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ELC sends off class of 2025 with pride, purpose

Seventy-four graduates crossed the stage as the Estherville Lincoln Central High School Class of 2025 received their diplomas during commencement exercises this past Sunday. As high school …

ELC seniors rewarded for efforts on Senior Day

Estherville Lincoln Central held its annual Senior Awards Day last Friday at the high school gym. Among those honored were the Class of 2025’s seven valedictorians (see picture). Below are the …

Memorial Day ceremonies continue tradition in Estherville

The Memorial Day schedule for Estherville remains similar to recent years. At 8 a.m. on Monday, the colors will be raised at VFW Post 3388 on South First Street. The color guard will include …

WWII veteran gives last interview

This month marked four and five months for two locally-connected women who had lung transplants at University of Iowa Hospitals. Barb Heenan and Ali DeVary were taking their first steps toward …

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Local Sports

ELC sending three relays to the BLUE oval

GARNER — Three Estherville Lincoln Central boys relays punched their ticket to state following action at the Class 2A State Qualifying Meet in Garner last Thursday. The Midgets’ lone victory …

Midgets sending four events to 2025 state meet

GARNER — Seniors Hillary Ruschy and Cara Schiltz led the Estherville Lincoln Central girls at the Class 2A State Qualifying Meet in Garner last Thursday. Ruschy punched her ticket to state in …

Beaver comes up short of state trip

LAKE MILLS — Estherville Lincoln Central sophomore Thomas Beaver’s bid for his first trip to state golf came up short on Monday. Playing at the Rice Lake Golf & Country Club in Lake Mills, …

Christensen and Paulson advance to regional golf final

SPIRIT LAKE — Battling fierce wind and rain, the Estherville Lincoln Central girls golf team fought through tough conditions at Monday’s Class 2A regional meet at the Okoboji View Golf Course but …

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