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ELC seniors rewarded for efforts on Senior Day

Estherville Lincoln Central held its annual Senior Awards Day last Friday at the high school gym. Among those honored were the Class of 2025’s seven valedictorians (see picture). Below are the …

Memorial Day ceremonies continue tradition in Estherville

The Memorial Day schedule for Estherville remains similar to recent years. At 8 a.m. on Monday, the colors will be raised at VFW Post 3388 on South First Street. The color guard will include …
Ed Kroenke

WWII veteran gives last interview

This month marked four and five months for two locally-connected women who had lung transplants at University of Iowa Hospitals. Barb Heenan and Ali DeVary were taking their first steps toward …

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Work has begun at the former A&W property west of Estherville. Cory Juergens Construction submitted the low bid back in February to tear down the restaurant building, the car drive-up area, and an old garage site.
This month marked four and five months for two locally-connected women who had lung transplants at University of Iowa Hospitals. Barb Heenan and Ali DeVary were taking their first steps toward …
Ali DeVary and Barb Heenan gave back to the organ donor community by walking in the Give Life 5K on May 3.
This month marked four and five months for two locally-connected women who had lung transplants at University of Iowa Hospitals. Barb Heenan and Ali DeVary were taking their first steps toward …
Despite considerable effort to secure a loan to re-roof the shed structure on the property of Estherville Emporium at 201 South 6th Street, property owner Al Origer was unable to get financing to do …
The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board will have a new meeting site when it meets for its June 16 meeting. At its regular May meeting this past Monday, the board designated a new meeting …
The Emmet County Courthouse west entrance is closed for construction. The Courthouse may be accessed from the east or south entrance. Handicap access is still available through the Law Center.
A representative of Steelhead Americas told the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting that a proposed wind energy ordinance “will effectively ban wind energy in Emmet …

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Obituaries
Mae Rose Eide
A Celebration of Life for Mae Rose Eide, 100, of Estherville, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville with Pastor Lori Westfall officiating. …
Larry Crees
Funeral services for Larry Crees, 71, of Estherville, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville with Pastor Doug Burton officiating. Interment …
Thomas (Tom) L. Sunde
  Thomas (Tom) L. Sunde was born on August 15, 1944, in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Elvin and Sylvia (Lilland) Sunde.   He passed away on May 9, 2025, at Valley Vue Care Center in …
Bertha Johnson
Funeral services for Bertha Johnson, 94, of Ringsted, were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church in Ringsted with Pastor Suzanne Wobig officiating. Interment was at …

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Local Sports
Sincere McMurran helped the Midgets qualify for state in the shuttle hurdle relay for the second straight year.

ELC sending three relays to the BLUE oval

GARNER — Three Estherville Lincoln Central boys relays punched their ticket to state following action at the Class 2A State Qualifying Meet in Garner last Thursday. The Midgets’ lone victory …
Hillary Ruschy qualified for state in both the shot put and discus.

Midgets sending four events to 2025 state meet

GARNER — Seniors Hillary Ruschy and Cara Schiltz led the Estherville Lincoln Central girls at the Class 2A State Qualifying Meet in Garner last Thursday. Ruschy punched her ticket to state in …

Beaver comes up short of state trip

LAKE MILLS — Estherville Lincoln Central sophomore Thomas Beaver’s bid for his first trip to state golf came up short on Monday. Playing at the Rice Lake Golf & Country Club in Lake Mills, …

Christensen and Paulson advance to regional golf final

SPIRIT LAKE — Battling fierce wind and rain, the Estherville Lincoln Central girls golf team fought through tough conditions at Monday’s Class 2A regional meet at the Okoboji View Golf Course but …

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From the opinion pages

Living is great at the top of the state

To the Editor: After attending the Monday, April 7 council meeting on the city’s proposed tax meeting, I walked away with mixed emotions. I was upset over another tax increase, yet I realize the …

Renewable energy key to Iowa

To the Editor: Renewable energy has massive economic benefits for Iowa communities, many of which have seen continuous population decline that shows no sign of slowing. Harvesting wind brings …

ELC Girls Basketball thanks and praises community support

To the Editor: The ELC Girls Basketball season once again has come to a close. The support of our team from the ELC community during the 2024-2025 season was phenomenal. The crowds at our home …

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Highlights with Henry

Significant Judi SSA Final Agreement This week, we passed a final SSA agreement, SF 167, after months of negotiations. While our original proposal included more money for schools, this final …

The Rowley Report

In the Senate we continue to work on the bills that made it out of the last legislative deadline. Also, this week Senate Republicans announced a budget target for FY 2026, setting our target at …

Highlights with Henry

Significant Judiciary Bills Survive the Second Funnel The House Judiciary Committee has considered a significant number of bills this year. Below is a list of a few key bills that have survived …

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