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Monday night, the Estherville city council approved a loan agreement in the amount of $2,228,000 to finance a wastewater treatment plant improvement project. The council has been studying facility …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/7/23
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The Many Voices Choir presented its annual Christmas concert in Estherville Saturday afternoon. It was the second of three concerts for the choir.
The first concert was Saturday, Nov. 26 at St. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/7/23
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Just because you’re at first and goal, that doesn’t mean you’re going to make a touchdown.
That was the message pipeline opponents received when they met Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Iowa Lakes …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/7/23
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The Estherville Lincoln School Foundation has moved its annual Champions in Education fundraiser to New Year’s Eve with a Gatsby/1920s themed New Year’s Eve gala at the Estherville Elks Club …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/7/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Nov. 28 meeting approved a new loan from the county’s revolving loan fund to the owner of Country Greens Golf Course in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/30/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Nov. 28 meeting learned the county can expect an 8.5 percent insurance premium hike on its property and casualty insurance.
Nancy Danielson of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/30/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Nov. 28 meeting discussed how to handle overtime for sheriff’s office employees, but tabled the matter for the board’s Dec. 5 …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/30/23
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Content warning: This is an immersive story in which a 52-year-old, somewhat sedentary newspaper reporter reported at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday to undergo the strength training available in classes at …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/30/23
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The 2023 Emmet County 4-H Awards Program included honors for the hard work and achievements of youth as well as for adult leaders and community entities who support Emmet County 4-H.
The …
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11/30/23
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Vivek Ramaswamy said he is serious about delivering an Iowa surprise on caucus night, Jan. 15, 2024. He’s moved his family, including his wife, Dr. Apoorva Ramaswamy, and two young sons, to an …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/30/23
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Former Estherville and Armstrong police officer Ben Scheevel was sentenced on seven of an original 85 counts of accessing confidential law enforcement databases and using them to stalk or harass …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/30/23
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Following the Nov. 7 election, the Estherville Lincoln Central School Board welcomed two new members at its organizational meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
Voters re-elected incumbent Jeff Soper along …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/30/23
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A year ago, the Estherville FFA began raising funds to build an Agricultural Learning Center. With the community showing tremendous support, the walls on the project are going up.
Estherville FFA …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/30/23
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A year ago, the Estherville FFA began raising funds to build an Agricultural Learning Center. With the community showing tremendous support, the walls on the project are going up.
Estherville FFA …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/30/23
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Last week, we reported on five individuals and businesses honored at the Annual Chamber Dinner. The Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce, Estherville Area Growth Partnership, and Excel! Estherville …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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Tuesday afternoon, the current senior members of National Honor Society: Jasey Anderson, Evi Nath, Parker Duitsman, Shelby Brosh, and Emily Paulson, inducted 15 new members into the National Honor …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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The Many Voices Choir started 35 years ago in Estherville, drawing in members from up to an hour’s drive for rehearsals and performances. For many of its members, it has become a second family. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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ARMSTRONG — The Armstrong City Council at its Tuesday, Nov. 14 meeting agreed to move forward with North Golf Course Drive improvements, an issue that has raised the hackles of more than one area …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/23/23
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ARMSTRONG — An audit of City of Armstrong finances by the Iowa Auditor of State for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, shows several irregularities. The audit was made public Sept. …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/23/23
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With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, Estherville Lincoln Central’s Demoney Elementary delayed its celebration of area veterans to Friday,
Approximately 50 veterans from the Army, …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/23/23
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The Ringsted Community Improvement Association and the Ringsted Quasquicentennial Committee noted progress in projects and plans at their meeting Sunday, Nov. 19 at Smoke N Firehouse No. 20 in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/23/23
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Numerous volunteers came together to make Veterans Park in Estherville a reality, and it will take volunteers to resolve an issue the city and parks crews recognize – some of the bricks at the park …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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Last week, the Estherville News received a morning phone call that Major David Stuckenberg (USAF) would be in town.
Who?
Exactly.
Stuckenberg flew into the Republican nomination field …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Nov. 21 meeting discussed how much – and whether – the county should transfer $150,000 to Employment Benefit Systems, which handles the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/23/23
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Whether it’s pot stickers, egg rolls, or a big plate of goodness over rice you’re craving, One & One Chinese Restaurant is returning to Estherville soon, in order to continue operating while …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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