Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy Iowa’s landscapes! Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Emmet and Palo Alto county will be teaming up to host the Iowa Master Conservationist Program beginning on July 8. The program will … more

Rural Iowa communities desperately need non-emergency medical transportation drivers. Northwest Iowa RSVP seeks volunteer drivers willing to offer rides to those in need within Emmet County and destinations such as Fairmont, Fort Dodge, Mason City, … more

Local students graduate from University of Sioux Falls SIOUX FALLS, SD — The University of Sioux Falls celebrated over 400 students for graduation in the spring commencement ceremony. The following students obtained recognition from University … more

Rob Sand, state auditor, met with nearly a dozen Estherville area citizens outside in Library Square Wednesday afternoon. When Sand ran for office in 2018, he faced skeptics who were upset because he is not a CPA. Sand was an assistant attorney … more

The Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School released its fourth quarter honor roll. Students who received a 4.00 grade point average are indicated by an asterisk (*). A Honor Roll Fifth grade: Jose Aguilar Gonzalez, Romel Alvarado, Samuel … more

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand will visit Estherville Wednesday, June 2 from 3-4 p.m., at the Veterans Statue in Estherville Public Library Square. Drew Stensland, from Auditor Sand’s office, said, “Bring a lawn chair and listen to Auditor Sand … more

Former Armstrong police chief Craig Merrill filed two motions in district court that came for hearing April 5. Merrill sought to have some of the charges against him dropped in connection with the case brought by the state of Iowa against several … more

The Emmet County Historical Society Museum will open for the summer June 1. It will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5 p.m. Others times will be by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling Mildred Bryan (362-3038) or any … more

Several events are happening Saturday, June 5, 2021 to Kick Cancer to the Curb, and to celebrate the Estherville VFW’s 100th Anniversary. The day kicks off with Bike for a Cure, a 26 or 12 mile bicycle ride beginning at 8 a.m., Sanborn … more

The Emmet County Cattlemen grilled on a chilly Friday to raise funds for their local scholarship and other community services. Front row from right: Gary Ecekberg, Jeff Ulrich, Neal Ruschy, Mike Schnell, Tom Rezac, Derek Smith, Morgan Matthews. Back … more