Members of local 4-H clubs came out Sunday to put almost 400 plants in the ground at the courthouse, according to a social media post by Toni Hazen, founder of Meadow Secrets Greenhouses. Friday, the greenhouse, located on Estherville’s south … more

Emmet County lost 40 people to coronavirus since the first case was reported May 13, 2020. It may have accelerated Emmet County’s shift further into the unwanted statistic of more births than deaths, though the latest statewide statistics from the … more

The Estherville Ambassadors visited Pomp’s Tire Service, at 801 Central Ave., to congratulate new manager Mark Caboth. Front from left are ambassador Yas Mata, Pomp’s office manager Lori Westphal, service specialist Corey Fitzgerald, manager … more

The Estherville Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for Tiny Treasures Daycare Center, LLC, just before an open house with guided tours. Andrea Blaise is the owner of the center located at 215 N. 6th St. in Estherville. Doors opened Monday, … more

A musical evening The Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School Concert featured students growing in their musical abilities Tuesday evening in the high school gym. Above, Steven Bradburn directs the grades 7-8 choir. At left, high school band … more

The City of Estherville is planning a citywide residential cleanup during the week of June 21-25. Discarded bulky items including furniture and miscellaneous items too large for city-metered bags will be collected. Your collection of items will be … more

With the school year winding down, the Estherville Lincoln Central School Board took action on several end-of-year items and also approved several annual agreements in preparation for the 2021-21 school year. The board also received final reports … more

Students in the Estherville Lincoln Central class of 2021 capped off their high school days with the senior awards ceremony in the high school gym Friday morning. Members of the greater community, state and beyond recognized class members with … more

The Class of 2021 from Estherville Lincoln Central High School faced adversity from pandemic rules changing the experience of their junior and senior years. For the first time in years, if not ever, the class had three valedictorians, Allison … more

The ELC music department presented a concert and awards ceremony May 11 to honor graduating seniors, members of honor bands and choir, the large group superior ratings at contest, outstanding soloist awards, and the color guard. The concert also … more