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Palo Alto County 4-Hers earned top honors showing livestock at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Congratulations goes out to all of the exhibitors: Pirates Girres, Addaley: Market Sheep: Black Face Market …
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8/30/22
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ESTHERVILLE -- The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 16, for their regularly scheduled board meeting in Estherville. Julie Williams, Executive Dean of Students, …
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8/30/22
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Iowa State Fair selections chosen at the Palo Alto County Fair have been on display in Des Moines with the following results from the judges: State Fair Results Katie Nelson: Educational …
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8/30/22
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Then Feed Just One Palo Alto County Packing Event is coming up. Take time today to get a team together to participate in this worthwhile event. Every five seconds a person dies from hunger or …
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8/30/22
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Five Island Lake continues to be on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources impaired waters report. Progress has been made and now another major hurdle has occurred. In January of this year notice …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/30/22
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School started on Tuesday and there were changes throughout the Public School including new teachers, new students and a new superintendent. Cory Janness was looking forward to filled classrooms and …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/30/22
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Three weeks ago, Howard Smith was named Ruthven's Citizen of the Year at the American Legion and Auxiliary's breakfast. His initial response was, "You have the wrong person!"
Last Friday night …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/25/22
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Joseph H. Thompson finished his career with the State of Iowa Department of Public Safety this month. His retirement reception was held Sunday at The Shores in Emmetsburg. His work ethic and …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/25/22
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Senator Charles Grassley is currently on his annual 99 county tour. Woodford Equpiment was the host for his Emmetsburg visit last Thursday morning. Members of the public posed various questions from …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/25/22
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There are nineteen committees associated with the planning and hosting all of the bicyclists and their support teams for RAGBRAI. Two of the first persons to say yes to a committee assignment were …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/25/22
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The Wellness Center on the Iowa Lakes Community College Emmetsburg campus will celebrate its 25th anniversary on July 21. In 1997 a unique partnership formed among the Wellness Center, ILCC, the City …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/25/22
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Project AWARE volunteers pitched their tents in Harrison Park last Wednesday afternoon after a successful day on the river. Two hundred-sixty volunteers were part of the expedition that started in …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/25/22
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Dana Lantz was the promoter and organizer of the Emmetsburg Ag Show held last Wednesday and Thursday at the Palo Alto County Fairgrounds. As advertising manager at Farm News, he considers these farm …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/25/22
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At noon on Friday of the County Fair the Schoolhouse hosted the 4-H Communications – Educational Presentations & Working Exhibits. Three presenters covered topics such as a maternal …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/25/22
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For the last two years the Covid pandemic postponed the Palo Alto County Fair’s Premium Auction. This was the event that each market animal could be part of for the Auction. All exhibiters were …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/25/22
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Thursday's 6 p.m. stage events on the memorial stage at the county fair brought traditional fair fun to a well-attended event.
The 4-H Style Show participants were recognized on stage in their …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/24/22
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4 & Under:
1st Place: Adeline Olesen
2nd Place: Weston Hurely
3rd Place: Ashley Snyder
5 Year Olds:
1st Place: Felix Dahl
2nd Place: Ryan Hurley
3rd Place: …
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8/22/22
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4-H Challenge Class - Scones:
Champion: Lily Straw
Res Champ: Reid Elbert
4-H Bucket of Junk Contest Winner:
Drake Mehan
4-H George of the Jungle Bucket Winners:
Addie …
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8/22/22
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4-H Flowers & Vegetables:
Champion Vegetable: Katie Nelson*
Res Champ Vegetable: Katie Nelson
Champion Flower: Julia Swift*
Res Champ Flower: Katie Nelson
Champion Flower …
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8/22/22
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4-H State Fair Exhibits
Child Development:
Trista Guinn
Clothing & Fashion/Sewing & Needle Art:
Layna Schupbach**
Lily Straw
Claire Kassel
Food & Nutrition:
Layna …
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8/22/22
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Nathan Adams excelled in the Commercial Rabbit Classes last Saturday afternoon. During the determination of the Commercial Meat Pen, Judge Gabbi Carpenter stated that the trio was a good example of …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/22/22
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As always, the bucket bottle calves were as cute as ever. This was a popular part of the fair for the piblic to attend, and many questions were asked to the competitors about how they prepared for …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/22/22
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The audience at the sheep show was greeted by many smiles from successful competitors at the 2022 fair. Whether just beginning or having experienced the sheep show more than a few times, the …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/22/22
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The Meat Goat Show competitors all brought their best to the Friday afternoon show. Jadyn Joyce, in particular, had exactly what the judges were looking for in a goat, as her goats had the desired …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/22/22
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On Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22 the Palo Alto County Fair’s horse show competitors brought an impressive variety of skills to the table. The judges searched for horse and rider duos …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/22/22
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