All Aboard The Safety Train!
The Union Pacific railroad brought several historic passenger cars to Emmetsburg on Tuesday to promote it’s Operation Lifesaver program. Over 100 area residents rode the rails from Emmetsburg to ?Graettinger to learn about rail crossing safety. -- Rachel Miller photo
“This was great! This is the first time I’ve been on a train in about 40 years,” said Jane Johnson. Johnson, who resides in Portland, Oregon, just happened to be visiting her sister, Emerald Oaks resident Betty Miller in Emmetsburg, and joined her aboard the Union Pacific Operation Lifesaver Safety Passenger Train on Tuesday afternoon. The ride was coordinated by the Union Pacific Employee Club of Fort Dodge/Eagle Grove.
Passengers boarded the train behind the Police Station in Emmetsburg and rode the rails north through Osgood into Graettinger, then returned south to Emmetsbu.
Celebrating Our Nation’s Independence
July 2, 2009The Independence Day weekend promises fun for everyone this year in Emmetsburg! Children and adults alike will want to participate in a variety of fun, family activities—everything from water balloon tosses and volleyball tournaments to a circus an...
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The Culpepper &?Merriweather Circus is coming to Emmetsburg on the Fourth of July. The big top will be set up on the grounds at Iowa Lakes Community College.
Start the day at the free tent raising at 10 a.m., and tour the grounds, too.
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