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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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12/19/24
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In the Emmet County Board of Supervisors’ final meeting of the year Tuesday, Dec. 17, elected officials were sworn in as they took the oath of office administered by Magistrate David …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/19/24
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How Emmet County should deal with alternative energies such as solar and wind farms was a key topic for the Emmet County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Emmet County Attorney Melanie …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/19/24
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Former Estherville resident Barb (Von Hagen) Heenan is 14 days into a double-lung transplant. Heenan’s transplant was number 289 at University of Iowa Hospitals.
In our July 18 issue, the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/19/24
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“I don’t blow my own horn. It’s not about me,” Pastor Doug Burton said, reflecting on his 45-year journey of service to the Estherville community. But the story of how a radio announcer …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/19/24
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The Estherville City Council learned Monday that the city has been awarded a $1.39 million grid resilience grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for modernizing its electrical …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/19/24
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Jeff Dicks’ retirement as a school superintendent didn’t last long. He retired as the shared superintendent at Newell-Fonda and Albert City-Truesdale this past June,
On Monday, the …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/19/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Sixth Grade Choir donned ‘ugly’ Christmas sweaters to sing a song called “Ugly Christmas Sweater.” The sixth grade choir is directed by Sally Ites. For more …
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12/19/24
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The Ringsted City Council weighed the pros and cons of opting for a new warning siren as part of a countywide hazardous mitigation plan grant application.
That option came up when Emmet County …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/12/24
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation recognized scholarship donors at a reception Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center on the Estherville campus.
Scholarships are an …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/12/24
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ARMSTRONG — An 4-H Alumni Award presented to Chelsey and Derek Smith was just one of many honors handed out at the 2024 Emmet County 4-H Awards Night on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Other top award winners …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/12/24
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Just because it’s fall, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to still do outside – or to study the outdoors.
Emmet County Conservation Board Naturalist Sidney Krueger told Emmet County …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/12/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Dec. 10 meeting approved amending the 2013 zoning ordinance to rezone 41.81 acres from agriculture district to C-1 highway commercial.
The …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/12/24
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The Estherville Parks and Recreation Board discussed launching a youth tackle football program in partnership with the Regional Wellness Center (RWC) during their December meeting Monday night, while …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/12/24
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There’s a new bench at Demoney Elementary’s playground. The purpose of the Buddy Bench is to promote inclusivity and empathy in the students. If a student is feeling lonely or …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/12/24
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With little assistance available from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Emmet County Planning and Zoning Board at a Wednesday, Dec. 4 work session ironed out regulations for siting windmills …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/12/24
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When Megan Huntley started working in the kitchen at Good Samaritan Society’s Estherville center 19 years ago, she never imagined she’d one day return as its administrator. But after working her …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/12/24
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When Megan Huntley started working in the kitchen at Good Samaritan Society’s Estherville center 19 years ago, she never imagined she’d one day return as its administrator. But after working her …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/12/24
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Estherville’s TUBACHRISTMAS event last Thursday drew crowds who enjoyed a soup supper and mild weather. The famous tuba ensemble featured 18 horn players gathered from throughout the area. Laura …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/12/24
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At a special meeting Wednesday, Dec. 4, Estherville Lincoln Central superintendent Aiddy Phomvisay submitted his resignation after less than six months on the job.
An …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/5/24
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A Nov. 19 news release from the Iowa State Auditor’s office reported 22 findings in a procedures report of fiscal 2023 finances.
Eighteen of the findings were repeated from the previous …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/5/24
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The Estherville City Council approved changes to the city’s solid waste collection ordinance Monday night as it prepares for the arrival of new automated garbage service equipment in …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/5/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Dec. 3 meeting discussed the county Board of Adjustment’s rejection of Red Rock wind farm’s conditional use application the previous …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/5/24
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In the Emmet County Courthouse third-floor district courtroom, in a drama approaching a murder trial verdict, the Emmet County Board of Adjustment Monday after a public hearing denied a conditional …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/5/24
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In the Emmet County Courthouse third-floor district courtroom, in a drama approaching a murder trial verdict, the Emmet County Board of Adjustment Monday after a public hearing denied a conditional …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/5/24
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