New Mural for Emmetsburg

Emmetsburg has a new mural centered on the east side of Hwy 4 next to Cuts Unlimited. Shelby Mitchell of Ankeny started the painting last Friday morning. By late afternoon …

The Secularization of Trinity Episcopal Church

Last Wednesday afternoon Trinity Episcopal Church in Emmetsburg started to fill up with worshippers who came together to take part in the Secularization Ceremony. It was the final service to …

Seating Added at Soper Park Beach

Justin Burns was recently successful securing a $1,000 Community Grant from POET. His objective was to add a diverse range of seating and lounging to the beach at Soper Park. Offering …

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E-Hawks Softball Top Sioux Central, End Season to MVAOCOU

What happens when you mix four players with multiple hits, two players with four runs batted in, a comeback from a five run deficit, and the underdogs coming out on top? You get an instant …

E-Hawk Baseball Team ends Season 14-8

After the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Baseball Team knocked Sheldon off in the first round of the playoffs, they earned a trip to Estherville for a matchup with the Spirit Lake Indians. The two teams had met …

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It's kind of crazy to think that the 2024 Major League Baseball Season is already half over. The Midsummer Classic is right around the corner and the All-Star Rosters were announced on …

The Wild World of Ballpark Food 5/9/24

To me, there isn't anything quite like going to a Major League Baseball game. Grabbing a cold drink and a hot dog while watching the best players in the world is a truly remarkable …

PGA Tour's WM Open Controversy

So many times folks who don't watch golf on TV have explained to me that it's simply too boring. Generally, crowds only get loud at PGA Tour events on Sundays when the …

Secretary Pate: HS Voter Registration Day

Secretary Pate encourages 17- and 18-year-olds to register to vote on Statewide High School Voter Registration Day February 13 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate today announced …

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Letters to the Editor

Jill Williamson 7/11/24

June 25, 2024 was a very sad day for Iowans. The Iowa Utilities board granted a permit to Summit Carbon Solutions to build their CO2 pipeline across our state, allowing eminent domain on 846 parcels …

Opposed to Wind Turbine Construction 5/16/24

Since I am unable to attend the one and only public meeting concerning the Lost Island Wind Project, I am voicing my concerns in written form. As you know, I oppose any additional wind …

May is Mental Health Month 5/16/24

Every May, we observe Mental Health Month to promote awareness and offer resources to encourage everyone to explore opportunities to improve mental well-being. When 1 in 5 US Adults experience …

Letter to the Editor 4/18/2024

Age of Confusion As with most questions, there are at least two sides, usually more. Some of our academics tell us even math is a racist social construct, and one of our SCOTUS justices is …

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Obituaries

Karen Hanson

A Celebration of Life for Karen Hanson will be held at a later date. Karen Lee Hanson, daughter of Robert Lee Hanson and Mary Ann (Kirkegaard) Abels, was born November 21, 1950, in Estherville, …

Margaret "Peggy" Osterman

Funeral services for Margaret “Peggy” Osterman will be held at a later date. Margaret Ann “Peggy” Osterman, daughter of Richard Rybolt and Mary “Betty” Daley, …

Terris "Terry" Sorensen

A Mass of Christian Burial for 75 year old Terris “Terry” Sorensen will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Visitation will …

Duane Meling

Duane C. Meling, age 92, of Cylinder, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his home, the same house where he was born. Memorial services will be 10:30 am on Saturday, July 20, at St. …

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E-Burg Softball Advances to Round Two

Postseason softball is here. The Emmetsburg E-Hawks played their final two games of the regular season and their first postseason game over the past week. The week started with a tough matchup …

E-Hawks Thump Sheldon, Advance to Round Two

It wouldn't be the 2024 baseball season if the final game on the Emmetsburg E-Hawk baseball team's schedule wasn't rained out. Their game scheduled on July 2 against the Ridge View Raptors was …

Explosive Offense Leads the Way for E-Hawks

One of the easiest ways to win baseball games is to score a surplus of runs. That was exactly what the E-Hawks did over their last three games. Last Tuesday, the team traveled to Manson for a …

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Correction

In last week’s paper, EHS student Byron Maina was recognized as a senior. Byron Maina is a sophomore, not a senior as previously printed. The newspaper regrets the error.

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Divided we drive: America's EV adoption gap

Motointegrator worked with research experts to look at the electric vehicle trends throughout the U.S. and what they say about the country's transition.

New research reveals self-care savvy cities (and what we can learn from them)

Hers conducted a nationwide survey to see how Americans rate themselves in youthfulness, body positivity, emotional stability, and more.

Con el Programa de Ayuda Adicional de Medicare Más Personas Ahorran Dinero en Recetas Médicas

({blank}) - Debido a una nueva ley, más personas califican para ahorrar más en medicamentos recetados con el programa Ayuda Adicional de Medicare, por lo que podría valer la pena solicitarlo …

The most popular host from 15 hit shows

Stacker looked at YouGov data to spotlight 15 shows with at least two hosts who had been with the show for five years or longer to determine the most popular host.

5 tips for protecting your phone while traveling abroad

Spokeo consulted cybersecurity sources and travel guides to determine some of the best ways you can protect your phone while traveling.