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At the Iowa State Bank’s annual Pork Patty Cook Out for the Bully Bullhead Weekend, Ruthven’s Citizens of the Year were announced. The 2023 honorees were Tom and LaVonne Mason. The couple …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/13/23
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by Diane Weiland Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor visited Emmetsburg last Thursday morning. A small group of citizens greeted Sands at Soper Park. They were interested in his opinion regarding his …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/13/23
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Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made a visit to three northwest Iowa counties, Kossuth, Emmet and Palo Alto on Monday. In Emmetsburg Naig toured MonTag Manufacturing. He was familiar …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/13/23
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A free barbecue will be hosted by the Palo Alto County Fair Board on Friday, July 21. This event will be held at the Open Air Pavillion from 5:30-7:30p.m. or until the food runs out. The meal is …
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7/13/23
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When loved ones, pass, family and friends sometimes struggle how to best honor the life of the individual. When Kay Kibbie passed on May 1, 2022 friends and family knew that flowers had to be a part …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/13/23
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Vacation Bible School will be held at Grace Church in Emmetsburg July 16-20 from 6:15-8:15 p.m. each night. The church presents “Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle …
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7/13/23
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NATURE CENTER AND SNAKES – For fun at the Bully Bullhead Celebration the Lost Island Nature Center invited kids to come and learn about animals. Naturalist Kaitlin Anderson had several snakes …
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7/13/23
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On Monday, July 31 at 2 p.m., Eric Ortman will give a presentation on Alaska in the activity room at Willow Ridge. Everyone is welcome.
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Baby Boy Wesley Wesley Scott Beschorner arrived at 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Baby Wesley …
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7/13/23
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HERE COME THE TRACTORS -- Several tractors traveled through the parade route for the Bully Bullhead weekend. All ages could enjoy the variety the parade had to offer. -- Diane Weiland photo
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The Palo Alto County Branch of the AAUW is sponsoring a presentation by Iowa State University Distinguished Professor of History Dr. Pamela Riney-Kehrbert author of When a Dream Dies: Agriculture, …
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7/13/23
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It had been a week. There had been no word from Marcus or Tonya, despite her assurances that she would take care of it. Reggie fidgeted all the time now, and his whole family had picked up on his …
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7/13/23
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The Bully Bullhead Celebration in Ruthven always includes a fishing contest. Contestants try their casting to snag the biggest fish in each of nine categories. This year the total monetary amount …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/13/23
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VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY -- These three volleyball players reach to take control of the ball during one of the volleyball tournaments held in conjunction with the Bully Bullhead weekend in …
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7/13/23
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“So, I had an idea,” Marcus started. “Never a good thing,” Sam replied immediately. “Hey, hear me out.” “Marcus, he’s not exactly wrong. Your ideas …
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7/6/23
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WAITING FOR THE COMMAND – Before the Municipal Band played for the July 4th festivities last Saturday, the Color Guard stood ready for the command to commence with the gun salute. L-R are …
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7/6/23
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FIREWORKS WERE PLENTIFUL – In true July 4th tradition fireworks were not only provided by the City of Emmetsburg, but also private citizens. The colorful display pictured was at the east …
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7/6/23
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Baby Boy Emmet Baby Boy Emmet Michael Tonderum arrived at 12:49 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. He weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and measured 20 inches long. …
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7/6/23
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St. Paul Lutheran in Emmetsburg will host their annual Vacation Bible School week Sunday, July 9 through Tuesday, July 11. Ages 4 to 6th grade are welcome to participate. Each day, the camp will run …
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7/6/23
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The First United Methodist Church is proud to announce its 150th celebration. Save the date for September 10, 2023 at 10 a.m. There will be a special service followed by a luncheon. Join the church …
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7/6/23
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GROCERY CART DONATIONS -- Pictured with the donations collected during Vacation Bible School are Michelle Chase, Makenna Burns, and Ava Salas. -- submitted photo
PROJECTS -- This group of …
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7/6/23
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This week on July 4th we’ll celebrate, and commemorate Independence Day. Some address this day as “The 4th of July”. To call this day simply the …
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7/6/23
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FLIGHT BREAKFAST DREW A CROWD – Mark Evans reported that 720 people were served at the annual Kiwanis Flight Breakfast last Sunday. The total was considerably higher than the 540 fed last year. …
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7/6/23
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BALLOON TOSS – Water balloons tossed back and forth between partners is always a hit with the young ones on July 4th. – Diane Weiland photo
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM SUNG ACAPELLA -- …
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7/6/23
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Three of the forty-three planes that flew in to the Emmetsburg air field Sunday morning for the annual Flight Breakfast hosted by the Kiwanis were from Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Joel Samson landed at …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/6/23
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