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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, July 11 meeting held a public hearing and rejected the sole bid on Courthouse renovation.
Christensen Construction of Estherville made a bid …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/13/23
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For the second time in three years the Estherville Lincoln Central Softball Team is headed to the state tournament. The Class 3A No. 5 Midgets punched their ticket to Fort Dodge with a 3-1 victory …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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7/13/23
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A fire in a house at 219 South 8th Street took the life of Michael Howard, 61. The Iowa State Fire Marshal’s office sent the following statement to the Estherville News last week:
On 6/24/23 at …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/6/23
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North Star Nights Kiwanians heard about the great things Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., is doing for those in need in Emmet County and the surrounding area at their monthly meeting Tuesday, June …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/6/23
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The Emmet County Community Foundation (ECCF) held its 2023 grant awards celebration at the VFW Hall in Estherville on June 28, announcing the distribution of $151,220.16 to 20 projects of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/6/23
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Marcia Huntsinger’s familiar face has been present at the Estherville Public Library Circulation desk for nearly three decades. She retired and won’t be there anymore, though she will still be …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/6/23
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At Monday’s city council meeting, Michelle Howing presented to the council her request for $10,000 forgivable loan to purchase Tiny Treasures Daycare, a business that is for sale due to founder …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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7/6/23
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The Estherville Flight Breakfast drew a large crowd for its Fourth of July event Tuesday. Hungry people formed a long line for the breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage. Numerous people …
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7/6/23
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SPENCER – The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees heard a review of college programs at its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 20 at the Spencer campus.
Presenting the reviews were …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/29/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, June 27 meeting was informed that the county faces an amended complaint from Navigator Heartland Greenway LLC pipeline – and that the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/29/23
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ARMSTRONG — With this year’s Fourth of July on a Tuesday, the eastern Emmet County community of Armstrong will hold its annual celebration under a different schedule.
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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6/29/23
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Last week, Avera Medical Group held an open house to give community members an opportunity to welcome three new medical practitioners to the clinic. Denver Splinter, ARNP, Lori Tangen, MD, and Madhan …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/29/23
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A Saturday fire claimed the life of an Estherville resident this past weekend.
According to Estherville Fire Chief Travis Sheridan, on Saturday morning, June 24, a local resident was driving on …
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6/29/23
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With Independence Day rapidly approaching, local households should be aware of a new ordinance regulating the use of fireworks in Estherville. Earlier this month, the city council waived the second …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/29/23
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Estherville’s 74th annual Fourth of July Breakfast returns this year with the annual event taking place next Tuesday at the city’s airport.
“The Flight Breakfast is a long-standing …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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6/29/23
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Pet owners who tried to connect with L&J Kennels between May 16 and June 5 weren’t able to reach the owners to check on their pets, or to make an appointment to board them. When Early Head …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/22/23
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Kelly Bay, founder of Kelly Bay, Inc., visited Estherville last month to talk about her coaching business, the launch of her new course in small business branding, and the hope she feels about the …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/22/23
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Road work continues on Highway 4 to the south. Highway 4 from the railroad underpass south will be closed beginning June 26. This project will include a water main improvements project for 5th Ave. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/22/23
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Will everything come up roses at the July 3 public hearing on a rezoning classification in downtown Estherville?
Rezoning hearings don’t often have local residents attracted to their beauty, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/22/23
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It was a year ago that Estherville Communications broke ground on its Estherville headquarters and highlighted plans to deploy a fiber-to-the-premise network in rural Estherville with the capability …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/22/23
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Iowa Republican Sen. Charles Grassley and several state lawmakers took a tour of the Art’s Way Manufacturing plant in Armstrong Monday, with the senator later answering questions from …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/22/23
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State-mandated property tax exemptions might make the state look like the good guy. However, in reality it’s counties who will end up holding the bag with the new homestead and future military …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/22/23
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Following action by the school board on Monday, Estherville Lincoln Central coaches and other extracurricular activity leaders will receive an increase for their work outside of the classroom …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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6/22/23
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Over 80 jazz campers came to Estherville for the Reggie Schive Jazz Camp last week. Hours of clinics and rehearsals culminated in student concerts on Thursday. From morning to evening lessons, combo …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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6/22/23
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Three first responders and a local business owner were honored Thursday evening by the Estherville Elks Lodge for their efforts to rescue one of the residents of an Estherville apartment building …
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6/15/23
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