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ACCEPTING ANOTHER DONATION – The proposed School to School Trail project moved closer to its goal of $100,000 last week. A $3,000 donation from Iowa Lakes Electric Member Owners Charitable …
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8/10/23
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Iowa Lakes Community College has recently completed significant upgrades to the Arthur and Audrey Smith Wellness Center’s cardiovascular and weight rooms, including new state-of-the-art …
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8/10/23
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The seventh annual St. Pat’s Association’s Barbecue and Summer Bash again attracted barbecue enthusiasts from states such as Nebraska, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Some of …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/3/23
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Over 120 people experienced Christmas in July at the annual Kossuth/Palo Alto Economic Development Breakfast held last Wednesday morning. St. Michael’s Parish Center in Whittemore was decorated …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/3/23
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Two large donations were distributed to The Shores and The Emmetsburg Fire Department last Wednesday morning. Mark Johnson, Soy Operations Manager at AGP contacted Kim Kibbie, City Administrator and …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/27/23
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Following the Extension Council Barbecue on the opening night of the Palo Alto County Fair, the open pavilion was full. Everyone seated was interested in the various stage activities including the …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/27/23
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During the Chamber Coffee last Friday, various conversations ensued about the recently completed duplex at the entrance to Rockport. The duplex project like four of the homes along the north side of …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/20/23
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HAIL TRANSLATES INTO NEW SHINGLES – Ramirez Roofing is one of a dozen companies that have descended on Emmetsburg to fix the damages caused by the hail storm in late June. Pictured is the …
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7/20/23
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D.J. Vogeler, Natural Lakes Research Technician was on Five Island Lake last Thursday. His objective was to collect several crappie and yellow perch for research purposes. He netted several of each …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/20/23
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The State Historical Society of Iowa’s Mobile Museum was parked on the courthouse square last Thursday. It offered free tours of “Iowa’s People & Places” exhibition. …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/20/23
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AMONG THE TREES – What does a landowner living along the shore of a body of water do when a dead tree near the shore needs to be trimmed or removed? Most of the time the landscape does not …
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7/20/23
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Lakeside Senior Care and Grace Estates put on a fun event Sunday afternoon centered around classic vehicles. Noke Berger, Activity Director reported that she was nervous before the Cruise-In began. …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/20/23
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“Are you sure this is a good idea?” Sam asked for the fifth time since they started pedaling toward the farm. Reggie rolled his eyes. “It’s not, but we both know she …
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7/20/23
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ALL SMILES -- Last week on July 9-11, St. Paul Lutheran Church held evening sessions for their annual Vacation Bible School. The Tree of Life was the theme embedded in all of the planned activities. …
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7/20/23
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LEARNING WITH FRIENDS -- These students listen carefully to JaDee Gloede as she teaches them how to be more like Paul in the Bible by reaching out and uplifting others in their times of need. …
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7/20/23
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Just moments ago, (a week before this is published) I saw a lovely rainbow in the sky; a full length colorful rainbow stretching from north to south. Rainbows seem to be rather rare, seeing only a …
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7/20/23
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A&W hosted their annual car show last Friday night. Three vehicles stood out. In the middle of the parking lot was a 1930 Ford Model A Coupe. Its owner was Bill Spence from Spencer. He was eager …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/20/23
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PHOTOGRAPHY JUDGING -- The 4-H Exhibits building was busy on Tuesday morning. Judging was underway for a variety of exhibits. Pictured is Rory Elbert who received a Blue Ribbon for her first …
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7/20/23
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On Tuesday, July 11th, two 4-Hers competed in the county 4-H Clothing Selection/Fashion Revue/$20 Challenge/Innovative Design Clothing Event at the Extension Office in Emmetsburg. Participants …
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7/20/23
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HIGHLAND CRUISERS CLUB BOOTH -- The 4-H static exhibits from Highland Cruisers were put on display at their booth for the Palo Alto County Fair. As a reminder, the fair begins on Thursday, July 20 …
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7/20/23
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Baby Girl Harlyn Harlyn Jade Langel arrived at 9:10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Baby Harlyn …
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7/20/23
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