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  ARMSTRONG — The Armstrong City Council at its Tuesday, March 12 meeting dealt with several infrastructure issues and other matters facing the city. City Supervisor Troy … more
RINGSTED — If you were in Ringsted Sunday and couldn’t find anything to do, it was your own fault. Following Sundaes on Sunday at the Ringsted American Legion/Community Center, a meal of hot … more
The Emmet County supervisors at their Tuesday, March 19 meeting resumed their discussion of Courthouse renovations, a week after they had rejected a $1.8 million bid that exceeded the architect’s … more
Five individuals have applied for the position of Emmet County Conservation Board director, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors learned at their Tuesday, March 19 meeting. Conservation Board … more
With two rejected bids for the Courthouse west addition in the past eight months, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors aren’t throwing their hands up quite yet in improving Courthouse handicap … more
Iowa Dist. 5 Sen. Dave Rowley of Spirit Lake and Dist. 9 Rep. Henry Stone of Forest City offered a legislative overview and fielded citizen questions in a Legislative Town Hall meeting Saturday, … more
Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens told the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, March 19 meeting he would not seek re-election as sheriff this year. “I will not be seeking a fifth … more
Editor’s note: This is the final story of a three-part series about adoption in Iowa, focusing on Emmet County. This first part focused on adoption from foster care and the role of methamphetamine … more
A block in Estherville is developing into an early childhood zone. Monday night, the city council heard from a concerned daycare owner. Michelle Howing took over Tiny Treasures Daycare last July … more
The first ever Fest E’ville is happening Saturday, March 23 at the Estherville VFW and the RWC. Here’s a rundown of the BBQ, bags, and a band, and more fun coming up. BBQ cookoff Those … more
Blame it on the upcoming Quasquicentennial Aug. 9-11 or whatever you want, but downtown Ringsted’s vacant buildings are filling up. The Ringsted City Council at their Monday, March 11 meeting … more
A countywide burn ban went into effect in Emmet County Monday night, March 11, Emmet County Board of Supervisors Chair Todd Glasnapp told the board at its Tuesday, March 12 meeting. Glasnapp cited … more
At Monday evening’s Parks & Recreation Board meeting, the board discussed lighting the swinging bridge. The bridge spans the West Fork, Des Moines River at Joe Hoye Park. City administrator Penny … more
Emmet County Attorney Melanie Summers Bauler at the Tuesday, March 12 Board of Supervisors meeting presented the result of a district court’s ruling on a StateLine Cooperative lawsuit against Emmet … more
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, March 12 meeting for the second time within a year rejected a lone bid for Courthouse renovation. However, the board did keep open some … more
The good news: a greater share of Iowans are in recovery centers for substance abuse disorders, including alcohol and drugs, than in any other state. Data from SAMHSA, the federal agency that deals … more
Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series about adoption in Iowa, focusing on Emmet County. This first part focuses on adoption from foster care and the role of methamphetamine in … more
A lone bid by Steffes Construction of Milford exceeded the $1.2 million estimate for the Courthouse west addition by over $600,000, coming in at $1,815,466.11 in a bid opening 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 … more
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, March 5 board meeting recognized 11 county employees for their 10 years or more of service. Those recognized included Sheriff Mike Martens, … more
The Estherville city council met Monday evening. City code enforcement officer Greg Van Langen said he would like to see changes in Estherville city code for commercial building standards. … more
Throughout last month, volunteers and advocates around the state of Iowa turned in their data for the Iowa Complete Count. Pat Schacherer, HMIS Director for Iowa Community Alliances, is a leader of … more
Editor’s note: This is the first article in our reporting on the status of women and girls in the Emmet County area and beyond. Today, we look at girls through the lens of Girl Scouting as March 13 … more
The Estherville Lincoln Central school board is seeking input from the public in the search for a new superintendent. The school board has sought the assistance in their search for a new … more
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