GRAETTINGER — Firefighters were called to the scene of a blazing fire at Daybreak Foods about 5.5 miles east of Graettinger Tuesday night.
According to the Wallingford Fire Chief Jarrod Fisher, …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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1/25/24
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The Estherville Lincoln Central School Board approved agreement with the architect firm Shive-Hattery for facility planning around five building projects that the board has identified as priority …
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By David Swartz - Managing Editor
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1/25/24
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Lili Jensen of Estherville served the Estherville Lincoln Central school district for four decades, then retired and wasn’t sure she wanted another job, but is now a media consultant for Prairie …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/25/24
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Dr. Dan Mart, who started in his role as director of Prairie Lakes AEA July 1, said the AEA does such a wonderful job of serving students from the background of their regular days at school. …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/25/24
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A family was displaced following a trailer fire Monday morning.
According to Estherville Fire Chief Travis Sheridan, the Estherville Fire Department was paged and responded to residential trailer …
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1/25/24
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Several new developments have occurred in the last several months that promise to improve mental health in Emmet County. The late singer Leonard Cohen said, “There is a crack in everything; that's …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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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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The Iowa Rock & Roll Music Association announced its 2024 Hall of Fame inductees Monday.
Emmet County has seen its share of hall-of-famers with local connections earn the honor. This year, local …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer - With information from the Iowa Rock & Roll Music Association
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1/18/24
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The Estherville News recently spoke with Peyton Hantelman, ARNP, about her expansion of her aesthetics practice in Estherville. Hantelman sees patients in a space at her brother’s PRO Fitness and …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/18/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Jan. 16 meeting approved a reduced percentage of Emmet County Compensation Board recommendations, with no raises for themselves.
The Comp …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/18/24
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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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The Emmet County Conservation Board and Emmet County Nature Center Foundation at their Thursday, Jan. 4 meeting discussed the March 16 banquet and other matters.
The banquet raises money for the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/11/24
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With the dissension of one board member, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Jan. 9 meeting agreed to move forward with revised plans for the Courthouse addition.
Adam Van Gorp …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/11/24
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Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows the state of Iowa tied for sixth in the nation for fatal car crashes involving animals. The ranking represents the proportion of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/11/24
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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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Mayor A.J. Edwards and Ward I council member Anthony Condon joined the city council for their first meeting Tuesday evening.
The council met a 2024 goal from its November goal-setting meeting …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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1/4/24
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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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Dr. Julie Dodds has loved her time in sports medicine. From treating injured knees and rotator cuffs of professional athletes with the Oakland As and Toronto Blue Jays to returning home …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/28/23
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