The 2023 Emmet County 4-H Awards Program included honors for the hard work and achievements of youth as well as for adult leaders and community entities who support Emmet County 4-H.
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11/30/23
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Vivek Ramaswamy said he is serious about delivering an Iowa surprise on caucus night, Jan. 15, 2024. He’s moved his family, including his wife, Dr. Apoorva Ramaswamy, and two young sons, to an …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/30/23
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Former Estherville and Armstrong police officer Ben Scheevel was sentenced on seven of an original 85 counts of accessing confidential law enforcement databases and using them to stalk or harass …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/30/23
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Following the Nov. 7 election, the Estherville Lincoln Central School Board welcomed two new members at its organizational meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
Voters re-elected incumbent Jeff Soper along …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/30/23
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A year ago, the Estherville FFA began raising funds to build an Agricultural Learning Center. With the community showing tremendous support, the walls on the project are going up.
Estherville FFA …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/30/23
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A year ago, the Estherville FFA began raising funds to build an Agricultural Learning Center. With the community showing tremendous support, the walls on the project are going up.
Estherville FFA …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/30/23
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Last week, we reported on five individuals and businesses honored at the Annual Chamber Dinner. The Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce, Estherville Area Growth Partnership, and Excel! Estherville …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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Tuesday afternoon, the current senior members of National Honor Society: Jasey Anderson, Evi Nath, Parker Duitsman, Shelby Brosh, and Emily Paulson, inducted 15 new members into the National Honor …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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The Many Voices Choir started 35 years ago in Estherville, drawing in members from up to an hour’s drive for rehearsals and performances. For many of its members, it has become a second family. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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ARMSTRONG — The Armstrong City Council at its Tuesday, Nov. 14 meeting agreed to move forward with North Golf Course Drive improvements, an issue that has raised the hackles of more than one area …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/23/23
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ARMSTRONG — An audit of City of Armstrong finances by the Iowa Auditor of State for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, shows several irregularities. The audit was made public Sept. …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/23/23
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With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, Estherville Lincoln Central’s Demoney Elementary delayed its celebration of area veterans to Friday,
Approximately 50 veterans from the Army, …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/23/23
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The Ringsted Community Improvement Association and the Ringsted Quasquicentennial Committee noted progress in projects and plans at their meeting Sunday, Nov. 19 at Smoke N Firehouse No. 20 in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/23/23
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Numerous volunteers came together to make Veterans Park in Estherville a reality, and it will take volunteers to resolve an issue the city and parks crews recognize – some of the bricks at the park …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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Last week, the Estherville News received a morning phone call that Major David Stuckenberg (USAF) would be in town.
Who?
Exactly.
Stuckenberg flew into the Republican nomination field …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Nov. 21 meeting discussed how much – and whether – the county should transfer $150,000 to Employment Benefit Systems, which handles the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/23/23
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Whether it’s pot stickers, egg rolls, or a big plate of goodness over rice you’re craving, One & One Chinese Restaurant is returning to Estherville soon, in order to continue operating while …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/23/23
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A lot of organizations die on the vine nowadays, especially those dedicated to preserving area history. It seems that older folks are the ones who want to grab on to the past and preserve it before …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/16/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Nov. 14 meeting discussed a previous week’s site visit of Drainage District 44 to discuss siltation of the drainage district.
Supervisor …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/16/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Nov. 14 meeting discussed a job description and salary for a new Emmet County Conservation Board director.
Current Director Eric Anderson, …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/16/23
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Tony Condon, lifelong Estherville resident, businessman and Iowa Lakes Community College employee, won the draw for Ward 1 council seat at the Emmet County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Nov. …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/16/23
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Estherville Lincoln Central High School celebrated students’ achievements from the 2022-23 school year at its annual academic awards ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
“This is an opportunity for …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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11/16/23
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Tom and Stacie Inman were cutting lumber and painting it white last week in preparation for the opening of a hybrid new business next door to Inman Electric. The new business is Treasures & More …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/16/23
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/16/23
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The Estherville Chamber of Commerce, Excel! Estherville, and the Estherville Area Partnership for Growth presented their annual awards Tuesday evening. Dale Breuer was named Citizen of the Year, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/16/23
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