Memorial Day was first established in the state of New York. On March 7, 1966 Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller signed a proclamation recognizing Memorial Day in his state. This was followed by Congress … more

The Reporter-Democrat invites the public to an open house and Chamber Coffee. The newspaper office was recently remodeled. Owners Kris Grabinoski and Jerry Wisemen along with the employees want to … more

For another summer, the Emmetsburg Municipal Band will provide outdoor concerts from June 1 through July 1. The performances will be every Thursday night at 7p.m. in Soper Park. The concert season is … more

NEW GENERATOR FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT -- The City of Emmetsburg Police Department was recently awarded a $2500 grant from the Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable Foundation. It will be used to … more

When Holly Kile was in high school, she was terrified of hair. Those are her words describing how she thought about hair. When a friend approached her with the idea that together they should enroll … more

GARDENING IN RUTHVEN -- Last Wednesday in the late afternoon, these gardeners were planting peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers in the Ruthven garden to be distributed in the Ruthven United Methodist … more

Garrett noticed something different in the atmosphere the next time he went to the library. Mr. Evans was busy with children’s story time, explained the intern at the desk. Garrett nodded, … more

Fourteen piano students of Kelley Fog took part in the Iowa High School Music Association’s annual Piano Contest this year. Last Thursday, May 18 the piano students shared their skills and … more

BEEKEEPING -- On Tuesday, May 9th, the Palo Alto Garden Club provided a program about bees. They welcomed Dr. Brent Owen who did a presentation on beekeeping. Along with his family practice in … more