Palo Alto County Conservation Waffle Breakfast

Palo Alto County Conservation will again host their annual Dad’s Belgian Waffle fundraiser.   The event is scheduled for Sunday, ,October 13 from 8:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the VFW in …

Annual 4-H Penny Carnival

      Annual 4-H Penny Carnival Included a 4-H Club Food Challenge The annual 4-H Penny Carnival was held on Sunday, October 6th , from 3:00-4:30 PM in the …

Polaris Side by Side Won Hannah Bleuer

        Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh recently promoted the Mountain Dew contest.   When Hannah bought her $15 of Mountain Dew, she was automatically entered into …

E-Hawks Roll to 7-0 Week, Remain in Hunt for Twin Lakes Conference Championship

It was a busy week for the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Volleyball Team as they had two regular matches and then a tournament on Saturday. Being busy didn’t seem to bother the E-Hawks as they played a …

E-Hawks Clobber Pocahontas 51-6, Remain Unbeaten this Season

For the first time since the 2011-2012 Iowa High School Football Season, the Emmetsburg E-Hawks are 6-0. Last Friday night, the E-Hawks made the short trip south down to Pocahontas for their matchup …
Editorials
   It's kind of crazy to think that the 2024 Major League Baseball Season is already half over. The Midsummer Classic is right around the corner and the All-Star Rosters were announced on …
   To me, there isn't anything quite like going to a Major League Baseball game. Grabbing a cold drink and a hot dog while watching the best players in the world is a truly remarkable …
      So many times folks who don't watch golf on TV have explained to me that it's simply too boring. Generally, crowds only get loud at PGA Tour events on Sundays when the …
Secretary Pate encourages 17- and 18-year-olds to register to vote on Statewide High School Voter Registration Day February 13   Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate today announced …
Letters to the Editor
 Promoting better mental health is something we all do. We encourage adequate sleep, healthy eating, exercise, financial well-being, and supporting positive relationships within our family, at …
 I be am surprised and amazed. When I got back to my campsite at 5 lake RV park, happened to look at the fire grill / fire pit. It was CLEANED! Looking around, the whole park looks kept up, …
June 25, 2024 was a very sad day for Iowans. The Iowa Utilities board granted a permit to Summit Carbon Solutions to build their CO2 pipeline across our state, allowing eminent domain on 846 parcels …
Since I am unable to attend the one and only public meeting concerning the Lost Island Wind Project, I am voicing my concerns in written form.  As you know, I oppose any additional wind …
Obituaries
Funeral services for Ray Ohrtman will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at United Lutheran Church in Ringsted, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the …
Bruce Alan Mende of Leander, Texas passed away on August 29, 2024.   Services will be held October 19 th at the Rockpointe Church in Liberty Hill, Texas. Bruce was born July 15, 1963 to …
Robert “Bob” Vonnahme, son of Lawrence and Ethelyn (Wolterman) Vonnahme, was born on March 29, 1943, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up on a farm west of Mallard where he attended grade school …
Funeral service for Marjorie Solberg were held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Emmetsburg, Iowa. …
Home Sweet Home: E-Hawks Thump Rebels on Homecoming Night
After a week full of various activities and fun, Homecoming week at Emmetsburg High School drew to a close. The Emmetsburg E-Hawk Football Team was dominant again at Duane Twait Field as they hosted, …
E-Hawk Volleyball Team Wins V Alta-Aurelia, Falls to ESC
After their display of dominance in the week prior, the Emmetsburg Volleyball Team faced off with two tough Twin Lakes Conference opponents over the week. On Tuesday, the E-Hawks traveled down to …
E-Hawk Runners Topple Joe Sheldon County Park
After a week since their last meet, the E-Hawk Cross Country Team traveled to Humboldt on Monday night for the meet at Joe Sheldon County Park. Rory Elbert led the E-Hawk girls with an 18th …
School

Correction

In last week’s paper, EHS student Byron Maina was recognized as a senior. Byron Maina is a sophomore, not a senior as previously printed. The newspaper regrets the error.

This Is E-Hawk Country

E-HAWK TERRITORY -- On the last day of school last week, this painting appeared on the sidewalk leading into the high school building. It is a grand gesture of pride for all things E-Hawk. -- Diane …

Rezabek, EHS Graduate, Visited with High School Students

It may be easy to remain skeptical about how gaming can be a viable career today. However, J.C. Rezabek, Emmetsburg High School graduate, is proof that it can be done successfully. Rezabek’s …

Emmetsburg Community Schools 2023 Graduation

IT ALL COMES BACK TO FAMILY -- Valedictorian of the graduating class, Devan Garman, embraces his family after offering them his yellow rose. Each senior had the opportunity to hand their loved ones a …
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