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Honoring Heros

Photo by Diane Weiland HONORING HEROES – The Emmetsburg Catholic School held their annual Honoring Heroes Day on Tuesday.   Area police, fire fighters and the Sheriff’s …

Don't Miss The 39 Steps

  If anyone looked online last weekend, there was a plethora of kudos directed at the Main Street Community Theatre’s new production, The 39 Steps.   Those who attended one of …

Scarecrows Appearing

Photo by Drew Hansen Scarecrow Stroll and Contest-The Chamber has invited the community to build scarecrows for the Scarecrow Stroll and Contest. Voting begins September 29th and is open through …

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E-Hawk Football Squad Spoils Sioux Rapids Homecoming

Last Friday night, the E-Hawk faithful had the small section of visitor bleachers literally overflowing. The student section had to line the chain-link fence as the parents and the rest of the …

E-Hawk Netters Fall to East Sac County

Last Thursday night, the student section was decked out for their ‘white-out’ night, and the bleachers were full of E-Hawk supporters to watch the Emmetsburg Volleyball Squad take on the …

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Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Donates to VFW Post 2295 Iowa Trust & Savings Bank in Emmetsburg is pleased to announce a donation to the Emmetsburg VFW Post 2295.  The VFW’s …
The annual FIT Trail BBQ fundraiser will be held this coming Sunday, September 24 at Nolan Rouse Park.   Grilled hamburgers and accompaniments will be served from 11a.m. to 1p.m.  …

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Editorials
As I near almost two years of working at the Reporter-Democrat here in Emmetsburg, I have reflected on what it has meant to me upon accepting a position at Iowa Lakes Community College. My final …
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 …

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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 …

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Obituaries
Elvera “Vera” Matilda (Gade) Eckert, 95, passed away at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, IA on September 22, 2023. The visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. with the funeral at 2:00 p.m. …
Genelle Kuecker, age 92 of Cylinder, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the Emmetsburg Care Center in Emmetsburg. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM at …
Ellen J. Tope, 86, of Grinnell, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines with her family by her side. A private family burial will be held at a …
Dale A. Backstrom October 12, 1959 - March 29, 2023 Graveside Service for Dale A Backstrom, 63, will be held September 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Rush Lake Cemetery in Curlew, Iowa. Rev Paul Schulz will …

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Emmetsburg Runners at Rainy River Road
On Monday, the E-Hawk Cross Country team competed at the Algona Invitational held at River Road Golf Course. The event was packed full of fifteen schools and over 100 runners in both the girls and …
Emmetsburg Football Stomps East Sac County
  Hot off their first victory of the season, the E-Hawks returned to action last Friday night to defend Duane Twait Field against the Raiders of East Sac County. Aside from their first …
E-Burg XC at Humboldt
The Emmetsburg Cross Country Team competed in the event in Humboldt at Joe Sheldon Park on Monday night. The hilly park provided a good challenge for all of the runners. On the girls’ …

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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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