Reminder

The deadline for Banners for Heroes is April 30th. These banners will be displayed from Memorial Day weekend to Veterans Day. To honor your veteran with a banner fill out the application that …

Lessons of the Holocaust

The Emmetsburg Public Library hosted a presentation by Brad Wilkening from Ankeny, Iowa last Tuesday evening. The program that he created is a startling reminder of the World War II atrocities that …

Palo Alto County Pony Express Riders Added $3661.17 for This Year's Support of Easterseals' Camp Sunnyside

On Good Friday, the Palo Alto County Pony Express stopped downtown on Broadway to raise money for Easterseals’ Camp Sunnyside. It was just one of their annual fundraisers to ask drivers stopped …

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Emmetsburg High School Records Broken at Spirit Lake Track Meet

They always say records are set to be broken. Last Tuesday at Spirit Lake High School, E-Hawk junior Rachel Schany broke not one, but two Emmetsburg High School records. In what has been her …

E-Hawk Boys Fall Just Short to Mustangs

High School golf returned to Five Island Golf Course last Thursday as the Emmetsburg E-Hawks played host to the Mustangs of Newell-Fonda. In the end, it was the Mustangs who came out on top by just …

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Editorials

It's kind of crazy to think that the 2024 Major League Baseball Season is already half over. The Midsummer Classic is right around the corner and the All-Star Rosters were announced on …

The Wild World of Ballpark Food 5/9/24

To me, there isn't anything quite like going to a Major League Baseball game. Grabbing a cold drink and a hot dog while watching the best players in the world is a truly remarkable …

PGA Tour's WM Open Controversy

So many times folks who don't watch golf on TV have explained to me that it's simply too boring. Generally, crowds only get loud at PGA Tour events on Sundays when the …

Secretary Pate: HS Voter Registration Day

Secretary Pate encourages 17- and 18-year-olds to register to vote on Statewide High School Voter Registration Day February 13 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate today announced …

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Letters to the Editor

Greg Hoyman 4/3/25 Cardiac Rehab

In July 2004, I underwent triple bypass surgery. Following such a procedure, most patients are provided with cardiac rehabilitation through their insurance or Medicare. This typically involves …

Keagan Barrett 2/27/25 DOGE

President Trump openly campaigned on his creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The agency's job would be to root out waste and inefficiency in the federal government and it's …

Maureen Horsley 11/26/24

What an informative and educational session on cancer was presented on Monday, November 18 at "THE SHORES" in Emmetsburg. We all know family and friends affected by this terrible disease. Palo …

Lori Riley 10/31/2024

As many are aware, the issue of building a new elementary school is at hand for our community. Two comments that keep arising are: “Why do …

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Obituaries

Harold "Harry" Origer

A Mass of Christian Burial for Harold “Harry” Origer was held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Interment was at St. Mary’s Catholic …

David Clasing

Funeral services for David Clasing will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Ruthven, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. …

Basil Jacobson Jr.

Basil Howard Jacobson, Jr. of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away surrounded by family on March 31, 2025. Born May 14, 1936 in Cylinder, IA, Bakey was the son of Basil Sr. and Frances Satter Harrison …

Virginia Steil

Virginia Steil, 91, of Oelwein passed away on Wednesday March 26, 2025 at Arlington Place Assisted Living in Oelwein. Visitation was from 4:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday April 2, 2025 at the …

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E-Hawk Girls Open Season With Win Over Sioux Central

A little wind was not going to get in the way of the Emmetsburg E-Hawk girls golf team last Friday afternoon. They traveled to Sioux Rapids to face off with the Sioux Central Rebels. Returning …

E-Hawk Boys Top Rebels 157-188 in Season Opener

Leadership is crucial in any team sport. With Josh Matheason and Grant Householder graduated, the Emmetsburg E-Hawk boys golf coach Tyler Bjustrom explained how seniors Carter Hudson and Justin Wirtz …

A Coffee to Celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week

Last Friday visitors attended the ISU Extension Coffee. Pictured are L-R Christy Willmore, Julie Naig and Lisa Berkland. A nice crowd made their way to the office during the morning.

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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.

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Visiting U.S. National Parks is More Popular Than Ever, Breaking Visitor Records in 2024 with over 330 Million Visits

America's 63 national parks draw in serious hikers, but they also provide opportunities for beginners and families to unwind, take their time and soak in nature's beauty. While many travelers often …

9 lives and more? 60 years of groundbreaking medical advancements have improved cat health and longevity.

Meowtel explored advancements in feline medicine, nutrition, and care that are helping the more than 350 million domestic cats worldwide live longer.

There is currently no bird flu vaccine for people.

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.

How do hurricanes affect baby names?

Spokeo compared data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Social Security Administration to see how storm names impact baby names.

A Springtime Twist on Classic Chicken Soup

(Family Features) This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a flavorful spring twist. Serve with fresh cucumber sandwiches for a veggie-forward meal.