Emmetsburg Reporter-Democrat - September 22, 2022

Looking around at the people who make Emmetsburg all that it is, I can’t help but notice the multifaceted nature of each individual, group, and organization. In small communities, it is often …

Memorial Day is a time to honor the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We gather at cemeteries to participate in services hosted by members of the VFW and …

Five Island Lake awaits boats, skiers, swimmers and summer lake enthusiasts. Before all of this lake activity gets into full swing, here are a few reminders about water safety so everyone has fun and stays protected. Young people between the …

At this time of graduation, it would be nice to write something profound that students might think pertains to their lives. High school graduation is, after all, one step forward into the adult world. Some students will be going out into the …

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it comes at a unique time in our history. Following a year of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects, discussions around mental health are happening more frequently around kitchen tables, board rooms and …

To the Editor: Has our country gone insane? Have we become Russia or North Korea? On a more local level, what is wrong with the legislators at our state capital? They have just passed a bill that would grant immunity to drivers whose vehicles …

Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? Last year I had planned to spend Christmas in Germany with my granddaughter and family. Her husband is stationed at Ramstein Air Base. Because of COVID-19, the trip was cancelled - disappointing, …

To the Editor: There is great news for Palo Alto and all of Iowa's counties. During these tough times, governors and local leaders have made bipartisan requests for federal assistance. High unemployment due to the pandemic caused a decline in …

Betty Rouse, 86, of Webster City died on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 at Southfield Wellness Community.Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 2, at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial was at Graceland …

Funeral service for Ellsworth "Butch" Hauschen was held Monday, Dec. 5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. The Rev. John Koopman was the officiant. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetary in …

A Celebration of Life for Karen Hubbell is Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg.A service will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. at the Martin-Mattice …

Funeral service for Patricia Carter of Emmetsburg is Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at Grace Church in Emmetsburg. The Rev. Curtis DeFord will officiate.Burial will be Monday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. at the …