleaders and student section react to a layup by Rylee Yager right before the end of the third quarter in the Midgets’ win over Spirit Lake last Friday. For more …
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2/13/25
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