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The Ringsted City Council at its Monday, Aug. 11 meeting approved a resolution for a $5,000 match for a Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program grant for the city.
The money will match a $29,000 …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/14/25
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Monday afternoon, State Senator Dave Rowley sent a news release to announce his run for re-election to the Iowa Senate in 2026. Rowley was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2021 in a special election and …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/14/25
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Aug. 12 meeting learned that the Iowa Department of Revenue had approved the appointment of LuWanda Towell as county assessor. Towell previously …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/14/25
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Unexpected heavy rains cancelled several events at Danish Days in Ringsted this past weekend, but participants still managed to make the best of it.
Kids had a great time at the bubble party …
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By Michael Tidemann
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8/14/25
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A late-night fire on August 10 could have been much worse if not for the quick actions of a passing motorist.
According to Estherville Fire Chief Travis Sheridan, at approximately 11:48 p.m., …
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8/14/25
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A state-funded program designed to catch developmental delays in young children is making significant strides in northwest Iowa, with referrals nearly doubling in just one year as the initiative …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/14/25
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A former Iowa Lakes Community College administrator alleges in an Emmet County District Court lawsuit that she was fired for reporting to the FBI, the U.S. Department of Education and the State …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/14/25
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A popular downtown Estherville restaurant informed customers that a city ordinance prevents them from displaying their tall “Open” and “Welcome” flags outside their establishment.
Isidro …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/14/25
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The Estherville Parks and Recreation Board met Monday evening to discuss ongoing projects and exciting new technology that could revolutionize how the city maintains its recreational …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/14/25
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It’s been 32 years since students walked across the stage for graduation in the Lincoln Central High School gym in Gruver.
LC and Gruver alumni will have a chance to reconnect this weekend for …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/14/25
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Perry and Dana Russell and their son Kaden had a team of longtime RAGBRAI riders and support crew stay with them last Monday as the ride moved through Estherville. Sheila Maddock is the group’s …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/7/25
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has reached a settlement agreement with Emmet and Palo Alto counties to resolve disputes over sediment accumulation in Jack Creek following the DNR’s Swan …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/7/25
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The Estherville City Council moved forward with a significant infrastructure improvement Monday night, approving a $1.8 million grid management and monitoring system that officials say will …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/7/25
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A local county supervisor is expressing alarm about gaps in mental health services as Iowa transitions from regional to district-based care delivery.
[heading] Transition uncovers service …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/7/25
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The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled recently that the statute of limitations expired for claims against Benjamin Scheevel, who used police databases to harass multiple women. The court dismissed the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/7/25
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Moving from a single county courthouse to a two-building county complex involves numerous logistical decisions. After lengthy deliberation, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to proceed …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/7/25
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Walking into the empty office where his former mentor once worked felt, “definitely weird, a little bit surreal,” Lincoln Larsen said. Larsen has returned to Estherville from New Mexico to fill …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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8/7/25
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Estherville Lincoln Central’s new superintendent Andy Armstead is starting his tenure with a clear priority—listen, learn, and build strong relationships.
During his first 90 days, Armstead …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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8/7/25
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From opening ceremonies Thursday evening to the river float Sunday afternoon the 2025 Estherville Sweet Corn Days celebration brought people to town for a variety of events.
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8/7/25
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Sitting outside the Hollinrake house on the North 8th Street side, a group of guys under a canopy tent shared drinks and snacks, laughter and music, and a distinctive dog statue mascot while …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/31/25
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RAGBRAI rolled out of Estherville last Tuesday, but they left an enduring impression. When Mike Knapp first put flamingo decorations on top of his van during RAGBRAI decades ago, it was simply so his …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/31/25
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Estherville and Emmet County emergency responders were called to the aid of a RAGBRAI rider who collapsed in town on the morning of Monday, July 22.
According to the Estherville Police Department, …
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7/31/25
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hird-generation civil engineer Parker Beck showcases how modern technology is transforming the family excavating business. Beck never imagined that the family excavating business his late grandfather …
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7/31/25
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Emmet County supervisors voted Tuesday morning to continue their moratorium on new wind energy projects and permits, while grappling with significant office space constraints in the courthouse and no …
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7/31/25
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Twenty-three young participants competed in the 2025 Bottle/Bucket Show Sunday, the last competition of the Emmet County Agricultural Show.
Judges Matt Schroeder and Sara Proctor, FFA instructors …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/31/25
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