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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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The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees at its Wednesday, Dec. 13 meeting seated the newly elected board and heard about the career opportunities for welding students.
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/21/23
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With a huge banner proclaiming “Truth” behind him, Republican Presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy laid out his agenda if elected before several dozen persons at Mother …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/21/23
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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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The Armstrong City Council at its Tuesday, Dec. 12 meeting approved three resolutions pushing forward plans for reconstruction of the north portion of Golf Course Drive.
After a public hearing, …
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By Michael Tidemann
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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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Jeffrey A. Neary, district judge for the Third Judicial District of Iowa, in a Friday, Dec. 15 Zoom hearing heard four motions from attorneys representing three former City of Armstrong employees …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/21/23
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The Iowa Department of Transportation’s maintenance department reports its preparations will be for typical Iowa winter weather. Typical weather in Iowa, however, still requires a mountain of …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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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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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Dec. 19 meeting pushed a spokesman for CMBA Architects of Spencer for detailed plans for a less-expensive project. The board also made it clear …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/21/23
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Worshipers at San Patricio congregation, the Spanish-speaking community within St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, Dec. 10. The feast …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/14/23
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The main focus of the Estherville Parks & Recreation board’s December meeting was the configuration of the shelter building. The former poolhouse has been identified as a great location for a …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/14/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Dec. 12 meeting discussed remaining work on the Emmet County Annex and how best to finish it.
Due mainly to supply issues, some of the final …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/14/23
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In a little over six months, the Emmet County Conservation Board will lose its director of 30 years as they search for a new person to fill the shoes of Eric Anderson.
On Thursday, Dec. 7, the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/14/23
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A traffic accident Friday afternoon claimed the life of a Ringsted woman in rural Emmet County.
According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens, a 911 call was received at the Emmet County …
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12/14/23
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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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Last Saturday, logs kept an outdoor fire going, and inside the blacksmith shop, Lawrence Hacker was pure metal, creating tools and implements over hot coals. It was the second year for Christmas on …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/14/23
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On his fourth day in Estherville, Teddy the service dog visited the Emmet County Veterans Affairs office at the courthouse with his human, George Heldt. Heldt, a Vietnam veteran, received Teddy from …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/14/23
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The Iowa Lakes Community College music ensembles presented their Ring in the Holidays concert Sunday afternoon to a full house in the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center. The concert started with …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/7/23
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At Monday evening’s city council meeting, code enforcement office Greg Van Langen detailed a sign variance permit he received from DKOI, Inc. to place a digital billboard-style sign on property at …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/7/23
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ARMSTRONG — In a Zoom status hearing Friday Dec. 1, Judge Jeffrey Neary continued the hearing to Dec. 15, suggesting that a change of venue might be in order for the three remaining defendants …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/7/23
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The Estherville city council at Monday evening’s meeting reviewed the recommendation of Excel! Estherville to approve 14 of 25 applications for the Neighborhood Facade Grant. The grant provides up …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/7/23
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At Monday’s meeting, the Estherville City Council presented the report from its goal-setting work session held Nov. 15. After working through the biennial process with facilitator Mark A. Jackson, …
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By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer
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12/7/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Dec. 5 meeting held off on approving Emmet County Compensation Board recommendations for raises for elected officials.
James Rosendahl, Comp …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/7/23
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