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The Estherville FFA Agricultural Learning Center has a roof and the walls will be up soon.
According to FFA Advisor Matt Schroeder, construction is still on schedule with plans for a grand opening …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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2/22/24
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Two workers from local hospice companies recently spoke with Estherville Rotary.
Cari Jack of St. Croix Hospice asked members of Estherville Rotary to spread the word that a choice to go into …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/15/24
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Last week, the Indianola School District announced that it had hired a new superintendent, current Estherville Lincoln Central superintendent Tara Paul.
On Monday, the ELC School Board officially …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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2/15/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Speech and Theatre had the following results for the State Large Group Speech Competition in Spencer on Feb. 3.
The large group one act play Shipwrecked! The …
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2/15/24
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Emmet County is paying an additional $103,000 to cover the cost of lawsuits against the county.
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Feb. 6 meeting held a public hearing and …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/8/24
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At Monday night’s city council meeting, Mike Simon was honored for his achievement of completing his electrical journeyman’s license. Simon told the council, “We [on the city electric crew] …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/8/24
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Cory Hepola was in Estherville last Friday to film a segment of his My Town documentary. Hepola and a film crew from Kvidt Creative from St. Paul and Pelican Rapids, Minnesota visited Iowa Lakes …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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2/8/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central Jazz Band continued its busy month of January.
As reported in the Jan. 18 edition, the jazz band traveled to the Triton Jazz Festival at Iowa Central Community …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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1/25/24
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Members of the Emmet County Board of Supervisors sharpened their pencils at their Tuesday, Jan. 23 meeting with CMBA Architects of Spencer to determine if the county can build a Courthouse west …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/25/24
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Mary Mealman
Mary Mealman was the partner of John Kleen for 27 years until his death in September. Mealman’s daughter, Tammie Timm, said Mealman, who has health struggles, is attempting to stay …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/18/24
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The former president of the United States, Donald J. Trump won the Emmet County Republican Party Caucus Monday night with 68% of the vote. Ron DeSantis had 15%, Vivek Ramaswamy, the candidate who …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/18/24
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Tony Nath and Jen Hough, co-directors of the Regional Wellness Center, recently spoke about the programs happening at the Regional Wellness Center. The RWC hosts classes throughout the day and around …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/18/24
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Not such a raucous caucus: Jan. 15, 2024 is the caucus date for both Republicans and Democrats. Check in before 7 p.m. at Iowa Lakes Community College. Iowans get a voice once every four years. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/11/24
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Last month, the Estherville Parks & Rec board shared architectural images of the future Phillips Pavilion, the shelter that will be constructed inside the former poolhouse next to the ninja park. The …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/11/24
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In a Thursday, Jan. 4 ruling, Third Judicial District of Iowa Judge Jeffrey A. Neary ruled that separate trials be held for three remaining defendants in a criminal trial of former City of Armstrong …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/11/24
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Eggs are incredible. They’re edible. When powdered, liquified or frozen, they serve as the base for everything from mayonnaise to the creamy center of popular, prepackaged snack cakes, to the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/11/24
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Challenges and tragedies can hit at any time of the year, but the dawn of this year has brought a few particularly difficult times for a few local families. Local fundraisers and petitions on sites …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/4/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Jan. 2 meeting reappointed Todd Glasnapp as chair and Lisa Hansen as vice-chair after some discussion.
Supervisor Tim Schumacher said he …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/4/24
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Sunday night into Monday, the ELC School Foundation hosted a gala to celebrate the new year and to honor Estherville Lincoln School activities office manager Jo Lutz, the 2023 Champion in Education. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/4/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors in its Tuesday, Dec. 26 meeting discussed the previous week’s judicial review of a case filed against Emmet County by StateLine Cooperative.
StateLine in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/28/23
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In Emmet County, 2023 saw Estherville dealing with construction detours from spring to late fall. As usual, the year featured many major events. Below is a recap of many of the year’s happenings. …
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Compiled by Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/28/23
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Members of the Estherville Lincoln Central varsity choir visited the Estherville Rotary Club recently for a lunch of burgers and to perform carols at the Estherville VFW. The high school carolers …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/21/23
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RINGSTED — The City of Ringsted is now the owner of a new city hall building – thanks to the generosity of NorthStar Bank.
NorthStar President Scott Taylor presented the paperwork for the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/21/23
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Estherville mayor Kenny Billings took one for the city team in 2021, filling in as mayor after newly re-elected mayor Joseph May and his family relocated out of state. Billings previously served as …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/21/23
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Paving on Highway 4 North (N 9th Street) from 5th Avenue North down to First Ave. North continues. The latest information, according to city administrator Penny Clayton, is that the stretch of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/14/23
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