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As the Estherville News reported last week, work is beginning on state Highways 4 and 9. The Iowa Dept. of Transportation has funds to spend on state highways as part of the federal Infrastructure …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/25/23
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In a 15-minute 10 a.m. Friday, May 19 Zoom status hearing, Iowa Third Judicial District Judge Jeffrey A. Neary set a July 21 date for another status hearing on the case of three former City of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/25/23
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The Emmet County Cattlemen are planning grilling events in the near and distant feature, according to organization President Gary Eckelberg.
The Cattlemen will be cooking a ribeye lunch 11 a.m. to …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/25/23
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“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.”- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Memorial Day is a chance for all to remember those who fought …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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5/25/23
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GRAETTINGER — “I won’t be back,” was what 2023 Graettinger-Terril valedictorian Ben Borchers said he used to tell his preschool teacher every day.
In his …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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5/18/23
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ARMSTRONG — Thirty-eight seniors walked across the stage at the 2023 North Union commencement held in Armstrong last Sunday.
Class president and valedictorian Abby Rezac was the Senior Class …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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5/18/23
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Iowa Lakes Community College held its 2023 Spring Commencement on the Estherville campus Friday afternoon. The college gave special recognition to 18 presidential scholars and to Jeremy Simington, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/18/23
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A jury found a Ringsted man guilty of child endangerment resulting in bodily injury May 10 in Emmet County District Court.
The jury found Reuben Schooley of Ringsted guilty late the afternoon of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/18/23
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The city council held a public hearing and deep discussion of its choices about allowing or not allowing fireworks in the city at its Monday meeting. One issue of clarification: just …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/18/23
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Estherville Lincoln Central raked in the benefits of their hard work at the annual high school awards day held last Friday morning.
The award ceremony included $125,000 from Iowa Lakes, $85,000 …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/18/23
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Due to the community’s generous donors, the Estherville Lincoln Central FFA Agricultural Learning Center has more than doubled in size from its original plans.
Due to that expansion, the …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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5/18/23
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Dakin Schultz of the Iowa Dept. of Transportation addressed the Estherville city council at its Monday meeting.
“Everything I tell you is scheduled ‘weather permitting’ along with other …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/18/23
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The Estherville Lincoln Central class of 2023 graduated Sunday. The class chose black, red and gold as their class colors, the red rose as the class flower, and an original quote from class member …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/18/23
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Iowa Lakes Community College biology and environmental studies students have been actively engaged in service-learning projects this spring, helping clean up the community and making …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/11/23
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WALLINGFORD – Significant improvements are now happening at the Emmet County Nature Center east of Wallingford.
At the Emmet County Conservation Board and Emmet County Nature Center Board …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/11/23
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A light crowd attended the 2023 National Day of Prayer Service in Estherville on Thursday, May 4.
Sponsored by the Estherville Area Ministerial Association, the service was held over the noon hour …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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5/11/23
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The Estherville Public Library hosted an open house for its new community room on Thursday, May 4. The successful fundraiser included donations of all sizes. Library director Tena Sunde said donors …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/11/23
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North Union School District Superintendent Travis Schueller was charged after an injury accident between the district school bus Schueller was driving and a semi truck May 2 west of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/11/23
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Kristy Henning of the Emmet County Animal Shelter brought in several guests: Naughty, Todd, Irma and Sheldon, who explored the new Estherville Public Library Community Room throughout a Caturday …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/11/23
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Kristy Henning of the Emmet County Animal Shelter brought in several guests: Naughty, Todd, Irma and Sheldon, who explored the new Estherville Public Library Community Room throughout a Caturday …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/11/23
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A hostile takeover is one thing, but both the Emmet County Council of Governments and the Emmet County Board of Supervisors are looking at the mutual benefits of the county taking over the ECCOG …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/11/23
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The Estherville Parks & Rec board’s meeting focused on choosing comfortable, sturdy benches for the city’s parks and trail so an order could be placed before the June 30 end of the fiscal year. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/11/23
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Ted Hardman, who’s about to turn 85, was one of two local veterans who was surprised by a Quilt of Valor and a visit from family members last Thursday morning at the VFW. Dennis Rohrbaugh was the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/11/23
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A garage fire damaged two structures on Thursday, May 4.
According to Estherville Fire Chief Travis Sheridan, the Estherville Fire Department was paged at 11:41 a.m. that day to 410 10th Ave. …
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5/11/23
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By 2025, Emmet County can expect 20 wind turbines dotting the western part of the county, generating energy for Iowa and the rest of the country.
That was the message Al Blum, chair and founder of …
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5/11/23
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