Emmetsburg Newshttp://www.emmetsburgnews.comTop Headlinesen-usSat, 5 Jul 2008 23:43:38 EDTSat, 5 Jul 2008 23:43:38 EDThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssEXTRICATION DEMONSTRATIONhttp://www.emmetsburgnews.com/page/content.detail/id/500394.htmlThu, 3 Jul 2008 09:28:36 EDTWest Bend Celebrates July 4thhttp://www.emmetsburgnews.com/page/content.detail/id/500395.htmlWEST BEND - The West Bend Chamber of Commerce has been hard at work preparing for a spectacular Independence Day celebration that promises to be a fun-filled weekend with activities for all ages. A tractor ride kicks off the festivities today-Thursday, July 3, at 8 a.m. The activities continue this evening with the West Bend Knights of Columbus BBQ at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street.Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:29:18 EDTDisaster Declaration For Palo Alto Countyhttp://www.emmetsburgnews.com/page/content.detail/id/500396.htmlAfter receiving a state Disaster Declaration by Iowa Governor Chet Culver last week, Palo Alto County officials were notified early this week that Palo Alto County has also earned a federal Disaster Declaration. Palo Alto County is now one of 77 Iowa counties earning Presidential Disaster Declaration, and making county residents who suffered loss due to storm damage eligible for public assistance.Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:29:56 EDTWB-M Foundation Reaches $850,000 Goalhttp://www.emmetsburgnews.com/page/content.detail/id/500397.htmlEditor's Note: The following article is courtesy of Karen Schwartzkopf, the West Bend Journal and Whittemore Independent. The West Bend-Mallard communities, alumni, and friends have shown once again and in a very big way how special the area in which we live is, as the West Bend-Mallard Foundation exceeded their goal of $850,000 by transferring $852,953.Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:30:27 EDTNew Member Appointed To Iowa Lakes Boardhttp://www.emmetsburgnews.com/page/content.detail/id/500398.htmlSPENCER - Iowa Lakes Community College has a new member of the Board of Trustees following a meeting in Spencer on June 24. Pat Kibbie of Emmetsburg was appointed to the position of Trustee for District 6 by the Trustees. Following the appointment, Kibbie was given the oath of office by Clark Marshall, secretary to the Board.Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:31:02 EDT