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INTO THE FIELDS – Last week, farmers headed into the fields north of Emmetsburg to prepare for planting. The weather so far this year has made it more challenging to get out in the fields, but …
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5/4/23
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Church Women United has planned an afternoon focusing on the organization’s state project, Feeding America. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 5, 1:30p.m. at the Family Life Center in …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/4/23
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Baby Girl Hadley Hadley Lavonne Ruppert arrived at 9:52 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Baby …
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5/4/23
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SUPPORTING THE CAUSE -- Pony Express Riders were given a gracious donation of $3000. Each group of the Whittemore American Legion gave $1000 -- Whittemore American Legion, Whittemore American Legion …
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5/4/23
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ILCC CAREER DAY – Seven area high schools transported their seniors to Iowa Lakes Community College for Career Day on Wednesday, April 19. There were over 40 businesses located in two different …
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5/4/23
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MAY DAY CANDY – The PACHS Auxiliary turned the hospital meeting room into candy land on Monday. The fundraiser was well attended as customers carried out their favorite candies. Pictured are …
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5/4/23
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A Daddy Daughter Dance will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at The Shores at Five Island, 14 N. Lawler. Daughters are invited to bring their dad, uncle, grandpa, or other special guest and dance …
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5/4/23
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May 5 5:00P-9:00P: Steak Night at The Shores. They will be offering a ribeye steak dinner or a New York Strip steak dinner, and a chicken breast entrée. Meals include a steak or chicken …
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5/4/23
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For the last nine months Bethany Lutheran Church volunteers who sew and quilt have been making 455 60”x 80” tied quilts. It is a labor of service, faith, tradition, concern for human …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/4/23
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A Chamber coffee and ribbon cutting will be held Friday, May 5 starting at 9:30 a.m. with ribbon cutting at 9:45 a.m. for Straight Care Nursing Agency & Retail Store at 918 Broadway. The …
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5/4/23
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The Emmetsburg Just For Kix team, under the direction of Paige Bunkofske, recently competed in a National Dance Competition in Rochester, MN April 27-30. 1,823 teams in total competed at the …
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5/4/23
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The family of Mike and Jane Wentzel would like to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 19 with a card shower. Cards and memories may be sent to PO Box 542, Emmetsburg, IA 50536.
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5/4/23
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Rodney and Marilyn Meyer will celebrate 65 years together on May 4. The couple was married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mallard on a Sunday evening in 1958. The Church was newly built and they were …
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5/4/23
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Emmetsburg’s Independence Day celebration has a tradition of spectacular fireworks. The City needs help to continue this tradition. For years the fireworks displays have been funded through …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/4/23
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Turn over a new leaf and learn how to prevent diabetes at the PACHS Prevent Diabetes Program. According to the CDC, more than one in three U.S. adults have prediabetes -- that’s 96 million …
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5/4/23
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 13. The Palo Alto County Garden Club will host its annual Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will take place in Harrison Park. A variety of well-tended …
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5/4/23
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The Emmetsburg Public Library is excited to announce our 2023 Summer Reading Program (SRP). Patrons of all ages will be eligible to sign up for SRP on Monday, May 22 beginning at 9:30 a.m. We will be …
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5/4/23
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Emmetsburg received various accolades last week from two state employees who are very familiar with community development. Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Director and Beth Balzer, Manager for …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/27/23
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Sometimes it is quite extraordinary what you can learn over a cup of coffee. Iowa Lakes Community College hosted the Chamber Coffee last Friday that focused on the Nursing Program. Second year …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/27/23
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Iowa History Author Linda Betsinger McCann will be a guest speaker of the Mallard Public Library on Saturday, April 29 at 2p.m. She will present a program about Prisoners of War in Iowa highlighting …
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4/27/23
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On Saturday, May 6 the Spirit Riders Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association will have their first ride of the season. The Run for “Son” Ride will start with a blessing at the …
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4/27/23
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Kaitlin Anderson, Naturalist at Palo Alto County Conservation invites the public to take part in the annual Wings and Wetlands event. It is scheduled for Saturday, May 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the …
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4/27/23
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The Cornbelt Chorus barbershop members recently shared that after 67 years, the torch will no longer be passed on due to lack of interest from younger generations. The club met on Saturday, March 25 …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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4/27/23
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A COLD DAY FOR GARDEING – The Community Garden was being prepped about two weeks ago on a blustery spring day. The two men on the tractors were working the soil by tilling the ground so that …
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4/27/23
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