Clover Cottage's Sewcial Group

The Sewcial Group that has formed at Clover Cottage is using the talents of 30 people who sew to serve others. Recently just under 200 9”x9” Halloween bags with two handles were delivered …

Tis the Season

Beautiful Christmas decor and gifts were on display at the annual PACH's Auxiliary shopping excusion Monday and Tuesday of this week. The Gift Shop offered Fall items …

Lake Street Opened Last Saturday

Last Friday a notice from Bolton & Menk announced that Lake Street would open to local traffic on Saturday, October 28. It was stated as follows, "If you are a resident, you may now access your …

Cougars Eliminate E-Hawks

Last Friday night, the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Football Team hosted the Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougars in the second round of the Playoffs.. As evidenced by the 0-0 score at halftime, the matchup was …

Congratulations to the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Fall Sports teams!

Last week I wrote a thank you to everyone involved in Cross Country and Volleyball. This week, after the football season came to a close, I felt it necessary to do the same for these players and …
Editorials
Have you ever thought about the notion that, at times, it is the anticipation for something that makes it so spectacular? The build-up for a high schooler to attend prom, the countdown to Christmas, …
Q: What opportunities does your office have for college-age students? A: No matter the job, nothing compares to real life work experience. Whether waiting tables, starting an IV in a patient or …
Opposition to carbon capture pipelines is broadening- according to Tammy Kobza, spokesman for a coalition of midwestern entities touting the protection of property rights and opposition to proposed …
From 1776, July 4th, also known as Independence Day has been celebrated throughout the United States. In 1941, July 4th was designated as an official Federal Holiday. John Adams wrote to his wife …
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I pay my EMU bill every month thinking it is for gas, water, sewer and garbage. I found out last Thursday evening how valuable the EMU staff is. My carbon dioxide alarm kept going off. I …
To the Editor, I thank Diane Weiland for the nice write up to my address on the history of the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1994. I always look forward to reading the local news as she reports it. …
Dear Editor, Did you wake up feeling tired even though you had slept and would normally feel rested? Have you found yourself more easily irritated, overwhelmed, trying to find the fun again in your …
Dear Editor, To be totally transparent, we oppose any further construction of wind turbines in Palo Alto County because we are concerned about the health risks they pose to the population. There are …
Obituaries
A Mass of Christian Burial for 80 year old Patricia “Patty” Bisenius was held on November 7, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. The Concelebrants were Rev. Paul …
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for 95 year old Colleen Paulson on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger, Iowa. Rev. Paul Kelly …
Funeral Services for 86 year old Shirley A Enns of Ruthven, Iowa will be Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ruthven. The Clergy will be Rev. Eric Patten. …
Kathryn A Petersen, age 68 of Ruthven, Iowa passed away Sunday October 21, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held October 26, 2023 at 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Ruthven, …
E-Hawk Football Advances to Round Two
The 2023 Iowa High School Football Playoff kicked off last Friday night and the Emmetsburg E-Hawks played host to the Raptors from Ridge View. The Black and Gold continued their defensive dominance …
E-Hawks Cross Country Season Concludes at Spencer
The Emmetsburg High School Cross Country Team concluded their season last Thursday at the State Qualifier meet at Spencer Municipal Golf Course. For Class 1A, the top ten individual finishers …
E-Hawks Crush Cougars - E-Burg Takes Home District Title
The District Title was on the line Friday night as the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Football team hosted Manson-Northwest Webster. The rain held off to just a constant mist but that couldn’t stop The …
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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5 Simple Holiday Hosting Hacks
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BookTrib's Bites: Curl Up With These Cozy Reads
(NewsUSA) - A Winter by the Sea by Julie Klassen Return to the Devonshire coast In this latest book in the On Devonshire Shores series with the Summers sisters, where loyalties are tested, secrets …
For happier holidays and a safer new year, be extra careful on the roads.
Unexpected Driving Hazards: Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard
(NAPSI)—The holiday season, with its festive spirit, family gatherings, and vacation plans, can also include some unexpected driving challenges—but you can still navigate them safely.   How …
Beyond Offsetting: How Organic Valley is Leading the Charge in Carbon Insetting and Putting Agriculture on a Climate-Smart Path from Field to Plate
(BPT) - Agriculture, particularly dairy, often gets blamed for its greenhouse gas emissions. Across nearly all agricultural commodities, bolstered by more than $3 billion in USDA climate-smart …