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This year is Dorothy Graff’s 10 th Anniversary sewing Angel Gowns. Sewing is her “go to pastime.” In 2014 she learned about a group that was repurposing wedding gowns …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/20/24
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What do you want to do when you grow up? That question was easy for Kylie Iverson. She has always set her sights on being a “cop”. “My cousin is a school …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/20/24
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The Emmetsburg Outdoor Pool Initiative has presented the pool concept design to the city of
Emmetsburg. The group requested that the city council consider a public measure …
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6/20/24
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Monday’s City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Degen at 5:00p.m. Folllowing approval of the Consent Agenda, the Mayor called for the report of officers. City Administrator …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/13/24
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The Municipal Band Concert location has been changed to Harrison Park for the next four Thursdays, including July 4 th . This was necessary because of the splash pad construction going …
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6/13/24
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Secretary Naig Honors the Streit Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig honored the Streit Family from Palo Alto County with the Wergin …
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6/13/24
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There were no real surprises in the Primary Election held on Tuesday of this week. Most of those who hold office at the county, state and federal level will again be on the ballot in November. …
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By Diane Weiland
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6/6/24
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Recently Jeanette Neary had a garden visitor at her home which is located near the Holy Family Parish Church. Among her garden flowers a female deer had laid down. She watched it …
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6/6/24
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The following activities have been planned for June by Palo Alto County Conservation. It starts with Little Explorers on Tuesday, June 11. From 10a.m. to 11a.m. kids ages 3-5 are …
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6/6/24
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LifeServe Blood Center is proud to be the blood supplier to the hospital in your community! If you were in need of a blood product and went to your local hospital, the blood you …
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5/30/24
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The Board of Supervisors met Tuesday morning in the Courtroom of the Courthouse. Following the routine of approving the agenda, past minutes, county reports and claims, Attorney Bill Hanigan …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/30/24
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The VFW hosted the Memorial Day commemoration for those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice. The room was full as Commander Terry Chamberlain stepped to the podium Monday to …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/30/24
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Emmetsburg Catholic School personnel and students were excited last Friday to reveal the dollars raised for Auction Fest. This year’s amount of $122,000 has already been used for …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/23/24
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The Five Island Lake Association took on the project of providing a new dock system for Duhigg Park. The group had the idea two years ago. Late last year it was decided to proceed with …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/23/24
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Sixty-Six Seniors Graduate from Emmetsburg High School – Pictured is the class of 2024 before the graduation ceremony. These graduates were awarded diplomas on Sunday afternoon. …
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5/23/24
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The Emmetsburg Care Center hosted a Chamber Coffee last Friday morning. Those who attended also had the opportunity to view upgrades within the facility. Activities Director Sharon …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/16/24
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Greg Hoyman reported the inspirational movies that premiered in April were very successful. He stated, “The community helped make it an enormous success by getting the word out and …
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5/16/24
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The Palo Alto Garden Club filled the picnic tables in Harrison Park last Saturday with their perennials, annuals and vegetables plants. It was their annual plant sale. At the start …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/16/24
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The Shores at Five Island was full of music, laughter and fun last Saturday night. Sixty-three reservations were made and over twenty dads and daughters paid at the door for the second annual …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/9/24
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The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Alex Johnson has been at the office since May 1. He is in the process of getting into the routine of his new position …
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By Diane Weiland
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5/9/24
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Sara Straw PK-4 Instructional Coach at West Elementary was successful in pursuing a grant from the Iowa Department of Education to use for summer reading tutoring.
Information was provided to …
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5/9/24
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Absentee Ballot Requests for Upcoming Primary Election on June 4
To request an absentee ballot through the mail, use the Official Absentee Ballot Request form available at the County …
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5/2/24
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On Monday evening of this week, the Emmetsburg High School auditorium was filled with music. The annual Emmetsburg High School Spring Concert & Awards entertained an appreciative audience.
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5/2/24
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Last Wednesday ILCC hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Fitness Court that is situated next to the Arthur and Audrey Smith Wellness Center. This enhancement promises to elevate the well-being …
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5/2/24
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FFA is a youth organization that prepares its members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA members discover their talent through hands-on …
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By Katie Nelson
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4/25/24
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