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Billings is back

Estherville’s new mayor is a familiar face. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Estherville city council passed a motion to appoint Kenny Billings as mayor. Kenny submitted a letter of interest to …

Iowa Utilities Commission says yes to Summit

While a roadblock from the South Dakota Supreme Court seemed to halt the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project, the Iowa Utilities Commission gave the project the go-ahead late on Wednesday, Aug. …

Supervisors to stick with Compensation Board

After reviewing changes in Iowa Code in the role of county compensation boards play in recommending elected officials’ salaries, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 3 …
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*Content warning – this article contains content about suicide. If you or someone you know may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, thoughts of self-harm, or a mental health issue, call 988 to speak …
Will Martin, center, accepts a coin for his heroic actions in saving a life while hiking at Zion National Park from U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Adrienne Warren of the 99th Air Base Wing.
Reporting from DVIDS, the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, the Nellis Air Force Base public affairs office, and local Air Force veterans Dan and Melissa Lutat recounted a harrowing …
ELC middle school staff and community members also were part of the greeting that students in grades 5-8 received Tuesday morning in front of the middle school.
Ready or not, the first day of school arrived for Estherville Lincoln Central students on Tuesday. Outside the middle school entrance, ELC staff gathered for the 7th annual welcome event, “Give …
The Graettinger Labor Day Celebration celebrates 128 years starting tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 30. On Friday the men’s golf tournament begins at noon while the night includes Big Nacho Karaoke at Side …
The Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources is adjusting its approach to rehabilitating West Swan Lake near Gruver after facing unexpected challenges in its restoration efforts. Mike Hawkins, District …

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Obituaries
  Funeral services for Elnora M. Madden, 102, of Swea City, formerly of Ringsted, were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ringsted with Pastor …
Edward “Eddie” Anthony Bekx
Edward “Eddie” Anthony Bekx, son of Marion and Riek (Van Den Hurk) Bekx, was born on February 28, 1958, in Estherville, Iowa. He passed away on August 26, 2024, at Lakeside Lutheran Home in …
Lorraine M. Gage
Lorraine M. Gage, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Dougherty Hospice House. Lorraine was 91. Lorraine was born on October 9, 1932, on a farm …
Shorty Hubers
  Marion Jay Hubers known as Shorty, lost his battle with prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s on August 18, 2024. He was the son of Albert and Grace (Brower) Hubers, born on May 17, 1935, …

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Local Sports
ELC’s Braxton Johnson records his first varsity touchdown catch during the fourth quarter of Friday’s game.

Falcons fly past Midgets

Estherville Lincoln Central took a half to find its offense, but the Midgets couldn’t overcome a 28-0 halftime deficit in losing 47-20 to visiting OABCIG (Odeboldt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove) in …

Beavers named 2024-25 ELC Fans of the Year

The Estherville Lincoln Central Booster Club announced its 2024-25 Fans of the Year—Ron and Kathy Beaver. Both are Emmet County natives. Ron is a graduate of Estherville High School and Cathy …

ELC posts 3-2 record at weekend tourney

CLARION — Estherville Lincoln Central’s Volleyball Team wrapped up a 3-2 record at the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Tournament on Saturday. The Midgets defeated North Butler twice in the …

Brinkman earns first career ELC victory

The Estherville Lincoln Central Volleyball Team gave first-year head coach Molly Brinkman her first career win in the Midgets’ season opener against Sioux Central on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The …

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From the opinion pages

Saying ‘no’ to eminent domain for CO2 pipeline

To the Editor: I’m writing this in response to Mr. David Kruse’s article in Friday’s Spencer paper. I happen to be one of those landowners who strongly opposes the pipeline for many reasons. …

Landowners should not be intimidated by Summit’s letter

To the Editor: Last month, Summit Carbon Solutions received a conditional permit from the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) to construct a 680-mile CO2 pipeline across Iowa. The proposed pipeline, …

Reader upset over IUB decision in favor of Summit

To the Estherville News: 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 …

Local columns
Michael Tidemann

Hatten biography recalls baseball glory days

With baseball season now in full swing, what could be a better read than the biography of a small-town boy who made it big in the major leagues. That’s the theme of Joe Hatten: Bancroft Major …

The Risk of Stroke Means We All Must BE FAST

You can save a life in just a few seconds, by being ready to respond if a stroke occurs. Nearly 800,000 Americans experience stroke each year. Strokes cause 140,000 deaths each year, and are a …

The Girl in the Thistles recounts 1862 Dakota War

While America was embroiled in the midst of a great civil war, yet another war was taking place in Minnesota. Aberdeen, S.D., native S.K. Sandvig writes of the 1862 US-Dakota War in The Girl in …

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