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Michael Stein runs in races not necessarily to win but to bring awareness to the Sister Water Project. Mike can be seen running marathons in a t-shirt that says, “ I Run for …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/20/25
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St. Patrick’s 2025 Celebration
By Diane Weiland
Despite the weather, this year’s St. Patrick’s Celebration went on as planned. …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/20/25
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This year the Banners for Heroes program is expanding. Last year, Banners for Heroes commenced due to the support of the VFW, Rotary and Kiwanis. The banners honor those deceased, …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/13/25
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Last Friday evening the Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation hosted its annual Grant Cycle Awards Ceremony at the Wild Rose Casino’s Banquet room. The room began to fill …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/13/25
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This year’s parade route will be the same as last year. Parade entries can start to line up at Noon-12:30p.m. on Saturday. Dave VanOosbree, long time parade director will be in …
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3/13/25
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St. Patrick’s 2025 Celebration kicks off on Monday, March 10 with pageantry. The Miss Shamrock Pageant and Jr. Miss Pageant will be held at Emmetsburg High School beginning at 7:00p.m. …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/6/25
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Each week leading up to the St. Patrick Celebration, St. Pat’s Headquarters is busy. The shelves are stocked, new items are still coming in and shoppers are finding exactly what they …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/6/25
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Last Wednesday evening the St. Pat’s Association Board members gathered at St. Pat’s Headquarters. They had everything planned regarding the announcement of the 2025 Grand …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/6/25
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On Tuesday, March 4, Emmetsburg voters will be asked to go to the polls to cast a ballot concerning the school district’s Levy. The ballot will ask for permission to raise the current …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/27/25
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The St. Pat’s Association has announced this year’s Dignitary who will be overseeing everything related to the Irish celebration scheduled for March 13 through march 16.
Cathal …
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2/27/25
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The Shores was this year’s venue for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Citizen of the Year event. One hundred and five people attended the program last Friday evening to …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/27/25
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There is a group of dedicated individuals who make up the Vocal Boosters. Their primary purpose is to support the Vocal Music Program at the Emmetsburg community schools. That means …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/20/25
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Make plans for Palo alto County Conservation’s Chili Contest scheduled for Saturday, February 22 at the Lost Island Nature Center. This yearly event will be from 12p.m.-1p.m. …
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2/20/25
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FFA Activities - Spring & Summer
February 15 - New Century Farmer Application Deadline
February 15-22 - National FFA Week
March 5 – Washington DC …
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2/20/25
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Palo Alto County Health Systems is a leading healthcare provider in Emmetsburg and in the surrounding communities. We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Boysen, ARNP, as the newest …
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2/13/25
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Kathy Davis, Program Coordinator at ISU Extension has a new workshop opportunity for youth in grades 4-12. It is an Afterschool Grub Club. This is a 6-week workshop that will meet afterschool …
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2/13/25
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Annual Celebration of Community Members Who Go Above & Beyond
By Diane Weiland
It is the time of year that the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce has …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/13/25
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The annual Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee was held at the Emmesburg Catholic School on Friday, January 1. Pictured are three fourth grade girls who competed in the Spelling Bee. The winners are …
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2/7/25
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Last Saturday the wind was out of the South East. By noon plumes of smoke could be seen as far north as Rockport. The winds were not helping a fire that broke out at POET Bioprocessing. …
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2/6/25
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Terry Chamberlain, Commander VFW Post #2295 has put together information for the organizations that will take part in the annual Lenten Fish Frys. The work dates for each of the organizations …
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2/6/25
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Attorney Jennifer Harrington is excited to announce her return to Buchanan, Bibler, Gabor, & Meis after working the past three years at Iowa State …
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1/30/25
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Monday, January 27 was the first day of a week-long celbration of Catholic School's Week.
From Monday to Friday, each day had a different dress-up day and different activities. Monday was PJ-Day …
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1/30/25
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Twelve prospective directors took part in last Saturday’s Director Workshop held at the Main Street Community Theatre. Jackie VanOosbree put together the workshop. Her extensive …
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By Diane Weiland
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1/30/25
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It was a fun night for the Business teams that registered to take part in the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Battle of the Businesses Bowling competition held last Friday night. In …
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1/23/25
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Last Friday evening there was a thunderous boom heard in Emmetsburg, Graettinger, Ringstead, Whittemore and beyond. The phenomenon was a Frost Quake that is caused by the freezing and …
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1/23/25
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