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Joel Kibbie and the Giant Pumpkin

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- …

Kari Schany-Athletic Booster of the Year

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 …

Pedal With Pete Bike Ride for Cerebral Palsy

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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Emmetsburg Football Stomps East Sac County

  Hot off their first victory of the season, the E-Hawks returned to action last Friday night to defend Duane Twait Field against the Raiders of East Sac County. Aside from their first …

E-Burg XC at Humboldt

The Emmetsburg Cross Country Team competed in the event in Humboldt at Joe Sheldon Park on Monday night. The hilly park provided a good challenge for all of the runners. On the girls’ …

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Sports have been such a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I believe that it bloomed from playing wiffle ball in the backyard with my family when I was a child, or from playing …
The annual FIT Trail BBQ fundraiser will be held this coming Sunday, September 24 at Nolan Rouse Park.   Grilled hamburgers and accompaniments will be served from 11a.m. to 1p.m.  …
The restoration work on the Holy Family Church is underway.   Last week there was a crew from Mid Continental Restoration Company, Inc. from Parkston, South Dakota focused on tuck pointing. …

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Editorials
As I near almost two years of working at the Reporter-Democrat here in Emmetsburg, I have reflected on what it has meant to me upon accepting a position at Iowa Lakes Community College. My final …
Have you ever thought about the notion that, at times, it is the anticipation for something that makes it so spectacular? The build-up for a high schooler to attend prom, the countdown to Christmas, …
Q: What opportunities does your office have for college-age students? A: No matter the job, nothing compares to real life work experience. Whether waiting tables, starting an IV in a patient or …
Opposition to carbon capture pipelines is broadening- according to Tammy Kobza, spokesman for a coalition of midwestern entities touting the protection of property rights and opposition to proposed …

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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I pay my EMU bill every month thinking it is for gas, water, sewer and garbage. I found out last Thursday evening how valuable the EMU staff is. My carbon dioxide alarm kept going off. I …
To the Editor, I thank Diane Weiland for the nice write up to my address on the history of the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1994. I always look forward to reading the local news as she reports it. …
Dear Editor, Did you wake up feeling tired even though you had slept and would normally feel rested? Have you found yourself more easily irritated, overwhelmed, trying to find the fun again in your …
Dear Editor, To be totally transparent, we oppose any further construction of wind turbines in Palo Alto County because we are concerned about the health risks they pose to the population. There are …

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Obituaries
Ellen J. Tope, 86, of Grinnell, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines with her family by her side. A private family burial will be held at a …
Dale A. Backstrom October 12, 1959 - March 29, 2023 Graveside Service for Dale A Backstrom, 63, will be held September 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Rush Lake Cemetery in Curlew, Iowa. Rev Paul Schulz will …
Alice Jo Leonard March 19, 1936    ~    September 11, 2023 Mass of Christian Burial for Alice Jo Leonard, 87,  was held September 18, 2023 at Holy Family …
Teresa Jensen April 18, 1957 - September 4, 2023 Funeral services were held for Teresa Jensen, 66, on September 9, 2023 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Rev. Peter Morlock officiated. …

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E-Hawk Volleyball Splits at SCC
The E-Hawk volleyball squad took a road trip to Rockwell City for a triangular tournament last Thursday night. Emmetsburg would play a match against West Bend-Mallard followed by one versus South …
E-Hawk Volleyball Falls to Newell-Fonda
Last Friday night, the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Football Team held their home opener against the Sheldon Orabs. As the bells rang before the Black and Gold took the field, it was evident that the intensity …
E-Hawk Cross Country at Five Island Golf Course
After an extremely physically demanding meet last Monday at the rolling hills of Estherville Golf Course, and a meet in Holstein on Saturday, The E-Hawk Cross Country Team was back in action Monday …

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School

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.

This Is E-Hawk Country

E-HAWK TERRITORY -- On the last day of school last week, this painting appeared on the sidewalk leading into the high school building. It is a grand gesture of pride for all things E-Hawk. -- Diane …

Rezabek, EHS Graduate, Visited with High School Students

It may be easy to remain skeptical about how gaming can be a viable career today. However, J.C. Rezabek, Emmetsburg High School graduate, is proof that it can be done successfully. Rezabek’s …

Emmetsburg Community Schools 2023 Graduation

IT ALL COMES BACK TO FAMILY -- Valedictorian of the graduating class, Devan Garman, embraces his family after offering them his yellow rose. Each senior had the opportunity to hand their loved ones a …

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