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Police Report

Thursday, May 25 EPD responded to a single vehicle accident involving a deer on Highway 18 by College Drive. It was determined that Chad Utesch of Graettinger was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox and …

Sheriff’s Report

Monday, May 29 At 8:57 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office received a report of a suspicous vehicle in the 5300 block of 460th Street. After an investigation, the Palo Alto County Sheriff's …

Care Connections Mental Health & Disability Services Region Awards $983,000 in Brain Health & Disability Services Through Impact Grant Opportunity

Care Connections of Northern Iowa (CCNIA) is the Mental Health and Disability Services Region comprised of Clay, Kossuth, Osceola, Palo Alto, Winnebago, and Worth Counties. The Region sets funding …

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Emmetsburg Reporter-Democrat - June 8, 2023

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Motorcycle Show

A Motorcycle Show is scheduled for this Saturday, June 10 in Spencer. You will find it at 1st Avenue W & W 5th Street. Bike parking is at 1 p.m. The show will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Classes for …

Business Appreciation Day Golf

BAD GOLF AT FIVE ISLAND -- Owner of the Reporter-Democrat, Kris Grabinoski, golfs with Diane Weiland and Teresa Murphy, both employees. -- submitted photo

First Municipal Band Concert of Summer

SHARING MUSIC -- The Emmetsburg Municipal Band performed for the first time this summer on Thursday June 1 at the Emmetsburg High School Auditorium. The performance was relocated to the auditorium …

Graduation Jitters

Marla was nervous. It wasn’t irrational, she told herself. Plenty of people were nervous about graduation. Unfortunately, the nerves refused to leave her alone. Between planning her graduation …

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Editorials
For the last two weeks the word compromise has been in the political news. This exercise gets two differing individuals, organizations or political parties to common ground and a mutual agreement. …
This time of year, people are out on the lakes again. If you have jumped in the lake or dipped your toes into the water, you may be surprised by the chill. It still feels new to us at the very …
As many high school and college seniors have recently come away from their schools as alumni, I have pondered the influence and deeper meaning of roots. Whether we admit to liking our time in school …
The Iowa Legislature passed Senate File 542 before ending the session earlier this month. This is the bill that will weaken Iowa’s Child Labor Laws. The governor has expressed support for the …

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Letters to the Editor
To the Editor, I thank Diane Weiland for the nice write up to my address on the history of the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1994. I always look forward to reading the local news as she reports it. …
Dear Editor, Did you wake up feeling tired even though you had slept and would normally feel rested? Have you found yourself more easily irritated, overwhelmed, trying to find the fun again in your …
Dear Editor, To be totally transparent, we oppose any further construction of wind turbines in Palo Alto County because we are concerned about the health risks they pose to the population. There are …
To the Editor: I attended the Main Street Community Theatre play, “Fox Fire”. It was a very professional production. We are so fortunate to have this entertainment in Emmetsburg. Thanks …

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Obituaries
Celebration of Life for Marvyl Guess will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 10 at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg followed by committal at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Emmetsburg. …
Mary Elizabeth Moses Gappa was born Nov. 13, 1934 in Emmetsburg. She is the daughter of Bill and Marian (Brennan) Moses. A lifelong resident of Emmetsburg, she graduated from St. Mary’s …
Bettendorf -- A Memorial Mass for James T. "Jim" Hughes, 63, of Bettendorf, will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4097 18th Street, Bettendorf, Iowa, on Friday June 2, 2023 at …
A Celebration of Life Service for Elizabeth Chapman will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. The Rev. John Koopman will officiate. Burial will be at …

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Sports

E-Hawks Dominate Generals 63-21

EHS Homecoming week excitement would prove electric on the gridiron Friday, as the E-Hawks dismantled the Generals in a 63-21 victory. From the first whistle, a palpable energy spread from the …
E-Hawks Work Hard Over Summer Months
KEEPING FIT -- High school and middle school students could be found working on their skills in the gymnasiums Tuesday morning. Basketball, volleyball, and cheerleading practice are among just a few …
Emmetsburg Hot Shots Team Members Compete at State
STATE COMPETITION -- The Emmetsburg Hot Shots compete at the state trap shooting competition June 7-9 in Cedar Falls. Middle schoolers shot on Wednesday. Thursday is handicaps and doubles for those …
Softball Team Went 13-0 Over Storm Lake St. Mary’s
The Lady E-Hawks battled Newell-Fonda at home on Monday night, resulting in a loss 0-6. On Friday, June 2, the Emmetsburg team took a win 13-0 against Storm Lake St. Mary’s. Of 22 at bats, the …

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School

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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