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Last Thursday at the latest public meeting about the Summit and Navigator carbon dioxide pipelines proposed for Emmet County, opposition leader Rich McKean said there was something for opponents of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/8/22
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Erin Latona started her job as dean of Iowa Lakes Community College’s Estherville campus on July 18. As a community college graduate herself, she said she remains intrinsically motivated and …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/8/22
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Sunday afternoon, the board of Peterson Point offered a silent auction, a concert, and a traditional Scandinavian lunch at Ingham Lake Bible Camp to raise money to restore the original farmstead …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/8/22
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Glaedelig Jul, a Scandinavian Musical Christmas Celebration will be held this weekend at Peterson Point Historic Farmstead and the Ingham Lake Bible Camp Chapel from 1-4:30 p.m. The event is a …
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12/1/22
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The 2022 Many Voices Choir Holiday Concert is called “Carry the Light.” The choir has two remaining concerts, both this Saturday, Dec. 3. The choir will perform at 1:30 p.m. at St. …
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12/1/22
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Let music bring joy to your holiday season by attending the Ring in the Holidays Concert in the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center (P.A.C.) at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville on …
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12/1/22
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The annual Winter Music Recital featuring Iowa Lakes Community College student soloists will be on December 8 at 2 p.m. in the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center in Estherville.
The free …
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12/1/22
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Avera Holy Family Hospital and Community Blood Bank will hold a community blood drive on Wednesday, December 7 between 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The need is high and residents …
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12/1/22
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Iowa Lakes Community College and the Estherville Fire Department have teamed up to offer a free Fire Fighter I class beginning Monday, December 5.
The class will be held in a hybrid format, …
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12/1/22
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Nov. 22 meeting agreed to pay part of the cost of a waterline replacement at the Emmet County Fairgrounds.
The Emmet County Fair Board …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/1/22
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The U.S. Farm Bill is updated every five years. It is up for renewal in 2023, and hearings are underway to determine the priorities for funding it for the next cycle. At a recent hearing, Senator …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/1/22
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Nov. 29 meeting set public hearing dates for two county ordinances regulating carbon dioxide pipelines. The board set the hearings for 11 a.m. …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/1/22
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Chris Josten is terminal manager and safety supervisor for Heyl Truck Lines in Estherville. Josten has been with Heyl for over a decade and came to Estherville over a year ago, moving in to what was …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/1/22
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Two members of the 346-piece band from South Dakota State University call Estherville their hometown. Sophomore Carly Grange and Junior Cora Brandt took part in the Pride of the Dakotas Marching …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/1/22
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An Estherville woman died as the result of a traffic accident in rural Emmet County Sunday morning.
According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens, the Emmet County Communications Center …
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12/1/22
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Galaxy, a local rock ‘n roll band that has entertained in the local area and beyond for decades, was inducted into the Mid America Music Association Hall of Fame at the Avalon Ballroom in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/1/22
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Judge John Sandy sentenced Connor Jay Uhde on Monday afternoon to an indeterminate sentence of up to 25 years for his part in the Oct. 2, 2021 death of David Nathaniel McDowell in rural Emmet County. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/1/22
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Oftentimes with the hustle and bustle of our busy lives we tend to get a little bit of lead in our foot on the gas pedal while we are driving. In driver’s education class we all learn about the …
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11/24/22
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SPENCER – The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation recognized achievements by local businesses Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the organization’s 12th Annual Business Recognition Luncheon at …
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11/24/22
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Emmet County Historical Society members at their annual meeting Saturday, Nov. 19 heard how major donors have played a key role is taking the Emmet County Historical Society Museum to a new level.
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/24/22
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An outage of phone and Internet service from Verizon and CenturyLink caused inconvenience and chaos in Emmet County last week.
4 p.m. Tuesday: Estherville Abstract reports phone and internet are …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/24/22
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Steve Danielson of Excel! Estherville Arts & Culture said yes, there will be TUBACHRISTMAS this year. The event happens Dec. 1 starting at 5 p.m. at Estherville United Methodist Church.
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/24/22
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Iowa’s community colleges have dealt with shrinking enrollment until this year, and Iowa Lakes Community College leads the state with its enrollment increase. The Iowa Department of Education …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/24/22
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Nov. 22 meeting again dealt with the issue of carbon dioxide pipelines – this time on a proposed petition to intervene and a discussion of …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/24/22
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The city tree dump has lit up with fires during the dry autumn weeks that led up to last week’s snow. The snowfall snuffed out the flare ups, but the city decided to try a new method of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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11/24/22
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