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July 16 declared National Atomic Veterans Day

In a quiet ceremony in the Honor Room at the VFW, Estherville mayor Kenny Billings signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring July 16 as National Atomic Veterans Day. This makes Estherville among the …

Council reschedules next meeting

City administrator Penny Clayton delivered a few logistical updates relating to RAGBRAI, the annual great bike ride that’s coming to Estherville July 21. First, solid waste customers whose pickup …

Restrictive wind turbine ordinance raises more questions

Emmet County supervisors heard passionate testimony during a public hearing Monday evening at Iowa Lakes Community College on a proposed wind energy ordinance. The ordinance as written could …

Iowa counties navigate uncertain waters as FEMA faces potential dissolution Rural drainage districts stuck between flood damage and agency shakeups

Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet counties seek 12-month extension for $1.3 million in flood repairs as Trump administration threatens to eliminate FEMA Representatives from three northwest Iowa …

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ELC advances with resumed district win over Manson-NW Webster

What began Saturday night didn’t wrap up until Monday evening, but Estherville Lincoln Central found a way to advance in Class 2A District Baseball with a 7-3 victory over Manson-Northwest …

Midgets secure undefeated Lakes Conference title

CHEROKEE — The Estherville Lincoln Central softball team wrapped up its fifth straight Lakes Conference championship with a 10-0, four-inning victory over Cherokee on Monday. ELC (20-7) opens …

Warriors blank Eagles to start tournament run

SWEA CITY — It took a few innings for the North Union offense to find its rhythm, but Ainsley Ulrich’s strong pitching kept West Hancock in check until the bats came alive. The Warriors broke …

GT/RA shuts down WB-M in regional opener

RUTHVEN — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire softball team advanced in Class 1A regional play with a 14-0, four-inning win over rival West Bend-Mallard on Monday. The Titans broke open a …

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