Swartz’ photo earns first place

Estherville News brings home honors at Better Newspaper contests from the Iowa Newspaper Association & Foundation

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer

Posted 2/13/25

David Swartz, longtime managing editor and sports editor of the Estherville News, brought home first place for his February 2024 sports photo of senior Asher Molacek celebrating with fans after his …

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Swartz’ photo earns first place

Estherville News brings home honors at Better Newspaper contests from the Iowa Newspaper Association & Foundation

Supervisors discuss west administration building plans

Annual Nature Center banquet set

Rowley, Stone field constituent questions

Estherville RAGBRAI headline band announced

Swartz’ photo earns first place

Estherville News brings home honors at Better Newspaper contests from the Iowa Newspaper Association & Foundation

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Supervisors discuss west administration building plans

Annual Nature Center banquet set

Rowley, Stone field constituent questions

Estherville RAGBRAI headline band announced