Justin Burns was recently successful securing a $1,000 Community Grant from POET. His objective was to add a diverse range of seating and lounging to the beach at Soper Park. Offering …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/18/24
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Last Wednesday afternoon Trinity Episcopal Church in Emmetsburg started to fill up with worshippers who came together to take part in the Secularization Ceremony. It was the final service to …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/18/24
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Emmetsburg has a new mural centered on the east side of Hwy 4 next to Cuts Unlimited. Shelby Mitchell of Ankeny started the painting last Friday morning. By late afternoon …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/18/24
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The receding waters surrounding Emmetsburg mark the possibility that flood waters will be gone sometime this week. On Monday, for the first time since Hwy 4 south of town was closed, there was no …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/11/24
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Iowa State Bank’s Pork Patty Cookout last Friday night kicked off Ruthven’s annual Bully Bullhead weekend. A long line of attendees was steady for the meal sponsored by the Bank. …
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By Diane Weland
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7/11/24
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On Sunday, July 14 plan to spend an afternoon at Lakeside Lutheran Home and Grace States. Their second annual Cruise-In will be in full swing from 1-3:00p.m. at Lakeside’s car parking …
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7/11/24
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Emmetsburg is one more place in the United States that will soon honor those who served with a 24”x48” banner that is hung from a pole with their name, photo and service information. …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/4/24
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On Thursday, June 20 th Steve Hoyman was sitting in the audience at the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s annual meeting in Coralville, Iowa. When it came time to announce the …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/4/24
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Emmetsburg, Iowa – Local businesses are showing steams of support for the splash pad project in Emmetsburg. Thanks to recent donations from POET, Palo Alto County Health System (PACHS), Hughes …
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7/4/24
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Last Saturday morning there was a realization that water was making its way into town. There were areas on the golf course that had standing water. Road ditches were full. At …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/27/24
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After a 6-month hiatus, Classics at the Riviera is returning this July with The Music Man, a classic film set in Iowa. This family-friendly musical introduces us to Harold Hill, a con artist …
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6/27/24
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The Emmetsburg Kiwanis Annual Flight Breakfast scheduled for June 30th has been moved to the VFW due to flooding. They will be serving from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
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6/26/24
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This year is Dorothy Graff’s 10 th Anniversary sewing Angel Gowns. Sewing is her “go to pastime.” In 2014 she learned about a group that was repurposing wedding gowns …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/20/24
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What do you want to do when you grow up? That question was easy for Kylie Iverson. She has always set her sights on being a “cop”. “My cousin is a school …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/20/24
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The Emmetsburg Outdoor Pool Initiative has presented the pool concept design to the city of
Emmetsburg. The group requested that the city council consider a public measure …
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6/20/24
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Monday’s City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Degen at 5:00p.m. Folllowing approval of the Consent Agenda, the Mayor called for the report of officers. City Administrator …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/13/24
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The Municipal Band Concert location has been changed to Harrison Park for the next four Thursdays, including July 4 th . This was necessary because of the splash pad construction going …
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6/13/24
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Secretary Naig Honors the Streit Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig honored the Streit Family from Palo Alto County with the Wergin …
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6/13/24
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There were no real surprises in the Primary Election held on Tuesday of this week. Most of those who hold office at the county, state and federal level will again be on the ballot in November. …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/6/24
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Recently Jeanette Neary had a garden visitor at her home which is located near the Holy Family Parish Church. Among her garden flowers a female deer had laid down. She watched it …
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6/6/24
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The following activities have been planned for June by Palo Alto County Conservation. It starts with Little Explorers on Tuesday, June 11. From 10a.m. to 11a.m. kids ages 3-5 are …
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6/6/24
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LifeServe Blood Center is proud to be the blood supplier to the hospital in your community! If you were in need of a blood product and went to your local hospital, the blood you …
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5/30/24
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The Board of Supervisors met Tuesday morning in the Courtroom of the Courthouse. Following the routine of approving the agenda, past minutes, county reports and claims, Attorney Bill Hanigan …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/30/24
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The VFW hosted the Memorial Day commemoration for those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice. The room was full as Commander Terry Chamberlain stepped to the podium Monday to …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/30/24
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Emmetsburg Catholic School personnel and students were excited last Friday to reveal the dollars raised for Auction Fest. This year’s amount of $122,000 has already been used for …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/23/24
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