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Estherville’s Sweet Corn Days, the annual event organized by the Estherville Chamber of Commerce, kicks off today with the downtown market at 4:30 in the town’s Library Square. The event, that …
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By Aubree Koop - Estherville News Intern
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7/30/26
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Whether a youth has been in 4-H or FFA for just a short while or for several years, every county fair is an event to remember.
This year’s Emmet County Fair had lots to offer, and even seasoned …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/30/26
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With the event just two weeks away, the Ringsted Danish Days Committee at its Wednesday, July 15 meeting ironed out plans for the annual celebration Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9.
Previously held …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/23/26
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It doesn’t take much of an imagination to realize that crops are looking pretty good in northwest Iowa right now. The old saying, “knee high by the Fourth of July” no longer applies. This …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/23/26
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At Monday evening’s city council meeting, routine business was dispensed in about five minutes before council members delved into the issue of electric scooters during its public forum discussion. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/23/26
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As the long saga of the Summit Capture Pipeline permit continues, it appears that Polk County District Court will be the next step, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors heard at its Tuesday …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/23/26
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The Northeast Iowa Community Foundation visited Estherville last week to present grant awards for projects chosen by the Emmet County Community Foundation Board. This year, 18 projects received …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/23/26
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Before Rob Sand said a word about jobs, schools, or his opponent Thursday morning, he asked the room to do something politicians rarely risk: identify themselves by party.
Republicans raised their …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/23/26
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Former school board member Kathy Beernink will return to the Estherville Lincoln Central School Board after being appointed Wednesday, July 15 to fill the seat vacated by Flor Hernandez. Beernink was …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/23/26
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This school year brings both new opportunities for students and a new principal and vice principal. Brad Peter and Erin Hart, principal and vice principal respectively, shared their experience, …
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by Aubree Koop - Estherville News intern
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7/23/26
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Cassandra Harvey is an 18-year old-who has been involved with 4-H for nine years. She, throughout her time in the program, has shown cattle and sheep, learned woodworking and sewing, prepared food, …
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by Aubree Koop - Estherville News intern
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7/23/26
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At its Wednesday, July 8 meeting the Armstrong City Council addressed a couple tree issues – removing dead ones and urging landowners to trim low-hanging branches over city streets.
The council …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/16/26
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Monday, July 20th will mark the beginning of the third Soccer for Success summer program. This free camp is funded by the 4-H Forward Grant provided by the 4-H program.
Delanie Rezac, the …
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by Aubree Koop - Estherville News intern
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7/16/26
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Five young women in Emmet County will compete on Tuesday evening, July 21, for the title of Emmet County Fair Queen: Emma Preston, Helen Lavender, Jocelyn Richard, Megan Lausen, and Taylor Larsen. …
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7/16/26
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The public is invited to help celebrate 70 years of Art’s Way Manufacturing during a special anniversary event on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the company’s headquarters, located at 5556 Highway 9 …
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7/16/26
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Editor’s note: This story featuring Arts-Way founder Arthur Luscombe appeared in the July 26, 2006 edition of the Estherville Daily News during the company’s 50th anniversary.
By Michael …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/16/26
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The Emmet Couty Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, July 14 meeting breezed through a relatively light agenda in a little over an hour, with two members physically present.
Board Chair Lisa …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/16/26
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The Oak Hill Cemetery sign project is entering its final stretch, City Administrator Penny Clayton told the Estherville Parks and Recreation Board at its Monday evening meeting, with donations …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/16/26
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Just after her high school graduation from Estherville Lincoln Central, Hanna Paulson’s resume could fill several pages.
Daughter of Greg and Lesa Paulson of rural Wallingford, Hanna can add a …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/16/26
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A procedures report of City of Armstrong finances released June 19 had 18 findings and recommendations. Fourteen of the findings were reported from the previous year while four findings were new. The …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/9/26
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Emmet County Nature Center programs have been making a big impact on bringing youth close to nature.
Emmet County Conservation Board Director Matt Reinke told Emmet County Nature Center Foundation …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/9/26
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Kyla Hoefker didn’t set out to open a fitness studio. She set out to feel better.
The Estherville Lincoln Central graduate is now a mother of three pursuing her master’s degree in counseling, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/9/26
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Taylor Staggs is lead singer of No Drinking on Grounds, a rock band from Lincoln, Nebraska. The band will travel to Estherville to play on Thursday night, July 23 at the Emmet County Fair. It’s …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/9/26
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Magic. Engineering. Artistry. All three are elements of mid-century Canadian rail travel, and they all live in the disintegrating railway cars located just west of Estherville. The cars from the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/9/26
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The cause of Estherville’s swimming pool closure finally has an answer.
City Administrator Penny Clayton told council members Monday evening that ground shift is to blame for the pipe failures …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/9/26
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