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Jean Long remembers her first perm because it was done by Deb Kibbie. All previous ones were a home perm. She paid close attention to what Deb was doing and it was then that she decided …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/19/24
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Iowa 4-H Youth Excel in Communication Events at Iowa State Fair
The following Palo Alto County 4-Hers received Red or Blue Ribbons for their Communications Events. …
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9/19/24
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Haacks Nest in Cylinder has been a town fixture for decades. Recently the building went up for sale. It took a while but last Monday the new owners were presented with the key to the …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/19/24
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Work was underway last week for the open shelter that will be located at the East Campground. The concrete slab was poured a few weeks ago. Santi Construction from Humboldt and Brent …
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9/12/24
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Following are the Palo Alto County winners of the SRG 2024 People’s Choice Contest. There were eight categories. Voting began at noon on May 22 and ended on June 5 th at …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/12/24
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On Friday of last week Garden Club members were at the East Campground adding flowers to the landscape. A variety of plants will now help to showcase the large sign that welcomes and …
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9/12/24
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For a long time, what looked like a water tower cap sat on the ground below the actual water tower in Harrison Park. The city shared that a new cap for the water tower would be installed …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/5/24
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Come to the Firemen's Breakfast on September 8th from 8 AM to Noon at the Emmetsburg Fire Hall.
Pancakes, Omeletes(your way), Sausage, Milk, Juice and Coffee. All made by the Volunteer Firemen.
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9/5/24
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Emmetsburg 55 th Class Reunion – Seventy-three classmates from the EHS class of 1969 gathered at The Shores last Saturday evening. The group enjoyed conversation, food and memories. …
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9/5/24
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At one time in years past it was not uncommon to see and hear an ice cream truck making its way around the streets of town during the summer months. Both Lance Clark and Jen Bauer separately …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/29/24
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School shootings can happen in any state, any town and any school. Iowa has witnessed three school shootings in the last three years. In March, 2022 a 15-year-old was …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/29/24
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August 30th-September 2nd
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LOOKING BACK AT 2004
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8/29/24
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The Emmetsburg Public Library, ILCC Library and the Wellness Center are hosting a Harry Potter school year event. The three groups have put together monthly events based upon the Harry Potter …
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8/22/24
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This city crew of three have been busy installing new pedestrian street crossing lights. The lights are located at the corner of Lawler & 6 th , King & 2 nd …
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8/22/24
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Five new teachers will enter the Emmetsburg Community School’s classrooms this school year. Each one of them have expressed their reason for wanting to teach. All seemed to agree …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/22/24
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The eighth annual Chamber of Commerce BrewFest held last Saturday was a great success. A good-sized crowd took part in the tastings and voted for their favorites. When it came …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/15/24
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Mike and Kim Ghert, the owners of Gehrt's Garage in Mallard, lost their business in a fire on Sunday, August 11th. Their daughter, Maddy Frieden has set up a GoFundMe to help them recover and get …
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8/15/24
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Last Friday’s Chamber of Commerce Coffee was an invitation from the Emmetsburg Community School District to learn more about the proposal to build a new Elementary School. The coffee was …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/15/24
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Last Wednesday Main Street Community Theater and Palo Alto County Extension collaborated to offer a Camp based upon STEM and Theater. Fifteen young people participated in the day-long …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/8/24
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Iowa Lakes Community College has worked with FEMA to open a Disaster Recovery Center at ILCC. The entrance will be on the east side of ILCC at the Library and Smith Wellness Center doors. …
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8/8/24
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After 27 1/2 years as Water Foreman for Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities John Heddinger retires. A Chamber Coffee was held last Friday at The Shores in his honor. Friends, family …
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8/8/24
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Banners for Heroes Installed
With the help of Jerry Herke, the Banners for Heroes project moved forward last Thursday afternoon. Jerry operated the portable lift to get him up to the …
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By Diane Weiland
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8/1/24
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Last Saturday members of the Hammerlinck family, their friends and neighbors attended lunch at the Holy Family Parish Center. People made the trip from Minnesota and other places to wish Bob a Happy …
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8/1/24
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Ryan Brennan graduated from Emmetsburg High School in May, 2023. He went to college but dropped out at the end of the first semester. He then helped as a para educator at the Elementary …
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By Diane Weland
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8/1/24
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Dr Frank Veltri and Marit Veltri Family makes donation to City Splash Pad. From left to right are Gretchen Reichter, Patrick Degen, Dr Frank Veltri, Marit Veltri, Kim Kibbie, Brian Malm and Pat …
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7/25/24
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