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OWEN WON THE SNOWMAN -- Mary Hilfiker and her grandson, Owen Steffen of Emmetsburg, attended the Emmet County Nature Center fundraiser a couple weekends ago. Owen won the wooden snowman, hand carved …
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3/30/23
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Baby Boy Louis Louis James John Jones arrived at 6:22 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Baby Louis is …
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3/30/23
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A group of German students are bringing their innovative mobile exhibit about climate change to Emmetsburg, as part of their efforts to raise awareness and spark substantive discussion about this …
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3/30/23
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The St. Pat’s Trap Shoot was the last official event for the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. The event was held at Sportsman Park north of Cylinder. There were, a total of 50 shooters …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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The Pony Express riders of Palo Alto County will be riding through Emmetsburg on Friday, April 7 around 11 a.m. Take a look as the horses parade down Broadway Street.
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3/30/23
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SPRING IS HERE -- A common sight around Emmetsburg lately is people walking on the sidewalks and streets again upon the warmer temperatures in the 40s. Six people total could be seen walking on …
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3/30/23
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The story about DejaBrew is one that begins with a good cup of coffee. In the winter of 2014, Liz Hoppe moved back to Emmetsburg. After living in the city of Cedar Falls, she was used to coffee …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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A BELATED CELEBRATION -- The Lakeside residents celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday March 28. Carl and Joanne Nord performed Irish music in the afternoon for the crowd and snacks were …
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3/30/23
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The Long Way Home Tom Montgomery Fate Ice Cube Press ISBN 9781948509367 $19.99 The Long Way Home, a memoir about how travel eventually brings us home, is the April featured selection for Writers and …
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by Michael Tidemann
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3/30/23
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On Sunday, April 2, Palo Alto County Relay For Life will hold their 9-Pin Bowling Tournament at Shamrock Lanes. Registration will be at 11 a.m., and bowling starts at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $25 per …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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3/23/23
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FRIENDLY COMPETITION -- A crowd gathered in the heated tent at 10th and Broadway in Emmetsburg on Friday evening for the annual bean bag tournament. Lively conversation and lots of smiles could be …
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3/23/23
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE -- Logs4Heros chainsaw carver, Anthony Martin, goes to work at his chainsaw carving outside of the Emmetsburg Fire Department Saturday afternoon. This year’s creations were …
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3/23/23
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RUNNING TO PICK UP CANDY -- All ages took advantage of the delicious candy that was thrown out of the parade floats during St. Pat’s last weekend. These high schoolers race to get their desired …
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3/23/23
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December Pomerenke has been sewing and making alterations for the Emmetsburg community and surrounding areas for about five weeks now, working from the back of The Archery Shop & Range owned by …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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3/23/23
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On Friday, March 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the public is invited to an open house event at Parallel Ag (formerly Woodford Equipment) at 2107 5th Street in Emmetsburg. There will be an …
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3/23/23
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Friday, March 24 at 6 p.m., West Elementary PIE presents Decade Trivia Night Playground Fundraiser at The Shores. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and trivia will start by 7 p.m. Sign up for this event …
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3/23/23
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The following students were named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Names were recently released for publication. These include Kiersten …
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3/23/23
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A bereavement support group for adults will be offered 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays in April 2023 in the Health Education Room at PACHS’ main entrance. Presentation will be by Kristy Simington, …
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3/23/23
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Children of all ages are invited to attend a special Easter event on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Mallard Public Library and will include an Easter story, …
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3/23/23
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ALL THE WAY FROM IRELAND -- Paul Daly and Bernie McCarthy posed for a photo following the famous Emmetsburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade. -- Natalie Henriksen photo
RIGHT AT HOME – Irish …
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3/23/23
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READY, AIM, THROW! -- These two young ones threw candy out of the back of a truck for Community State Bank in the Saturday parade down Broadway Street. It wasn’t long before candy filled the …
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3/23/23
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Senator Paul Daly from County Westmeath in Ireland was this year’s Irish Dignitary. He was delighted to be part of all of the festivities surrounding the St. Pat’s Celebration. Daly …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/23/23
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Bernie McCarthy has been married to Paul Daly for seventeen years. She accompanied the Irish Dignitary to Emmetsburg. While her husband will be the one most in the limelight, Bernie also …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/23/23
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Emmetsburg once again has a Postmaster. As of Tuesday morning, Cynthia Jones will now serve the community. She was installed during a small ceremony that included family and friends. Wendy Berg, …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/23/23
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Congratulations AGP Employees: AGP just purchased $15,600 in Chamber bucks as a safety award for their local employees. The Chamber appreciates AGP’s continued support for our …
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3/23/23
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