IOWA CITY -- Two area graduates were among the more than 1,400 current University of Iowa students who participated recently in the 27th annual student-led Dance Marathon. Aidan Leuer of Mallard and Taylor Park of Graettinger both participated in the annual event, which raised more than $1.4 ...
by Jane Whitmore The 15th Annual Awards Celebration at Wild Rose Casino took on a different look last Friday, March 5.\ “It’s a little different with this whole pandemic,” said Brian Bormann, Chairman of Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation. “It’s a big adjustment and ...
It has been a busy week in Public health with COVID vaccine efforts well underway. This past week we held two clinics: a make up clinic from February for those 80 and older at Family Practice Clinic in Emmetsburg, and another for 65 and older at Family Practice Clinic in Graettinger. In all, ...
by Jane Whitmore Lou Ann Huberty of Emmetsburg will lead the 2021 St. Patrick’s Parade as Grand Marshal on Saturday, March 20. The announcement was made last Wednesday by the St. Patrick’s Association Board of Directors. The announcement was a surprise, with the help of Lou Ann’s ...
by Joseph Schany The 2020-21 Twin Lakes Conference All-Conference girls' basketball teams have been announced following Newell-Fonda's third consecutive state championship win over the weekend. Four area athletes have earned postseason honors. The Emmetsburg Lady E-Hawks would have three ...
SHOW CHOIR EXTRAVAGANZA -- The 27th annual Emmetsburg Show Choir Extravaganza was held Saturday at the Emmetsburg High School. Show choirs from across the state performed in the gym in front of socially distanced fans and judges. Due to COVID, attendance in the gym was limited. The Emmetsburg ...
by Joseph Schany A sweeping election bill that will shorten the timeframe for Iowa's absentee and early voting window, and create stricter guidelines for county auditors across the state has landed on Gov. Kim Reynolds' desk. The bill, known separately as House File 590 and Senate File 413, ...
by Joseph Schany The Iowa Girls Coaches Association (IGCA) released the 2020-21 All-District basketball teams on Friday, naming Emmetsburg senior Abbie Schany among the select athletes representing Northwest Iowa in Class 2A. Schany, the daughter of B.J. and Jill Schany of Emmetsburg, ...
Emmetsburg Catholic School will be hosting Auction Fest online to raise money to support the school. The event will be held Saturday, March 27. Due to COVID-19, Auction Fest will again feature an online auction. This year the group has added a dinner-to-go event. From now until March 10, ...
ALGONA -- The A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa Freedom Rally will be back for its 37th year this summer, July 1-3, in Algona. The lineup for the 37th Annual Freedom Rally has been announced and tickets are on sale now. All are welcome to the Freedom Rally. It is not necessary to be a member or a biker to ...
