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School Board Unanimously Supports New Elementary School

The Emmetsburg Community School District School Board voted unanimously last week to move forward with plans to construct a new elementary school. A recommendation was presented to the board on …

E-Waste and Brown Good's Pick-up Schedule

Shamrock Recycling, Inc. of Emmetsburg has announced dates for collection of items through its E-Waste and Brown Good’s Recycling Program.   The collection date for the North Side of town …

Albert Einstein Visited the Emmetsburg Library

Albert Einstein was born in Germany.   During his early years he was affected by two wonders.   The first was his introduction to a compass when he was five years old.   He was …

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E-Hawk Boys Golfers Win a Pair of Meets

Even though the season is young and just beginning, the Emmetsburg Boys Golf Team appears to be in mid-season form. Last Monday, they hosted a quad meet which included GTRA, South Central Calhoun, …

Rachel Schany Earns a Trio of Gold Medals E-Hawk Girls Compete in Two Meets

After a pair of indoor track meets and a meet canceled due to inclement weather, Emmetsburg High School’s Girls Track Team competed in their first outdoor meet of the 2024 season at Spirit Lake …

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      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 …

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Letters to the Editor
Age of Confusion As with most questions, there are at least two sides, usually more. Some of our academics tell us even math is a racist social construct, and one of our SCOTUS justices is …
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 …

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Obituaries
Roger Hurst, age 70 of Emmetsburg passed away Monday, April 8 at his home in Emmetsburg. SERVICE Saturday, April 20, 2024 1:00 P.M. Lost Island Lutheran Church Ruthven, Iowa INURNMENT Crown Hill …
Julie Marie Bailey, 67 of Ruthven passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 in Fonda, Iowa. CELEBRATION OF LIFE Sunday, April 21, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. Martin-Mattice Funeral Home …
Funeral services for 93 year old Leland “Lee” Frederick will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Interment is at St. …
Funeral services for 98 year old Robert Kane will be held Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 before the …

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E-Hawks Boys Golfers top Sioux Central in First Meet of 2024
Spring has sprung and the Emmetsburg High School Boys Golf Team returned to Five Island Golf Course for their first meet of the 2024 season. Despite the practice schedule that was described by Head …
Emmetsburg Boys Track Team Competes in First Outdoor Meet of 2024 at Humboldt
After Mother Nature decided that they would have to wait a few more days, the E-Hawk Boys Track Team competed in their first outdoor meet of the 2024 season at Humboldt High School last Friday …
E-Hawk Events
Upcoming Track Meets Friday 4-5 B/V/JV @ Humboldt Friday 4-5 G/V/JV @ Cherokee Tuesday 4-9  G/B/V/JV @ Spirit Lake Thursday 4-11 G/V/JV @ Spencer Upcoming Golf Meets …

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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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