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Main Street Community Theatre is back on stage. This coming weekend will be the final performances of Sylvia. This is a delightful play. It is explained as a smart, silly, …
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By Diane Weiland
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4/11/24
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Holy Family Parish in Emmetsburg has been undergoing renovations for the last year. Presently, the work is focused on restoring the stained-glass windows throughout the church on …
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By Katie Nelson
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4/11/24
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For at least the last few weeks some of the American White Pelicans have made Five Island Lake their home. These majestic birds are migrating from the Gulf Coast, Texas, Louisiana, …
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4/11/24
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On Good Friday the Palo Alto County Pony Express Riders made a stop in eight area communities to raise dollars for Easterseals’ Campy Sunnyside. Each year this ride is a fundraiser that …
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By Diane Weiland
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4/4/24
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Deb Kibbie recently made the decision to retire from her occupation as hair dresser for many in Emmetsburg and the area. Last Friday, despite the rain numerous clients, friends and family …
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By Diane Weiland
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4/4/24
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The City of Emmetsburg has officially launched fundraising efforts for the Emmetsburg Splash pad, to be constructed at Soper Park this summer. Community State Bank has made a splash in Emmetsburg by …
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4/4/24
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About 65 years ago three forward thinking women in Palo Alto County saw the need for an organization to benefit the citizens of the county. The Hospital Auxiliary was formed.
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3/28/24
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The 9-11:30a.m. Retirement Coffee last Friday to honor Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Deb Hite was hardly long enough for all of the well-wishers to express their appreciation for her 14 …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/28/24
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Farm Credit Services of America is a proud supporter of keeping AG in the classroom.
Last week they presented a check to PIE for the Kinder Garden at West Elementary.
Last fall they also …
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3/28/24
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World Theatre Day has been celebrated around the world since 1962. The day is meant to raise awareness regarding the importance of theatre. Events will be held throughout the …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/21/24
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Fifth grader at Emmetsburg Middle School Summer Watts earned first place for her essay in the I Love America Because essay contest. She first won at the local level. The essay was sent …
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3/21/24
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At the St. Pat’s Headquarters Coffee last Friday St. Pat’s Dignitary Cormac Devlin TD and his wife Jennifer were chatting with people throughout the event. The couple …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/21/24
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At 7p.m. last Monday evening Board members of the St. Pat’s Association knocked on the door of Diane and Rick Brennan. Board member Dave VanOosbree pulled out the Grand Marshall …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/14/24
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For fourteen years Deb Hite has been Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director. As of March 22, Deb will move into retirement. Before the Chamber, for twenty-nine years Deb …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/14/24
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Iowa Lakes Community College is again sponsoring the annual O‘Round the Loch Run as part of the St. Pat’s weekend events. The Smith Wellness Center on ILCC’s campus will be …
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3/7/24
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Music, Singing, Choreography and Energy
Emmetsburg Extravaganza kicked off early Saturday morning with North Union’s group
“Kinetic Fusion.” North Union was one of two 1A …
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By Katie Nelson and Diane Weiland
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3/7/24
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Last Friday night Palo Alto County had $2,015,441.38 pumped in to its economy. The annual awarding of grants by the Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation took place at the Wild Rose …
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By Diane Weiland
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3/7/24
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Alysa Goethe was crowned Miss Iowa 2023 last June in Davenport, Iowa. A summa cum laude graduate of Drake University (2022), Alysa studied music education and was a middle school vocal …
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2/29/24
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On February 24, the Emmetsburg High School Individual Speech Team competed at the Northwest Iowa District Speech Contest in Sioux Rapids. Students competed in Interpretive Reading …
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By Katie Nelson
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2/29/24
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Nearly 150 people filled the Wild Rose Banquet room last Friday night for the annual Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Music and Awards evening. The hors d’oeuvres buffet, Whiskey Wall and …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/29/24
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IPERS is committed to protecting your personal information and takes steps to prevent fraud and identity theft. IPERS is a retirement plan for public employees in Iowa.
The safest way to …
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2/22/24
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On Saturday, Feb. 17th, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Palo Alto County along with help from the Palo Alto County Hospital offered a Babysitting Clinic for all youth in the county ages 10 …
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2/22/24
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One of the most anticipated events at Emmetsburg High School each year is the hosting of Extravaganza. This year’s two-day musical event is scheduled for March 1and 2. It will be …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/22/24
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The Emmetsburg Public Library has put together a fundraiser centered around Dr. Seuss. A handmade lap quilt features appliques of various Seuss books. Fox in Socks, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/15/24
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In order for family and friends of those selected to attend the Citizen of the Year celebration, the Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s selections from the many nominations. The 2024 …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/15/24
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