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An Emmet County district court judge has ordered the county’s Board of Adjustment to issue a conditional use permit to Red Rock Wind Project, LLC, clearing the way for up to 19 wind turbines in …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/9/26
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If patriotism were a bit tepid for America’s 250th birthday in some parts of America, compared to her Bicentennial at least, that was certainly not the case in Emmet County where residents and …
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7/9/26
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While they’ve been open 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday for the last several months, the Lil’ Danske Kirke Heritage Museum in Ringsted will hold its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting 11 …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/2/26
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Things are shaping up for Ringsted’s annual Danish Days celebration Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9 on Main Street Ringsted.
The Danish Days committee met Tuesday, June 23 to work out details for …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/2/26
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How do you move a grand piano that could easily be worth $100,000 without damaging it?
Very carefully.
That’s how movers from Algona dealt with the grand piano they moved from the former …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/2/26
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The Estherville News met Murphy, the therapy dog in 2016 at the beginning of his career. The road to Murphy becoming purveyor of cuddles and calm presence in therapy started with failure. Murphy came …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/2/26
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors after its regular meeting Tuesday, June 30 met later in the afternoon with Iowa State Association of Counties staff on ISAC’s 99-county tour.
Emmet was the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/2/26
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, June 30 meeting again heard a plea for funding from the Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault.
Executive Director Stephanie Heinrich asked …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/2/26
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As of Wednesday, July 1, the Estherville Aquatic Center is open. Hours are 1-7 p.m.. Season passes will be on sale for 50% off.
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7/2/26
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, June 30 meeting again heard a plea for funding from the Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault.
Executive Director Stephanie Heinrich asked …
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by Aubree Koop -Estherville News intern
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7/2/26
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As of yesterday, July 1, the speed limit on most Iowa state highways increased from 55 to 60 mph. With the speed limit change, approximately 1,800 signs will need to be updated. The Iowa Department …
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by Aubree Koop -Estherville News intern
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7/2/26
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Over 200 people attended the 250th birthday bash for the United States on Saturday, June 27. The bash was held at the Estherville Elks Lodge and featured lunch with birthday cake, games and prizes, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/2/26
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For generations of Estherville-area residents, the Estherville Flight Breakfast has been the traditional way to kick off the Fourth of July. That tradition continues Saturday as the annual event …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/2/26
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In an otherwise routine meeting, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 23 approved drainage assessments in the county.
The 2026 assessments include:
• DD44 main ditch - …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/25/26
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Grace Johnson first played tennis at a city run summer camp in 7th grade. “I was hooked.” She said. After playing varsity through high school she moved on to play at Iowa State University. While …
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by Aubree Koop - Estherville News intern
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6/25/26
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Blair Bradley is about a month into his new role with the Estherville Lincoln Central School District, but he’s already made an impression — and not just on the football field.
Bradley, who …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/25/26
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At a special meeting last Thursday, the Estherville Lincoln Central school board accepted the resignation of board member Flor Hernandez.
The board plans to fill the vacancy by appointment unless …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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6/25/26
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City officials announced a reopening plan for the Estherville Aquatic Center earlier this week. City leaders approved a contractor to repair eleven underground pipe defects that have kept the pool …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/25/26
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City officials announced a reopening plan for the Estherville Aquatic Center earlier this week. City leaders approved a contractor to repair eleven underground pipe defects that have kept the pool …
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by Aubree Koop - Estherville News intern
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6/25/26
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Audree Koop, Estherville News intern, sat down with Sharon Hooge of Emmet County Public Health to talk about last week’s Family Safety event in Library Square.
What was the main purpose of the …
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by Aubree Koop - Estherville News intern
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6/25/26
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Trinity Lutheran Church in Estherville celebrated the 70th anniversary of the congregation’s founding on Sunday, June 7.
The congregation was organized in 1956. The church building was …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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6/18/26
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As construction continues at Hoyt Luithly Field, donations for the stadium renovation continue to pour in.
ELC Superintendent Andy Armstead reported to the school board last Wednesday that a …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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6/18/26
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As construction continues at Hoyt Luithly Field, donations for the stadium renovation continue to pour in.
ELC Superintendent Andy Armstead reported to the school board last Wednesday that a …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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6/18/26
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The Estherville City Council heard an encouraging update on the aquatic center Monday evening, while also tackling a growing community concern about electric scooters, and conducting a full slate of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/18/26
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Estherville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3388 was once again recognized for outstanding community service. The post recently received certificates of award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/18/26
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