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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more