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It was back to the drawing board for the Emmet County Planning and Zoning Board which met in a Wednesday, Nov. 6 work session in the Emmet County Courthouse Boardroom to start anew in writing an …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/14/24
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Just prior to the outcome of Tuesday’s election, Emmet County Republican Party Chair Jim Boyer expressed confidence in the Electoral College system and the election system in general.
“I’ve …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/14/24
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At First Christian Church in Estherville, women of the Adult Fellowship have been gathering together and sewing quilts for the Community Christmas Project since that project’s inception in 1982. In …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/14/24
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Tuesday night’s Chamber banquet came as a surprise to the 2024 Citizen of the Year. Estherville Fire Department Lt. Don Edwards had to be tricked into attending the banquet because, Chamber …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/14/24
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Approximately 50 veterans and their families attended the Demoney Elementary Veterans Day program on Monday at Estherille Lincoln Central.
The veterans, who attended indicated they had served …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/14/24
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With sunny skies and a temperature moving around 40 and a wind from the north gusting above 20 mph, a small band of more than 30 area residents attended the annual Veterans Day Ceremony put on by VFW …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/14/24
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For the ninth year, the Estherville VFW gathered to honor people who make a difference in the community. This year, in addition to law enforcement, rescue and medical personnel, teachers, and others, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/14/24
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Last week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra announced eight members who will serve on the 2024 Military Academy Selection Board for Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District. One of those members is Lexie Ruter …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/7/24
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A new volunteer tutoring program at Demoney Elementary School in Estherville is taking an unexpected approach to helping students succeed. Demoney WIN (What is Needed) seeks volunteers to help …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/7/24
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The Estherville City Council learned Monday that more than 1,100 homes in the city have water service lines with unknown materials, while 14 properties have confirmed lead service lines, prompting a …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/7/24
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Sometimes, patriotism can be inherited.
That is certainly the case of Zach Kane and his father Marty of Ringsted.
Zach recently completed a memorial wall of Ringsted area veterans that hangs …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/24
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Avera Holy Family’s new CEO is Michelle Majerus, MBA, FACHE, who was recently named to Becker’s Hospital Review 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know list. Majerus arrived in Estherville a few …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/7/24
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As of press time early Wednesday morning, the Associated Press had called this year’s Presidential Election, giving a second term to former President Donald Trump-R.
With a handful of states …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/7/24
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Nearly 72 percent (4,831) of Emmet County registered voters (6,716) went to the polls on Tuesday for the 2024 General Election, according to the unofficial totals released late Tuesday evening.
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/7/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Drama Department took a different route this year with a mystery-comedy called “I Don’t Have a Clue.”
Since Lorie Irwin became the director, the school …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/7/24
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With many opponents – and a few proponents – the Emmet County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on a revised wind energy ordinance Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Emmet County Courthouse …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/31/24
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Members of VFW Post 3388 in Estherville planned to present a flag burning ceremony Saturday night. The public demonstration was meant to show the proper way to dispose of the American flag. The …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/31/24
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Sidney Feckers Krueger recently began her duties as Emmet County naturalist Oct. 21.
Krueger has a lot to celebrate recently, with her marriage to Austin Krueger Sept. 28. The couple lives in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/31/24
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Ryan and Kyle Coleman purchased Motor Inn, the Estherville Chevy-GMC dealership, and the Spirit Lake Ford and the Spirit Lake Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep dealerships. Both brothers have come up in sales, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/31/24
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The Estherville Airport Taxiway funding has been a perennial topic at Estherville city council meetings and a celebrated part of progress at the Estherville Airport. The airport serves three primary …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/31/24
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After hearing comments from the public at a Thursday, Oct. 24 public hearing, with some of the same persons present at their Tuesday, Oct. 29 meeting, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors sent an …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/31/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Marching Band wrapped another award-winning season with an Excellent rating at the Iowa High School Music Association State Marching Festival on Oct. 12.
This …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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10/31/24
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The Heartland Honor Choir performed Thursday evening after a day of workshops with Dr. Ryan Person, Director of Choral Activities at Morningside University in Sioux City. The Heartland Honor Choir …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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10/24/24
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Twenty-nine Iowa nursing homes are now in the hands of a private equity firm. Iowa Capital Dispatch found the information in Skilled Nursing News magazine. A real estate brokerage, Marcus & …
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by Amy H. Peterson with information from Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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10/24/24
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To the residents of Armstrong Grove Township, Center Township, Emmet Township, Iowa Lake Township, Lincoln Township; the Emmet County Board of Supervisors passed resolutions that the following public …
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10/24/24
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