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When growing conditions are right, Emmetsburg native Joel Kibbie grows giant pumpkins, watermelons, marrows and more.
Unfortunately this year, in early June, Emmetsburg was hit with a …
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By Drew Hansen
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10/23/25
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If you’ve ever used the main entrance at Palo Alto County Health Systems, a friendly face has been there to greet you and help you find where you need to go.
That friendly face belongs to …
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By Drew Hansen
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10/23/25
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In late August, Emmetsburg Ford hosted a Fundraiser for the FIT Trail in Harrison Park.
A donation of $30 was made by every household that test drove a vehicle during the event. There were 10 …
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10/23/25
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Beautification is important to any town. Every town wants to look the very best it can.
Shelby Mitchell shared her talents with the City of Emmetsburg last weekend and created a new mural at …
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By Drew Hansen
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10/16/25
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With Alan and Tracey Mattice retiring and sellling Martin-Mattice Funeral Home, a pair of new faces enter their roles.
Sidney and Grant Buscherfeld have assumed the roles of funeral director and …
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By Drew Hansen
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10/16/25
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With the weather finally cooling off, it’s really beginning to feel like Autumn.
And now that Autumn is here, you have to have decorations!
Employees at Palo Alto County Health …
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By Drew Hansen
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10/16/25
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The annual 4-H Penny Carnival was held on Sunday, October 5th from 3:00-4:00pm in the Exhibits Building on the Palo Alto County Fairgrounds in Emmetsburg. The beautiful fall day brought out a …
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10/9/25
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Submitted Photo
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10/9/25
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Back Row L-R: Marc Maina, Matt Malm, Krayton Rutledge, Ryan Wirtz, Aidyn Fehr-Opheim, Cater Chizek
Middle Row L-R: Lily Swift, Calista Joyce, Danica Ringlaben, Kyle Hoffman, Emily Pietrarossa, …
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10/9/25
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Last Saturday morning it didn’t seem to take long until all the vendors were set up and ready to meet customers on the east side of Soper Park. There were floral arrangements, …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/21/25
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Last Friday nine teachers arrived at the high school for their orientation. Each one seemed more than ready to begin their chosen career. Following is information about each of these …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/21/25
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The 2025-2026 School Calendars are here. You can pick one up at shops and banks around town or stop by the Emmetsburg Reporter-Democrat Office to get yours today!
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8/14/25
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Emmetsburg, IA – Soper Park was filled with energy, laughter, and the smell of fresh-grilled pork on Thursday, August 7, as Palo Alto County Health System (PACHS) marked its 60th anniversary …
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8/14/25
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The Iowa Environmental Council, The Harkin Institute and Iowa Farmers Union conducted a Listening Session last Tuesday at the Library that hosted the session. Twenty-five + people attended the …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/14/25
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The Ruthven Fire department, a 100% volunteer-run emergency service serving the City of Ruthven, Iowa, Lost Island Township, Lake Township and Freeman Township has launched an online fundraising …
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8/7/25
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Harley Butler, Watershed Coordinator works everyday to find ways to have Five Island Lake stay off the DNR’s Impaired Waters list. Butler was hired two years ago. Since …
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8/7/25
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The big red tomatoes were almost ready to be picked last week. Bob Hamerlinck raises the tomatoes each year at Willow Ridge. This year he had to stake the plants because of the winds. Bob is 101 …
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8/7/25
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Main Street Community Theatre’s next production is Chicago (musical). The 30 + member cast has been in rehearsals for several weeks. The actors and actresses will be singing and …
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7/31/25
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Film maker Jeremy Glazier brought his latest film to the Riviera Theatre last Saturday. From Iowa and Back provides insight to the Vietnam Era when the war in Vietnam required more soldiers. …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/31/25
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County Auditor Carmen Moser recently decided that the statues at the Veterans Memorial needed some attention. She researched who did this type of repair work. She found Dennis Meyer of …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/31/25
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Julie holds a plaque that was presented to her on the stage. She was acknowledged for her work with youth in 4-H. She was thanked for her commitment to assist young people as they make …
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7/24/25
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This summer a school bus is waiting early in the morning at the Emmetsburg High School parking lot. By 6:30a.m. it is pulling out of the parking lot with teenagers on their way to detassel …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/24/25
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Last Tuesday was judging day for 4-H projects. 4-H members brought in their projects, along with members of the public who brought in everything from photography and horticulture …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/24/25
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Mayor Pat Degen’s Independence Day Address said it all about the work that everyday people in Emmetsburg who take on projects to make the community better. “We may be small in …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/17/25
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Seth Samuelson started working for Fareway Stores, Inc. when he was 14 years old in Sioux City as a carry out. This week is his first as Assistant Manager for Emmetsburg Fareway. You …
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7/17/25
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