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Ringsted Little Miss Mermaid Kinsley Lown hands the first piece of the town’s quasquicentennial cake to Mayor Mike Rasmussen during the town’s kickoff event this past Saturday.

Ringsted Quasqui kickoff lands a field goal

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By Michael Tidemann | 4/11/24

Eric Anderson, right, welcomed Matt Reineke as the new Emmet County Conservation Board director at the board’s April 4 meeting.

Reineke named new director of ECCB

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By Michael Tidemann | 4/11/24

New superintendent did homework, has diverse background

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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 4/11/24

The Jensens took this photo of the eclipse.

Total eclipse of the sun

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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 4/11/24

Eyes on the skies

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4/11/24

Three finalists announced for next ELC superintendent

The Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District Board of Directors announced last week three finalists in its search for the district’s next superintendent. The finalists are Michael … more

4/4/24

Aiddy Phomvisay named superintendent by ELC School Board

The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board hired Aiddy Phomvisay as the new district superintendent. Phomvisay is currently Fairfield High School's principal and was named Secondary Principal of … more

Estherville News Staff | 4/3/24

ELC School Board provides update on superintendent search

The Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District Board of Directors would like to provide an update on the superintendent hiring process. The board met Wednesday, March 20 with staff at … more

3/28/24

Avera Holy Family employees enjoy the breakfast line in the newly refurbished cafeteria.

Yummy hospital food – no, really

Deb Herzberg, CEO of the Avera Holy Family Hospital, updated Estherville Rotarians on the new cafeteria in the hospital. A project conceived years ago came at a cost of about $700,000 to update a … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 3/28/24

Nearly 20 teams of bags players took part in the Fest E Ville event held Saturday at the Estherville VFW. For more photos from the day, turn to Page 2A of today’s Estherville News.

BBQ, bags and a band

The eleven participants in the Estherville Chamber’s Lead the Ville have been planning a community event to cap off their year of learning about the community and growing in their leadership … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 3/28/24

Kings & Queens Local is an agency that serves foster and adoptive families in northwest Iowa, including in Emmet County.

Adoption in Iowa: fourth in the nation

Editor’s note: This is the final story of a three-part series about adoption in Iowa, focusing on Emmet County. This first part focused on adoption from foster care and the role of methamphetamine … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 3/21/24

A view of the intersection at North Sixth Street and 2nd Ave. North from the southeast. The Donovan building to the left is the site of a proposed preschool expansion from Tiny Treasures Daycare. Farther on the left side is the Head Start playground and building. The right side of the street includes Tiny Treasures and Lil Tykes daycare centers.

North Sixth Street: crosstown artery or safety stop?

A block in Estherville is developing into an early childhood zone. Monday night, the city council heard from a concerned daycare owner. Michelle Howing took over Tiny Treasures Daycare last July … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 3/21/24

First Fest E’ville happens Saturday

The first ever Fest E’ville is happening Saturday, March 23 at the Estherville VFW and the RWC. Here’s a rundown of the BBQ, bags, and a band, and more fun coming up. BBQ cookoff Those … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 3/21/24

Estherville resident Jody Hobmeier, right, takes a moment in the new office of Rosecrance Jackson Recovery Center with clinical supervisor Susan Garro. Hobmeier will be holding individual assessment and therapy sessions and group therapy in the office and said the coffee will be on.

New recovery center opens in Estherville

The good news: a greater share of Iowans are in recovery centers for substance abuse disorders, including alcohol and drugs, than in any other state. Data from SAMHSA, the federal agency that deals … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 3/14/24

Adoption in Iowa: fourth in the nation

Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series about adoption in Iowa, focusing on Emmet County. This first part focuses on adoption from foster care and the role of methamphetamine in … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 3/14/24

Under the direction of Kameron DeMoss, the Estherville Lincoln Central Show Choir “Momentum” was one of many acts that performed at the annual Pops Concert last Thursday, March 7. For more scenes from the event, turn to Page 2A of today’s Estherville News.

ELC Pops Concert POPS

3/14/24

Volunteers weave protective mats for homeless people at Estherville UMC. From left, Angela Linn, Gladys Godfrey, Kathy Culbertson, Mona King, and Gerry Boe work together on a mat made from plastic bags.

How can local residents help?

Throughout last month, volunteers and advocates around the state of Iowa turned in their data for the Iowa Complete Count. Pat Schacherer, HMIS Director for Iowa Community Alliances, is a leader of … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 3/7/24

Charlotte Linn (left), Kira Myers (right), and Kimmber Laidig greeted Hy-Vee customers with the opportunity to purchase Girl Scout cookies Saturday morning. A line of cookie buyers formed in front of the makeshift booth inside the store. .

More than cookies

Editor’s note: This is the first article in our reporting on the status of women and girls in the Emmet County area and beyond. Today, we look at girls through the lens of Girl Scouting as March 13 … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 3/7/24

Senior Jasey Anderson (22) holds up the Class 3A Girls State Basketball runner-up trophy to the Estherville Lincolkn Central crowd following the Midgets’ 54-47 loss to Solon in the championship game last Friday. For a recap of the game, turn to Page 1B of today’s Estherville News.

3A STATE RUNNER-UP

3/7/24

Estherville FFA Instructor Matthew Schroeder was named a finalist for the 2024 Golden Owl Award at the beginning of the FFA rally at Estherville Lincoln Central High School last week. From left are Estherville FFA Chapter President River Rasmussen, Kevin Schock, Shanna Carlin and Nicole Tifft of Cornerstone Insurance Services, Matthew Schroeder, Ann Gillotti, from the Iowa FFA, and Matthew Eddy from the Iowa Department of Education.

Estherville FFA instructor honored at pep rally

The first-ever Estherville FFA Pep Rally last Thursday was part of a week-long celebration of National FFA Week at Estherville Lincoln Central High School. The start of the pep rally featured a … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 2/29/24

The Estherville Lincoln Central Girls Basketball Team celebrates its Class 3A state quarterfinal victory over Forest City on Monday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Midgets play at 1:30 p.m., today against Mount Vernon. For more details, turn to Page 1B of today’s Estherville News.

On to the semifinals

2/29/24

The staff of Centers for Specialty Care, available Mondays in Estherville includes: Alexis Laubenthal, Brant Boekelman, Dr. Julie Dodds, Linda Larson, Kayla Olson, and Tom Tow

Mild weather easier on backs and ankles

Dr. Julie Dodds and staff of Centers for Specialty Care cut the ribbon on their new location in Estherville last week. An Iowa native, Dr. Dodds said she’s happy to spend each Monday afternoon … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 2/22/24

Estherville FFA Chapter President River Rasmussen plans to house a hog or two with the 10 goats that will make their home at the Agricultural Learning Center on Seventh Avenue South between the football practice fields and baseball diamond.

FFA Ag Learning Center progressing

The Estherville FFA Agricultural Learning Center has a roof and the walls will be up soon. According to FFA Advisor Matt Schroeder, construction is still on schedule with plans for a grand opening … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 2/22/24

Alive until death

Two workers from local hospice companies recently spoke with Estherville Rotary. Cari Jack of St. Croix Hospice asked members of Estherville Rotary to spread the word that a choice to go into … more

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer | 2/15/24

ELC superintendent submits resignation

Last week, the Indianola School District announced that it had hired a new superintendent, current Estherville Lincoln Central superintendent Tara Paul. On Monday, the ELC School Board officially … more

By David Swartz - Managing Editor | 2/15/24