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The annual Palo Alto County 4-H Lock-In was held on Saturday evening, January 18 th , from 7:00-midnight at the Smith Wellness Center in Emmetsburg.
Thirty-three 4-Hers participated in the …
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1/23/25
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St. Mary’s Church in Armstrong held its final regularly-scheduled mass together on Sunday, Jan. 12. This goodbye was hardly the end of the newly-renovated building’s use in the community, …
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By Amy H Peterson and Aubree Hansen
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1/16/25
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For 20 years KEMP-LP was a radio station licensed to serve Emmetsburg. In April, 2024 the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to separate from ownership of KEMP. After months of …
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By Diane Weiland
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1/16/25
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Anyone interested in directing plays and/or musicals will have an opportunity to hone their skills by registering for the upcoming Director Workshop. It will be held at the Main Street Community …
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1/16/25
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The Paw Spa Now Open
By Diane Weiland
Haley Johnson has always loved animals and she now has her own Pet Salon named The Paw Spa.
She attended RIO …
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By Diane Weiland
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1/9/25
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Grace Ann Moeller is the 2025 First Baby of the New Year. She arrived on January 2 at 2:56 in the afternoon at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and …
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By Diane Weiland
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1/9/25
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The public is invited to the Reporter-Democrat office on Friday January 17 from 1:00-3:00 pm for a book signing. Katherine Nelson has had her stories published by Barnes & Noble Press. She will …
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By Diane Weiland
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1/9/25
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The following are just three of the Legislature changes that will take effect in the new year.
Iowa Consumer Data Protection targets entities doing business in Iowa or directing …
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By Diane Weiland
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1/2/25
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Last weekend the weather was unseasonably warm. There were patches of open water over Five Island Lake. That did not deter ice fishing. Some anglers sat on their buckets waiting …
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1/2/25
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This photo was taken by Clint Young early Monday morning of this week. He captured the colorful display over the lake and Third Island. A scattering of mid-level and high-level …
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1/2/25
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Some people thought that the tree may not be decorated this year. That did not happen. Now each evening passers-by marvel at the sight
Photo By Diane Weiland
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12/26/24
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Kerri and Keely Boker are a mother-daughter team interested in bringing fun, vintage items to shoppers in Emmetsburg.
Since October the two have repurposed what was the Social Market …
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By Diane Weiland
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12/26/24
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Despite the cold, fishing is a year-round sport for some. Each weekend ice huts are seen on the lake. Some have wondered about the thickness of the ice. There have been several …
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12/26/24
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Tales from Palo Alto has hit the online books of Barnes & Noble. Katherine Nelson graduated in May, 2023 from Emmetsburg High School. She is a talented writer and has always enjoyed …
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By Diane Weiland
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12/19/24
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Coleen Ruddy who works at PACHS presented the idea of a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Ted Collins, Human Resource Director and Anna Meredith took the idea a step further. Hospital …
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By Diane Weiland
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12/19/24
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Iowa Lakes Community College announces the creation of the Anna Mae Kacmarynski Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the inspiring life and legacy of Anna Mae Kacmarynski, established by her daughter, …
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12/19/24
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Last Friday’s Lighted Parade attracted a large crowd of families and friends. Sixteen floats made up the parade that took place this year on a route that started at the Fire …
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By Diane Weiland
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12/12/24
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Ziegler Agriculture and Construction Equipment is now located in Emmetsburg. The company has locations in Jackson, MN, Fort Dodge and Sheldon, Iowa and in Northwest Missouri. On …
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By Diane Weiland
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12/12/24
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The Board of Health Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Pam Studer. She acknowledged that it was also a retirement celebration for Peg McNally.
Three new Board members were at the …
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By Diane Weiland
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12/12/24
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Main Street Community Theatre will celebrate the Christmas Season with a hilarious production. It is advertised as a compilation of Christmas cheer. Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and …
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12/5/24
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The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce has a full lineup of shopping and holidays events to help everyone enjoy the Christmas season.
On Friday, December 6 from Noon to 6p.m. and Saturday, December …
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By Diane Weiland
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12/5/24
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Photos by Jane Whittmore
1. The Man in the Red Suit Arrives at Pizza Ranch- Santa Claus marches in to the Pizza Ranch ready to visit with the children who were there for Breakfast with …
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12/5/24
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The Banners for Heroes Project will continue next year. Many of you might have seen that the five banners installed in early August have been removed. Each year five banners will be …
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By Diane Weiland
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11/28/24
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L Square Boutique is owned by Shayla and Jordan Petersen of West Bend. The boutique became legal in December 2023 and went LIVE online at lsquareboutique.com on February 15, 2024. As many have …
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By Diane Weiland
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11/28/24
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Letters have been sent home about the Shop with a Cop event that will be held on Sunday, December 8 from 5-7p.m. at the Police Station located at 2302 23 rd Street. Invites were directed to 3 …
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By Diane Weiland
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11/28/24
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