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FSA County Offices will begin accepting OCCSP applications for the 2023 program year on May 15, 2023. The 2023 program year covers eligible expenses paid by certified organic operations between …
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5/18/23
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The Transfer Station was busy last Friday as home and property owners were unloading refuse. Since the fire the Transfer Station has done its best to put together a drop station that will continue to …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/11/23
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Buena Vista University students earned 35 awards, including 15 first-place honors in the annual Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) national media contest. The SCJ awards were presented on May 3 …
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5/11/23
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Mostly dry weather and warmer temperatures meant Iowa farmers had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 7, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. …
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5/11/23
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The following is from Palo Alto and Emmet County FSA. Lisa Forburger submitted the information. Planting is in full swing. After you have completed planting, you will need to file acreage report for …
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5/11/23
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SCALE IS IN WORKING ORDER – Kevin Malm, left and Dan from Siouxland Scale Service discuss the scale being up and running again. It is one more item that Malm and Todd Ditch have worked on to …
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5/11/23
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Roberta Hersom of Emmetsburg was re-elected to the board of directors of the Iowa Extension Council Association according to Jennifer Vit, Executive Director of the Association. Hersom is a 3-year …
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5/11/23
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Friday, April 28 EPD attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2007 Suzuki GSK-R600 motorcycle for speeding. After emergency lights were activated, the driver of the motorcycle, later identified as …
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5/11/23
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6:30-8 p.m. Friday, May 12, Seasons Center presents “Be Here tomorrow with Kevin Hines,” a powerful presentation by a Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Survivor. The presentation is free to the …
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5/11/23
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Kossuth/Palo County Economic Development Corporation is preparing for their 2023 Summer Intern Program for students that have graduated from high school and are enrolled in college. The purpose of …
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5/4/23
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AN EAGLE FAMILY – High atop a tree south of Emmetsburg an eagle has built a nest. It is a very large nest made of cornhusks, sticks and other ground debris. Both the male and female could be …
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5/4/23
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Tuesday, April 18 At 12:23 PM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office assisted the Department of Corrections with a probation check in Ruthven. Following the probation check, the Palo Alto County …
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5/4/23
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DES MOINES, Iowa (May 1, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics …
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5/4/23
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The State of Iowa recently let various organizations know that grants were available from American Rescue Plan Act dollars (ARPA). Horizons Unlimited was one of the organizations contacted. The …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/4/23
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(Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Community College President Scott Stokes has announced the appointment of Troy Larson as the next Executive Dean of Students for Iowa Lakes Community College. Larson …
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5/4/23
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(Estherville, Iowa) Jason McKinney has been named the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Iowa Lakes Community College. McKinney has served as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach since …
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5/4/23
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The following was submitted by Lisa Forburger for Palo Alto and Emmet Counties. Mid contract management is a requirement for most CRP practices once during the contract period. Managing plant …
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5/4/23
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EMMETSBURG/PANORA/CLIVE, IOWA – April 17, 2023 – On Monday, the executive leadership team at Iowa Trust & Savings Bank (Iowa Trust) unveiled a new logo and a shortened name to staff …
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4/27/23
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Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities has set specific dates for flushing water mains. For three days in a row, Tuesday, May 9, Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11 the work will take place. Crews will …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/27/23
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PUBLIC INVITED TO ASK QUESTIONS – An Open House was sponsored last Thursday evening at The Shores by LOST ISLAND WIND. There were free standing posters that provided information along with …
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4/27/23
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The following is information from Fareway Stores, Inc. Fareway has a long-standing tradition of conserving natural resources that dates back to 1938. From the beginning, Fareway’s green …
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4/27/23
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Monday, April 10 EPD responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Main Street and Airport Rd. in Emmetsburg. After an investigation on the scene, EPD determined that a 16-year-old …
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4/27/23
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Sunday, April 16 At 11:21 AM, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a two-vehicle personal injury accident in the 4300 block of 360th Street. Jaxon Curry (20) of …
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4/27/23
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The new automated dumpster truck system will soon be implemented for the City of Emmetsburg. Public Properties Director Frank Kliegl and City Administrator Kim Kibbie are hopeful that the new system …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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4/20/23
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WIND AND FIRE DO NOT MIX – Southwest of Emmetsburg a fire started on the Fank property last Friday afternoon. The fire quickly jumped from hay bale to hay bale because of the wind. The cloud of …
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4/20/23
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