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Blame it on the upcoming Quasquicentennial Aug. 9-11 or whatever you want, but downtown Ringsted’s vacant buildings are filling up. The Ringsted City Council at their Monday, March 11 meeting … more
A countywide burn ban went into effect in Emmet County Monday night, March 11, Emmet County Board of Supervisors Chair Todd Glasnapp told the board at its Tuesday, March 12 meeting. Glasnapp cited … more
At Monday evening’s Parks & Recreation Board meeting, the board discussed lighting the swinging bridge. The bridge spans the West Fork, Des Moines River at Joe Hoye Park. City administrator Penny … more
Emmet County Attorney Melanie Summers Bauler at the Tuesday, March 12 Board of Supervisors meeting presented the result of a district court’s ruling on a StateLine Cooperative lawsuit against Emmet … more
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, March 12 meeting for the second time within a year rejected a lone bid for Courthouse renovation. However, the board did keep open some … more
The good news: a greater share of Iowans are in recovery centers for substance abuse disorders, including alcohol and drugs, than in any other state. Data from SAMHSA, the federal agency that deals … more
Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series about adoption in Iowa, focusing on Emmet County. This first part focuses on adoption from foster care and the role of methamphetamine in … more
A lone bid by Steffes Construction of Milford exceeded the $1.2 million estimate for the Courthouse west addition by over $600,000, coming in at $1,815,466.11 in a bid opening 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 … more
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, March 5 board meeting recognized 11 county employees for their 10 years or more of service. Those recognized included Sheriff Mike Martens, … more
The Estherville city council met Monday evening. City code enforcement officer Greg Van Langen said he would like to see changes in Estherville city code for commercial building standards. … more
Throughout last month, volunteers and advocates around the state of Iowa turned in their data for the Iowa Complete Count. Pat Schacherer, HMIS Director for Iowa Community Alliances, is a leader of … more
Editor’s note: This is the first article in our reporting on the status of women and girls in the Emmet County area and beyond. Today, we look at girls through the lens of Girl Scouting as March 13 … more
The Estherville Lincoln Central school board is seeking input from the public in the search for a new superintendent. The school board has sought the assistance in their search for a new … more
If the countryside looks dry right now, you’re right. Emmet County Emergency Management Director Travis Sheridan told the Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, March 5 meeting that a burn ban could … more
The no-smoking policy on Emmet County Courthouse grounds has no provision for a smoking area on county property, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors learned at its Tuesday, Feb. 27 … more
Deb Herzberg, President and CEO of Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa, has announced plans to retire after a 47-year career in health care and leadership, as of Oct. 2, 2024. Herzberg … more
Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series about adoption in Iowa, focusing on Emmet County. This first part focuses on adoption from foster care and the role of methamphetamine in the … more
RINGSTED —The Ringsted Community Improvement Organization discussed lots of major projects at their meeting Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Smoke ‘N Firehouse No. 20 in Ringsted. First off the group … more
The first-ever Estherville FFA Pep Rally last Thursday was part of a week-long celebration of National FFA Week at Estherville Lincoln Central High School. The start of the pep rally featured a … more
At a special meeting Tuesday, the Estherville Lincoln Central School Board agreed to contract with Grundmeyer Leaders Services to help in its superintendent search. The superintendent search firm … more
At Monday evening’s 21-minute council meeting, the Estherville Police Department reported the resignation of Cory Danner as of Jan. 8, 2024. Danner served on the EPD for 15 years as a full time … more
Dr. Julie Dodds and staff of Centers for Specialty Care cut the ribbon on their new location in Estherville last week. An Iowa native, Dr. Dodds said she’s happy to spend each Monday afternoon … more
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