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Two Chamber of Commerce Autumn events were held last week. Each was a hit with participants. Twenty-eight scarecrows started showing up throughout the community by the end of September. A total of 28 …
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10/12/23
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Photo by Diane Weiland
FIREFIGHTER GEAR – Fire Fighter Mark Evans has his audience attention as he puts on and explains the gear needed when fire fighters have to go into a burning …
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10/12/23
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Iowa’s First Fall Color Report for 2023 Fall colors are starting to tinge the forest canopy. The DNR is excited to share the first HYPERLINK …
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10/5/23
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Photo by Diane Weiland
The FIT Trail expansion is ready for public use. The path has spectacular views of the lake and shore terrain. The project is a recreational trail that has a …
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10/5/23
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The traditions associated with a high school homecoming were on full display last week at Emmetsburg High School.
It started on Monday when drivers, bicyclers and walkers were treated to some …
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By Diane Weiland
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10/5/23
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Photo by Drew Hansen
Scarecrow Stroll and Contest-The Chamber has invited the community to build scarecrows for the Scarecrow Stroll and Contest. Voting begins September 29th and is open through …
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9/28/23
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If anyone looked online last weekend, there was a plethora of kudos directed at the Main Street Community Theatre’s new production, The 39 Steps. Those who attended one of …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/28/23
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Photo by Diane Weiland
HONORING HEROES – The Emmetsburg Catholic School held their annual Honoring Heroes Day on Tuesday. Area police, fire fighters and the Sheriff’s …
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9/28/23
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On Sunday, Sept. 17th, 16 bikers pedaled for a cure in our annual Pedal with Pete Bike Ridefor Cerebral Palsy, sponsored by the 4-H County Council. It was a beautiful fall day for a bikeride and all …
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9/21/23
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This year’s Athletic Booster Club’s Golf Tournament drew 15 4-person teams. The tournament got underway Sunday afternoon at 1p.m. Prizes were part of the event. Not …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/21/23
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Last week there was news in Emmetsburg that Joel Kibbie had taken first and second place in the giant pumpkin contest at the Clay County Fair. The top winner weighed 725lbs. The second- …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/21/23
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The Emmetsburg Catholic School’s annual AuctionFest is over 200 days away. Already the committee has formed and a new site has been selected. For the …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/14/23
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150 Years! Pastor Kolleen Queener cuts the ribbon for the United Methodist Church's 150th Anniversary. No one wanted top be left out because of the importance of the celebration. The planning …
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9/14/23
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For over 30 years, Country Maid, Inc., has been supporting non-profit organizations and local causes through its charitable giving efforts. Now, the company is furthering its mission to “Help …
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9/7/23
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Dr. Dean Ver Mulm has been a practicing optometrist in Emmetsburg for thirty years. He celebrated that landmark with an open house on Friday, August 17. He graduated from the Illinois College of …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/24/23
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The Seventh Annual Homebrew Fest was a great event last Saturday in Soper Park. The weather, the band and the competition made the celebration fun and entertaining. Chamber Executive Director Deb …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/17/23
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The Siouxland Soup Kitchen provides a free meal to anyone in need. Meals are served Monday through Friday 4:30p.m.-5:30p.m. and Noon to 1p.m. on Saturday. Over 3,000 meals are served each month. The …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/17/23
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Clint and Sue Young were surprised when the Palo Alto Garden Club brought the Garden of the Month sign to their home. If you are boating in Five Island Lake, the Young’s home is just north of …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/10/23
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94.1 KEMB-LP’s seventh annual Homebrew Fest will get underway this Saturday, August 12 at 2p.m. in Soper Park. The fun will continue until 10p.m. The planned activities include tastings, …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/10/23
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These three golfers did very well in the Men’s Open Golf Tournament last Saturday. L-R are Michael Pugh, Tournament Champion, Kendall Nicolai and Michael Peterson, who each turned in scores of …
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8/3/23
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Thursday, July 20 a huge crowd attended the 2023 Fair Queen competition in the Pavillion at the Palo Alto County Fairgrounds. Four contestants vied for the crown: Adrianna Krieger, Madisen Fay, Josi …
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7/27/23
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Greetings Palo Alto County! We are now entering into cold and flu season and we are getting lots of questions about what to expect out of this season as well as questions about RSV, so I thought it …
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11/3/22
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FLAG RAISING -- Emmetsburg Catholic School continued their flag raising tradition Tuesday on the first day of school. Principal Jean Hyslop opened the ceremony with a special reading and Fr. …
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9/1/22
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