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The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Christy Willmore grew up in Emmetsburg and has returned to her roots. She and her husband Jim are happy to be closer …
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By Diane Weiland
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10/3/24
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At the northeast corner of Palmer and 5 th Street a monstrous rock catches your attention. It is the focal point of one of several gardens on the Hand property. The majority of the gardening …
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By Diane Weiland
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10/3/24
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Photo By Diane Weiland
2024 Homecoming Court – Last Wednesday evening the Homecoming Court was named during a ceremony on the football field. Back Row L-R are Cooper Chizek, Carson …
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10/3/24
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Ken Lang grew up on a farm in Dickens, Iowa. He attended school in Gillette Grove. Three days after his high school graduation he was enrolled in La James College of Hairstyling in …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/26/24
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First and Second Graders from Graettinger, West Bend, Emmetsburg West Elementary and Emmetsburg Catholic School spent last Thursday at the Fairgrounds . They were there to learn from experts …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/26/24
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The word spread fast last Friday that Blurry Big Foot would be opening that morning. It was a soft opening meaning that it wasn’t an official full-out opening. The …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/26/24
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Jean Long remembers her first perm because it was done by Deb Kibbie. All previous ones were a home perm. She paid close attention to what Deb was doing and it was then that she decided …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/19/24
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Iowa 4-H Youth Excel in Communication Events at Iowa State Fair
The following Palo Alto County 4-Hers received Red or Blue Ribbons for their Communications Events. …
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9/19/24
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Haacks Nest in Cylinder has been a town fixture for decades. Recently the building went up for sale. It took a while but last Monday the new owners were presented with the key to the …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/19/24
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Work was underway last week for the open shelter that will be located at the East Campground. The concrete slab was poured a few weeks ago. Santi Construction from Humboldt and Brent …
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9/12/24
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Following are the Palo Alto County winners of the SRG 2024 People’s Choice Contest. There were eight categories. Voting began at noon on May 22 and ended on June 5 th at …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/12/24
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On Friday of last week Garden Club members were at the East Campground adding flowers to the landscape. A variety of plants will now help to showcase the large sign that welcomes and …
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9/12/24
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For a long time, what looked like a water tower cap sat on the ground below the actual water tower in Harrison Park. The city shared that a new cap for the water tower would be installed …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/5/24
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Come to the Firemen's Breakfast on September 8th from 8 AM to Noon at the Emmetsburg Fire Hall.
Pancakes, Omeletes(your way), Sausage, Milk, Juice and Coffee. All made by the Volunteer Firemen.
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9/5/24
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Emmetsburg 55 th Class Reunion – Seventy-three classmates from the EHS class of 1969 gathered at The Shores last Saturday evening. The group enjoyed conversation, food and memories. …
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9/5/24
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At one time in years past it was not uncommon to see and hear an ice cream truck making its way around the streets of town during the summer months. Both Lance Clark and Jen Bauer separately …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/29/24
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School shootings can happen in any state, any town and any school. Iowa has witnessed three school shootings in the last three years. In March, 2022 a 15-year-old was …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/29/24
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August 30th-September 2nd
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LOOKING BACK AT 2004
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8/29/24
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The Emmetsburg Public Library, ILCC Library and the Wellness Center are hosting a Harry Potter school year event. The three groups have put together monthly events based upon the Harry Potter …
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8/22/24
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This city crew of three have been busy installing new pedestrian street crossing lights. The lights are located at the corner of Lawler & 6 th , King & 2 nd …
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8/22/24
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Five new teachers will enter the Emmetsburg Community School’s classrooms this school year. Each one of them have expressed their reason for wanting to teach. All seemed to agree …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/22/24
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The eighth annual Chamber of Commerce BrewFest held last Saturday was a great success. A good-sized crowd took part in the tastings and voted for their favorites. When it came …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/15/24
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Mike and Kim Ghert, the owners of Gehrt's Garage in Mallard, lost their business in a fire on Sunday, August 11th. Their daughter, Maddy Frieden has set up a GoFundMe to help them recover and get …
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8/15/24
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Last Friday’s Chamber of Commerce Coffee was an invitation from the Emmetsburg Community School District to learn more about the proposal to build a new Elementary School. The coffee was …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/15/24
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Last Wednesday Main Street Community Theater and Palo Alto County Extension collaborated to offer a Camp based upon STEM and Theater. Fifteen young people participated in the day-long …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/8/24
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