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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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Estherville Lincoln Central fifth graders watch classmates Ashtyn Doucet (left) and Carter Ball (right) launch their rockets during the annual model rocket science unit at the middle school. The …
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5/11/23
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Local investor Al Blum and Joe Crowley of Invenergy, the Chicago-based wind energy company which is managing the project known as Red Rock that’s slated for Emmet, Dickinson and Clay counties, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/4/23
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Eight local veterans are registered for the Brushy Creek Honor Flight on May 10. The Honor Flight will arrive at Washington Dulles Airport at 10 a.m. Wednesday and depart at 8 p.m. for arrival just …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/4/23
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Emmet County Veterans Affairs coordinator Casee Ross wanted to build relationships among local veterans, notably those who served in the lengthy Gulf War/War on Terror era. Ross said, “I have quite …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/4/23
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The Estherville Rotary Club presented its 15th Annual Service Above Self Awards last Thursday in the Steven Blass Room at VFW Post 3388. Speaker Andrea (Origer) Nelson, an Estherville Lincoln Central …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/4/23
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Two traffic accidents in four days led to the closure of Iowa Highway 9 West of Armstrong recently.
According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens, on Monday April 24th at 9:23am the Emmet County …
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5/4/23
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Iowa Lakes Community College President Scott Stokes has announced the appointment of Troy Larson as the next Executive Dean of Students for Iowa Lakes Community College. Larson currently serves as …
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5/4/23
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The deadline to apply for one of 12 spots in Lead the Ville is coming up on May 15. The Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce is offering the structured educational program to Estherville area …
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5/4/23
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Tuesday morning April 25, two congressional staff members traveled to rural Wallingford to tour the historic preservation farm Brugjeld Peterson Historic Farmstead on High Lake. Kolby DeWitt, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/4/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, May 2 meeting questioned the cost of an audit of ECCOG, the Emmet County Council of Governments which oversees operation of the city solid …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/4/23
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City council member Brandon Carlin submitted his resignation last week. Carlin, a member at-large, took office in the first ward in 2015 and won the at-large council position in 2017. Carlin has been …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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5/4/23
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