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Beyond the Bell Grant Awarded for Emmetsburg Elementary Reading Program

Sara Straw PK-4 Instructional Coach at West Elementary was successful in pursuing a grant from the Iowa Department of Education to use for summer reading tutoring. Information was provided to …

Welcome Alex Johnson, New Chamber Director

The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director.   Alex Johnson has been at the office since May 1.   He is in the process of getting into the routine of his new position …

Boots & Beauties Daddy/Daughter Dance was Great Fun

The Shores at Five Island was full of music, laughter and fun last Saturday night.   Sixty-three reservations were made and over twenty dads and daughters paid at the door for the second annual …

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Stearns Signs on to Wrestle at ILCC, A Lady E-Hawk Wrestling First

In the 2022-23 Iowa High School fall sports season, girls wrestling became the newest sanctioned sport. As a junior in 2023, Anika Stearns made E-Hawk history by becoming Emmetsburg’s first …

E-Hawk Boys Compete at TLC Meet

We have seen, what feels like, more track meets that have been either canceled or postponed in the 2024 season. The Emmetsburg Boys Track Team hosted the Twin Lakes Conference Track Meet last …

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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
Richard J. Leuer Sr June 5, 1937  -  April 25, 2024   Richard J. Leuer was born in Mallard, Iowa to Joseph and Lottie Wagner Leuer.  His wife of almost 25 years is …
Funeral services for Arnold “Arnie” Flint, 85, were held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Emmetsburg, Iowa. …
Funeral services for 79 year old Ruth Ann Kane will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Holy …
Burial for: Gordan Allen Nichols & Peggy Lou Nichols (maiden name is Parish) Place: Evergreen Cemetery, Emmetsburg Iowa Date: May 18th Time: 11am   The four brothers (Steve, Ric, Greg, and …

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E-Hawk Boys Win Conference Title
For the third consecutive year, the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Boys Golf Team has been crowned Twin Lakes Conference Champions. They traveled to Fort Dodge on Monday morning to Lakeside Municipal Golf Course …
E-Hawk Girls Finish Sixth at TLC Tournament
2024’s High School Golf season is flying by. The Emmetsburg Girls Golf Team competed in the Twin Lakes Conference Tournament at Lake Creek Country Club in Storm Lake on Monday morning. The team …
E-Hawk Girls Fourth in Okoboji Relays
Severe weather prevented the E-Hawk Girls Track Team from competing in Pocahontas last Tuesday afternoon so they only attended one meet this week. Monday night in Okoboji, the E-Hawks brought home a …

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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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