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Hundreds of middle school students attended the Emmet, Palo Alto and Kossuth (EPAK) Educational Partners-Agricultural Kids Program last week. This annual event helps youth understand how important …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/11/23
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS AT ILCC – Last Thursday the gym at ILCC turned into a game room for Horizons Unlimited. The Motor Activity Training Program that is part of Special Olympics set up golf, …
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5/11/23
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MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK -- Emmetsburg Catholic School’s 5th-8th grade students recently set out to complete their community service projects auctioned off at this year’s AuctionFest …
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5/11/23
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It’s time for the big book sale! Emmetsburg Public Library will hold their annual book sale during the library’s scheduled hours May 15-20 with options for everyone to enjoy. Hardcovers, …
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5/11/23
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GAMES, MUSIC, & DANCE -- Nearly 200 people attended the first daddy daughter dance at The Shores Saturday night. -- submitted photo
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5/11/23
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Martin was starting to get worried. His cat had slipped out of the house when he brought in groceries, but she was nowhere to be seen in his yard. Normally the gray cat avoided all contact with …
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5/11/23
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Aluma dealers from around the country spent two days learning about a variety of updates to existing Aluma trailer models and new to the market Aluma products. Sales personnel were from Florida, the …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/4/23
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As part of its ongoing commitment to Emmetsburg and the surrounding area, Wessels Oil has added a fuel bulk plant to its longstanding propane bulk plant facility located at 4491 Works Road in …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/4/23
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INTO THE FIELDS – Last week, farmers headed into the fields north of Emmetsburg to prepare for planting. The weather so far this year has made it more challenging to get out in the fields, but …
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5/4/23
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Church Women United has planned an afternoon focusing on the organization’s state project, Feeding America. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 5, 1:30p.m. at the Family Life Center in …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/4/23
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Baby Girl Hadley Hadley Lavonne Ruppert arrived at 9:52 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Baby …
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5/4/23
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SUPPORTING THE CAUSE -- Pony Express Riders were given a gracious donation of $3000. Each group of the Whittemore American Legion gave $1000 -- Whittemore American Legion, Whittemore American Legion …
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5/4/23
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ILCC CAREER DAY – Seven area high schools transported their seniors to Iowa Lakes Community College for Career Day on Wednesday, April 19. There were over 40 businesses located in two different …
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5/4/23
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MAY DAY CANDY – The PACHS Auxiliary turned the hospital meeting room into candy land on Monday. The fundraiser was well attended as customers carried out their favorite candies. Pictured are …
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5/4/23
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A Daddy Daughter Dance will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at The Shores at Five Island, 14 N. Lawler. Daughters are invited to bring their dad, uncle, grandpa, or other special guest and dance …
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5/4/23
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May 5 5:00P-9:00P: Steak Night at The Shores. They will be offering a ribeye steak dinner or a New York Strip steak dinner, and a chicken breast entrée. Meals include a steak or chicken …
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5/4/23
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For the last nine months Bethany Lutheran Church volunteers who sew and quilt have been making 455 60”x 80” tied quilts. It is a labor of service, faith, tradition, concern for human …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/4/23
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A Chamber coffee and ribbon cutting will be held Friday, May 5 starting at 9:30 a.m. with ribbon cutting at 9:45 a.m. for Straight Care Nursing Agency & Retail Store at 918 Broadway. The …
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5/4/23
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The Emmetsburg Just For Kix team, under the direction of Paige Bunkofske, recently competed in a National Dance Competition in Rochester, MN April 27-30. 1,823 teams in total competed at the …
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5/4/23
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The family of Mike and Jane Wentzel would like to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 19 with a card shower. Cards and memories may be sent to PO Box 542, Emmetsburg, IA 50536.
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5/4/23
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Rodney and Marilyn Meyer will celebrate 65 years together on May 4. The couple was married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mallard on a Sunday evening in 1958. The Church was newly built and they were …
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5/4/23
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Emmetsburg’s Independence Day celebration has a tradition of spectacular fireworks. The City needs help to continue this tradition. For years the fireworks displays have been funded through …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/4/23
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Turn over a new leaf and learn how to prevent diabetes at the PACHS Prevent Diabetes Program. According to the CDC, more than one in three U.S. adults have prediabetes -- that’s 96 million …
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5/4/23
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 13. The Palo Alto County Garden Club will host its annual Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will take place in Harrison Park. A variety of well-tended …
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5/4/23
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