Breakfast with Santa at Pizza Ranch

Photos by Jane Whittmore 1.  The Man in the Red Suit Arrives at Pizza Ranch- Santa Claus marches in to the Pizza Ranch ready to visit with the children who were there for Breakfast with …

Home for the Holidays has Something for Everyone

The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce has a full lineup of shopping and holidays events to help everyone enjoy the Christmas season. On Friday, December 6 from Noon to 6p.m. and Saturday, December …

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)

Main Street Community Theatre will celebrate the Christmas Season with a hilarious production.   It is advertised as a compilation of Christmas cheer.   Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and …

E-Hawks top Western Christian, fall to Spirit Lake and Cherokee Washington

Basketball season has arrived in high schools across Iowa. In the preseason rankings, the E-Hawk Girls Basketball Team was named 15th in their class. They kicked off the regular season with a 60-53 …

Three Podium Finishes for the E-Hawk Girls Wrestlers in Manson

Thanksgiving break has come and gone, so the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Girls Wrestlers traveled down south to Manson Northwest Webster High School on Monday night for the Manson Girls Invitational. Three …
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
 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 …
  I'm the spreadsheet person in our family--the one who leans toward saving instead of spending. My education and career in accounting and finance taught me to care deeply about fiscal …
 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 …
Obituaries
Benjamine Joseph Rittgers, 4/3/1933-11/21/2024, was born in Humbolt, IA the only child of Horace B & Mildred (Turner) Rittgers. After graduating from Rolfe High school in 1950 he enlisted in …
Funeral services for Jane Peters were held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mallard, Iowa. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Jane Dolores …
Funeral services for James Schmidt were held on Friday, November 22 at First United Methodist Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Interment was at Silver Lake Cemetery in Ayrshire, Iowa. James Carl …
Services are pending at the Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg for 90 year old James Schmidt of Emmetsburg.  James passed away Sunday, November 17 at the Laurens Care Center. …
Lady E-Hawks Open Season, Thayer wins 120 Class at Lady E-Hawk Tournament
For high school girls across Iowa, wrestling season is in full swing. Emmetsburg High School hosted two events last week including a triangular on Tuesday and The Lady E-Hawks Wrestling Tournament on …
Boys Basketball Scrimmage Monday Night
Matt Malm drives in the lane in Monday nights scrimmage against Le Mars Community Photo by Drew Hansen
Special Caitlin Clark Reading Event Held at West Elementary
Caitlin Clark continues to impact Iowans.   Last Wednesday morning the first through fourth grade students at West Elementary took part in “Just Like Caitlin” Reading Day.   …
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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