Keeping Agriculture in the Classroom

Farm Credit Services of America is a proud supporter of keeping AG in the classroom. Last week they presented a check to PIE for the Kinder Garden at West Elementary. Last fall they also …

Chamber Coffee for Deb Hite Held Last Friday

The 9-11:30a.m. Retirement Coffee last Friday to honor Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Deb Hite was hardly long enough for all of the well-wishers to express their appreciation for her 14 …

PACHS Auxiliary Membership Drive

About 65 years ago three forward thinking women in Palo Alto County saw the need for an organization to benefit the citizens of the county.   The Hospital Auxiliary was formed.  …

Burns and Schrieber Qualify for Archery Nationals; More E-Hawks Qualify for State

The Following Archers qualified for the National Competition in Utah: Madison Burns, age 10-4th grade JT Schrieber, age 13-7th grade The following Archers qualified for State …

Schurg Signs with BVU

SCHURG SIGNS WITH BUENA VISTA-Reagan Schurg signed with Buena Vista on Monday afternoon. The Emmetsburg High School Senior was thrilled to sign her commitment to the Beavers. At the signing were …
Editorials
      So many times folks who don't watch golf on TV have explained to me that it's simply too boring. Generally, crowds only get loud at PGA Tour events on Sundays when the …
Secretary Pate encourages 17- and 18-year-olds to register to vote on Statewide High School Voter Registration Day February 13   Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate today announced …
Have you ever thought about the notion that, at times, it is the anticipation for something that makes it so spectacular? The build-up for a high schooler to attend prom, the countdown to Christmas, …
Q: What opportunities does your office have for college-age students? A: No matter the job, nothing compares to real life work experience. Whether waiting tables, starting an IV in a patient or …
Letters to the Editor
We got the news last week that Poet Bio refinery signed on with Summit Carbon Solutions on their mission to sequester CO2 from ethanol plants across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, …
  I would like the person who sent me the Christmas Card with money last year to know the following: I'd like to say "thank you" from this friend.
Dear Editor, I pay my EMU bill every month thinking it is for gas, water, sewer and garbage. I found out last Thursday evening how valuable the EMU staff is. My carbon dioxide alarm kept going off. I …
To the Editor, I thank Diane Weiland for the nice write up to my address on the history of the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1994. I always look forward to reading the local news as she reports it. …
Obituaries
Funeral services for 93 year old Velma Weir of Emmetsburg, Iowa were held on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Interment was at St. John’s Catholic …
Funeral services for John Schad, age 81, of Emmetsburg, Iowa were held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. John F. Schad, the voice on the radio for …
Funeral service for Linda Davis was held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Burial was at the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Irvington.  Linda Kay …
Funeral services for Genevieve Burger, 97, will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ruthven, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M on …
O'Round the Loch Run
RUNNING AGAINST THE WIND-Over 150 people gathered at Iowa Lakes Community College for this year's O'Round the Loch Run. These runners waved to the camera as they ran past.
E-Hawk Track and Field Results from Dordt Indoor Meet
Emmetsburg High School’s Boys and Girls Track Teams are continuing to gear up for the upcoming season. They traveled to Dordt University for the Indoor Track Meet on Monday afternoon. …
Satisfying End to The Season
 Monday March 4, the Emmetsburg Girls Basketball Team celebrated the accomplishments of each of the seven girls on the team. Managers were also recognized at the event, and the girls were all …
School

Correction

In last week’s paper, EHS student Byron Maina was recognized as a senior. Byron Maina is a sophomore, not a senior as previously printed. The newspaper regrets the error.

This Is E-Hawk Country

E-HAWK TERRITORY -- On the last day of school last week, this painting appeared on the sidewalk leading into the high school building. It is a grand gesture of pride for all things E-Hawk. -- Diane …

Rezabek, EHS Graduate, Visited with High School Students

It may be easy to remain skeptical about how gaming can be a viable career today. However, J.C. Rezabek, Emmetsburg High School graduate, is proof that it can be done successfully. Rezabek’s …

Emmetsburg Community Schools 2023 Graduation

IT ALL COMES BACK TO FAMILY -- Valedictorian of the graduating class, Devan Garman, embraces his family after offering them his yellow rose. Each senior had the opportunity to hand their loved ones a …
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