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Absentee Ballot Requests for Upcoming Primary Election on June 4
To request an absentee ballot through the mail, use the Official Absentee Ballot Request form available at the County …
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5/2/24
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On Monday evening of this week, the Emmetsburg High School auditorium was filled with music. The annual Emmetsburg High School Spring Concert & Awards entertained an appreciative audience.
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5/2/24
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Last Wednesday ILCC hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Fitness Court that is situated next to the Arthur and Audrey Smith Wellness Center. This enhancement promises to elevate the well-being …
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5/2/24
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FFA is a youth organization that prepares its members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA members discover their talent through hands-on …
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By Katie Nelson
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4/25/24
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The Shores will host it's second Daddy/Daughter Dance on Saturday, May 4th. This year's theme is Boots and Beauties. Tickets are available now. $25/Couple for both presale or at the …
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4/25/24
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At the end of this week, Bethany Lutheran Church will be open from 9a.m. to 1p.m for the public to come inside and view the 549 quilts that have been created. After receiving a blessing on …
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By Diane Weiland
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4/25/24
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Albert Einstein was born in Germany. During his early years he was affected by two wonders. The first was his introduction to a compass when he was five years old. He was …
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By Diane Weiland
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4/18/24
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The Emmetsburg Community School District School Board voted unanimously last week to move forward with plans to construct a new elementary school.
A recommendation was presented to the board on …
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4/18/24
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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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