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Thursday's 6 p.m. stage events on the memorial stage at the county fair brought traditional fair fun to a well-attended event.
The 4-H Style Show participants were recognized on stage in their …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/24/22
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4 & Under:
1st Place: Adeline Olesen
2nd Place: Weston Hurely
3rd Place: Ashley Snyder
5 Year Olds:
1st Place: Felix Dahl
2nd Place: Ryan Hurley
3rd Place: …
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8/22/22
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4-H Challenge Class - Scones:
Champion: Lily Straw
Res Champ: Reid Elbert
4-H Bucket of Junk Contest Winner:
Drake Mehan
4-H George of the Jungle Bucket Winners:
Addie …
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8/22/22
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4-H Flowers & Vegetables:
Champion Vegetable: Katie Nelson*
Res Champ Vegetable: Katie Nelson
Champion Flower: Julia Swift*
Res Champ Flower: Katie Nelson
Champion Flower …
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8/22/22
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4-H State Fair Exhibits
Child Development:
Trista Guinn
Clothing & Fashion/Sewing & Needle Art:
Layna Schupbach**
Lily Straw
Claire Kassel
Food & Nutrition:
Layna …
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8/22/22
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Nathan Adams excelled in the Commercial Rabbit Classes last Saturday afternoon. During the determination of the Commercial Meat Pen, Judge Gabbi Carpenter stated that the trio was a good example of …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/22/22
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As always, the bucket bottle calves were as cute as ever. This was a popular part of the fair for the piblic to attend, and many questions were asked to the competitors about how they prepared for …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/22/22
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The audience at the sheep show was greeted by many smiles from successful competitors at the 2022 fair. Whether just beginning or having experienced the sheep show more than a few times, the …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/22/22
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The Meat Goat Show competitors all brought their best to the Friday afternoon show. Jadyn Joyce, in particular, had exactly what the judges were looking for in a goat, as her goats had the desired …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/22/22
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On Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22 the Palo Alto County Fair’s horse show competitors brought an impressive variety of skills to the table. The judges searched for horse and rider duos …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/22/22
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Flowers - Youth Division
Champion: Lauren Rouse
Flowers - Adult Division
Champion: Diane Nelson
Reserve Champion: Coleen Ruddy
Best in Class: Angie Beem
Best in Class: …
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8/22/22
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Adult Division:
Champion: Coleen Ruddy
Reserve Champion: Coleen Ruddy
Challenge Class - Spring to Life
1st Place: Coleen Ruddy
2nd Place: Dale Wegener
3rd Place: Diane …
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8/22/22
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On Tuesday, July 12th, six 4-Hers competed in the county 4-H Clothing Selection/Fashion Revue/$15 Challenge Clothing Event at the Extension Office in Emmetsburg. Participants modeled outfits that …
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8/22/22
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The Palo Alto County Fair's Poultry Show was very appealing to the audience that gathered to support their 4-Her last Thursday on the first day of the fair. Numerous breeds were entered in the …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/22/22
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The Swine Show was the first judging event on Friday, July 22. At 8 a.m., the hogs were ready for the ring. Maddy Anderson showed the Supreme Champion Market Hog. She is an Emmetsburg FFA member. Her …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/22/22
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The Palo Alto County 4-H and FFA Market Beef Show got underway last Saturday morning with the Feeder Pen Division. It is the only beef competition held outdoors. Five competitors answered questions …
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by Diane Weiland
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8/22/22
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The dog shows were enjoyed by an appreciative crowd on Thursday morning of Palo Alto County Fair week.
Dogs large and small were trusting of their owners at their sides as the dogs jumped through …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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8/22/22
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GRAETTINGER -- Funeral service for Lisa K. Hovinga was held Saturday, July 2, at the United Methodist Church in Graettinger. Pastor Darrell Boe was the Officiant.Lisa is at rest at Valley View …
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7/14/22
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DOING THEIR PART -- Nothing says summer like fishing on the T-Dock. These young anglers were having a great time catching yellow bass on Monday morning. They were quick to point out that the yellow …
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6/17/22
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TORPEDO NOZZLE -- The Cylinder Fire Department reported that they ordered and have now received a torpedo nozzle to add to their fire-fighting equipment This was the result of a generous mini grant …
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5/20/22
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Rhonda Frambach of Emmetsburg has served as Administrative Assistant to outgoing Dean of Iowa Lakes Community College Tom Brotherton for thirteen years. She will be retiring in June along with …
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Diane Weiland
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5/20/22
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Thursday, May 12, a derecho made its way into Emmetsburg.Kathy & Mickey CookeThe couple was sitting in their sunroom having dinner Thursday night when their sunroom’s south wall started to …
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Diane Weiland
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5/20/22
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