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. … more

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. … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

At the Iowa State Bank’s annual Pork Patty Cook Out for the Bully Bullhead Weekend, Ruthven’s Citizens of the Year were announced. The 2023 honorees were Tom and LaVonne Mason. The couple … more