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Leah Hoffman of West Bend, is the daughter of Steve and Martha Hoffman and a Junior at West Bend-Mallard. She is an active member of the Fern Valley 4-H Club, Hawkeye FFA Chapter, softball, livestock …
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7/17/25
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Deacon John Rudd announced on Monday of this week that Father Brian Feller will now serve as the Pastor for the following churches: Estherville St Partick’s, Armstrong St. Mary’s, …
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7/10/25
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Last Wednesday the Emmetsburg Library was host to Governor Candidate Rob Sand. Sand and his team were on time, efficient and welcoming. Before the general public was to arrive Sand …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/10/25
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We had a large crowd of people come to eat Pancakes, Sausage, Omelets, and drinks from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our guys started picking up picnic tables from various parks in town to take them out …
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By Elaine Sidles
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7/10/25
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Earlier this year, Gretchen Reichter, City Marketing and Retail Coordinator submitted a grant proposal for an Iowa Beautiful Grant. Eighty-seven communities did the same thing. In late …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/3/25
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On Saturday, July 5 th the public is invited to take part in the Chamber’s July Jamboree. Fun and festivities will begin at 2:00p.m. with the Patriotic Pet Parade. At 2:25p.m. …
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7/3/25
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Last Tuesday evening nine Kiwanis clubs gathered at the VFW for a meal. They were there for one purpose. It was to pack 400 backpacks for those in need.
The Kiwanis Clubs who …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/3/25
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The town of Mallard is going all out for their annual Duck Days. The schedule of events is as follows. From 9a.m.-2p.m. there will be a Vendor Show at the Community Center. …
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6/26/25
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Despite the heat last Saturday, the north end of Soper Park filled up with kids, parents and adults who asked about the lake’s water. Stations were set up for kids’ activities. …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/26/25
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On Tuesday, June 17th, the Palo Alto and Pocahontas County Extension offices successfully hosted their annual Clover Kid Day Camp at the Mallard City Park.
Fifty-three …
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6/26/25
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Big decisions pop up very quickly when a student graduates High School. Recent Emmetsburg High School graduate Byron Maina has made the decision to take his talents to the Iowa Lakes Community …
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By Drew Hansen
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6/19/25
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On Wednesday, June 11 around 5:30p.m a weather warning appeared on many cell phones in town and outside the city limits. The alert stated that 70 mph winds were headed east. Within 15 …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/19/25
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It was a grand celebration Saturday for POETS 20 th anniversary. POET employees and their families along with members of the public enjoyed food, entertainment and inflatables that were …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/19/25
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This Saturday, June 14 th , the public is invited to take part in POET’s 20 th Anniversary. The event will be held at the Palo Alto County Fairgrounds. The schedule for the day is …
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6/12/25
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The Five Island Lake Association (FILA) has been busy lining up activities for kids and adults for the annual Clean Water Festival. This event will take place on Saturday, June 21 in Soper …
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6/12/25
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The Emmetsburg Police Department brought back the Bicycle Rodeo for kids last Saturday. The department wanted to make sure that kids knew what was important when they are riding their …
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6/12/25
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EMMETSBURG, Iowa (June 4, 2025) – POET Bioprocessing – Emmetsburg is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible …
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6/5/25
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Kids waited patiently last Friday morning for the grand opening of the Splash Pad. Prior to the ribbon cutting, those in attendance were visiting and were offered cookies and coffee under the …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/5/25
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On Thursday, May 29th, 15 youth who completed grades 3-6 participated in the program Clover Cookie Factory held in the meeting room of the Extension Office. The program was sponsored by ISU Extension …
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6/5/25
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The Emmetsburg cemetery was awash with floral displays last weekend in remembrance of those who have passed. Memorial Day is always a day of reflection regarding those who have served in the …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/29/25
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Winnie the Pooh Kids is the next production of Main Street Community Theatre. Nineteen kids will be starring in the play that has been in rehearsals for several weeks. The Main …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/29/25
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Splash Pad Grand Opening
Soper Park
Friday, May 30
11:00a.m. Ribbon Cutting
11:00a.m. to Noon -- Coffee, Cookies and Refreshments
Under the South Shelter
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5/28/25
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Palo Alto Community Health will host “Touch-A-Truck. Kids, families and friends are invited to this event that will be held in Soper Park …
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5/22/25
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On Sunday May 11 a piano recital was held by the students of Kelley Fog. It was a culmination of a year of study and practice. The students ranged from beginners to advanced players. Two …
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5/22/25
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Prior to the Graduation Ceremony on Sunday all of the class sat on the bleachers for a group photo. There were 57 graduates this year. The Commencement program began …
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5/22/25
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