2025 Palo Alto County Fair Queen Candidates

Leah Hoffman of West Bend, is the daughter of Steve and Martha Hoffman and a Junior at West Bend-Mallard. She is an active member of the Fern Valley 4-H Club, Hawkeye FFA Chapter, softball, livestock …

New Assistant Manager at Fareway

Seth Samuelson started working for Fareway Stores, Inc. when he was 14 years old in Sioux City as a carry out.   This week is his first as Assistant Manager for Emmetsburg Fareway.   You …

Another Community Project for the Betterment

Mayor Pat Degen’s Independence Day Address said it all about the work that everyday people in Emmetsburg who take on projects to make the community better.   “We may be small in …

E-Hawks' Season ends with 2-1 Loss to Okoboji

You just never know when it comes to the playoffs. Last Tuesday afternoon, the Emmetsburg E-Hawks made the trip to Spirit Lake to take on the Okoboji Pioneers. The game was an all-out pitching duel …

E-Hawks Outlast Lake Mills 14-11 in Playoff Opener

Gaining experience was the name of the game this season for the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Softball team. After the final conference game of the season against Manson-Northwest Webster, Tthey squared off with …
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
In July 2004, I underwent triple bypass surgery. Following such a procedure, most patients are provided with cardiac rehabilitation through their insurance or Medicare.   This typically involves …
President Trump openly campaigned on his creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The agency's job would be to root out waste and inefficiency in the federal government and it's …
 What an informative and educational session on cancer was presented on Monday, November 18 at "THE SHORES" in Emmetsburg. We all know family and friends affected by this terrible disease. Palo …
        As many are aware, the issue of building a new elementary school is at hand for our community. Two comments that keep arising are: “Why do …
Obituaries
A Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas “Tommy” Thompson was held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Interment was at Ellington Cemetery in …
 Funeral Mass for Donna Besch was celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Divine Mercy Parish - St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. Burial was at St. Michael's …
Visitation for Patrick “Pat” Phillips will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa. A graveside service will …
Visitation for Carol Loring will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Funeral services will follow visitation. …
E-Hawks Win Streak ends Against Humboldt, New One Begins with Win over Cherokee
It’s time for some postseason high school baseball. The 2025 Twin Lakes Conference Champs wrapped up the regular season with a complete dismantling of the Manson-Nortwest Webster Cougars …
E-Hawks Claim First TLC Championship as Winning Streak hits Eight
Extend the winning streak? Check. Keep the bats red hot? Check. Pitching continuing to dominate the opposition? Check. Win the Twin Lakes Conference Championship for the first time? Check. The …
E-Hawk Softball Team Falls in Three Games
With the regular season beginning to wind down, the young Emmetsburg E-Hawk Softball Team continues to gain experience against some tough teams. Algona High 10 - Emmetsburg 0 The week began …
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