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The Estherville Parks & Recreation Board and City Council and staff have spent months in the hiring process for a city parks & rec director. After not rehiring for the part-time parks & …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/12/23
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As a snow and ice storm descended outside, warm feelings prevailed as Emmet County elected officials were sworn into office at the Tuesday, Jan. 3 Emmet County Board of Supervisors …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/5/23
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Jeanine Rasmussen took a dive into her past to find a Christmas memory.
Many families take the time to decorate the Christmas tree together. Whether it looks fancy or not it is about the time of …
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By Jaden Templin - Correspondent
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12/29/22
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Donna-Day Templin has been around for quite a while and has seen many Christmases go by. Donna touched on what Christmas meant to her personally. “Christmas is a celebration of Jesus being …
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By Jaden Templin - Correspondent
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12/29/22
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In Emmet County, 2022 saw the community come back to a new normal and go full-throttle with activities that had previously been postponed due to COVID-19 and other challenges. This year for the top …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/29/22
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Making a smooth path for snowmobilers in Emmet County on Monday were groomer driver Chuck Champine doing his ride along with Groomer Captain Mike Blomstrom (above).
The groomer is funded by …
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12/29/22
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Hiring and retaining quality employees was a major concern for the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Dec. 27 meeting.
Announced resignations in both the treasurer’s office …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/29/22
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Two elves known as Dally and Dillie ran around Estherville curious and silly over the weekend. Stopping on a snowy evening to window shop at Style Loft and catching up on the news in front of the …
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12/22/22
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When Chelsey Smith, director of Little Wranglers Childcare in west Estherville saw Teddy Bear Mobile at The Grove in Okoboji recently, she knew she’d found the perfect gift for the child care …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/22/22
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Not so long ago, reaching the age of 80 was considered a major life milestone, and a sign of old age. It is still an important milestone. According to the Population Reference Bureau, average life …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/15/22
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Happy birthday to the Pioneer Club.
The social group recently celebrated 90 years with a Christmas party early this month at the Friendship Terrace Apartments in Estherville.
What is the …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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12/15/22
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Last Saturday was warm for winter, but not so warm the snow melted. The sky was a color-match to the plentiful snow on the ground. Just like that, snowmen rose up from the ground and snowballs …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/15/22
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Christmas is a time of joy but that does not stop life events from happening. This statement is not meant to have a negative undertone rather understand the importance of cherishing each other. …
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By Jaden Templin - Correspondent
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12/8/22
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Pauly and Gary Eaton are a couple living at an assisted living center in Estherville. Pauly and Gary dove right into sharing their view of what Christmas joy is all about. They said Christmas is a …
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By Jaden Templin - Correspondent
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12/8/22
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The Many Voices Choir concert returned to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for a Saturday afternoon concert. Director Tim Schumacher chose a mix of lively and contemplative songs for the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/8/22
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Guests regionally – and Iowa Lakes Community College students internationally – participated in the annual Elizabethan Madrigal Feaste Friday and Saturday Dec. 2-3 at the Iowa Lakes …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/8/22
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Cejay VanDerWilt, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the October 2021 death of David McDowell, was transported to prison immediately after his Tuesday afternoon sentencing hearing. One …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/8/22
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Last Thursday at the latest public meeting about the Summit and Navigator carbon dioxide pipelines proposed for Emmet County, opposition leader Rich McKean said there was something for opponents of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/8/22
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Erin Latona started her job as dean of Iowa Lakes Community College’s Estherville campus on July 18. As a community college graduate herself, she said she remains intrinsically motivated and …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/8/22
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Sunday afternoon, the board of Peterson Point offered a silent auction, a concert, and a traditional Scandinavian lunch at Ingham Lake Bible Camp to raise money to restore the original farmstead …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/8/22
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Chris Josten is terminal manager and safety supervisor for Heyl Truck Lines in Estherville. Josten has been with Heyl for over a decade and came to Estherville over a year ago, moving in to what was …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/1/22
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Two members of the 346-piece band from South Dakota State University call Estherville their hometown. Sophomore Carly Grange and Junior Cora Brandt took part in the Pride of the Dakotas Marching …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/1/22
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Galaxy, a local rock ‘n roll band that has entertained in the local area and beyond for decades, was inducted into the Mid America Music Association Hall of Fame at the Avalon Ballroom in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/1/22
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Judge John Sandy sentenced Connor Jay Uhde on Monday afternoon to an indeterminate sentence of up to 25 years for his part in the Oct. 2, 2021 death of David Nathaniel McDowell in rural Emmet County. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/1/22
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Emmet County Historical Society members at their annual meeting Saturday, Nov. 19 heard how major donors have played a key role is taking the Emmet County Historical Society Museum to a new level.
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/24/22
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