Estherville, Estherville Municipal Airport
Mostly Clear, 19° F
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Advanced search

Mainstreet Community Theatre's Director Workshop

Anyone interested in directing plays and/or musicals will have an opportunity to hone their skills by registering for the upcoming Director Workshop. It will be held at the Main Street Community …

KEMP-LP Technical Elements Have Found a Home

For 20 years KEMP-LP was a radio station licensed to serve Emmetsburg. In April, 2024 the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to separate from ownership of KEMP. After months of …

Not an Ending-a New Beginning for St Mary's Church in Armstrong

St. Mary’s Church in Armstrong held its final regularly-scheduled mass together on Sunday, Jan. 12. This goodbye was hardly the end of the newly-renovated building’s use in the community, …

More local news

Justin Wirtz Earns 175 Class Title in Tripoli, Ryan Wirtz 2nd in 190 Class

In what was the longest (by Google Maps drive time) an E-Hawk Team has traveled in the 2024-2025 school year, the Emmetsburg boys wrestling team made the haul to Tripoli (two hours and forty-six …

E-Hawk Girls Wrap up Tough 2-2 Week

Coming out of winter break, the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Girls Basketball Team was immediately faced with a tall task. They had to travel for a matchup with the #2 ranked team in Class 3A, the Estherville …

Sports

Read the E-Edition

Palo Alto Reminder-January 21, 2025

View this issue

Browse other issues

Read more

more community

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 …

More editorials

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 …

More letters

Obituaries
A Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley Boring will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. …
Funeral services for Louella “Lou” Williamson will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ruthven, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday, January …
Donald “Don” E. Atkinson, age 91, of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Brooklyn Community Estate.  Funeral Services were held January 14, 2025 …
Funeral services for Leila Eagan will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 19, 2025 at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Ruthven, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until services begin. …

More obituaries

Emmetsburg Boys Wrestling hosts E-Hawk Duals in Return from Break
Coming out of Winter Break, The Emmetsburg E-Hawk Boys Wrestling Team didn’t have to travel far for their first meet of 2025. They hosted the E-Hawk Duals with Alta-Aurelia, North Union, …
Thayer 2nd, Vazquez 3rd in Orab Girls Wrestling Invitational
Winter Break has come to an end for the students at Emmetsburg High School. With the end of the break comes a return of sports for the student athletes. Taylor Thayer and JayLynn Vazquez represented …
Frosty The Snowman
he mild temperatures last weekend did not melt this Frosty the Snowman.                                     …

More local sports

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 …

More school news

Web extra content
A sign encourages people to vote in Charlotte, N.C., ahead of the 2022 U.S. midterm elections.
‘Y'all,’ that most Southern of Southernisms, is going mainstream – and it’s about time
The use of ‘y'all’ has often been seen as vulgar, low-class and uncultured. That’s starting to change.
4 expert insights on AI adoption across nonprofits in 2025
(BPT) - However you use AI, its adoption across organizations of all sizes — including nonprofits — has proven to help people increase their productivity and impact at work."It's …
Expert Tips for Keeping Loved Ones Healthy This Winter
(Family Features) Winter can bring plenty of opportunities for cozy gatherings with loved ones and these moments can be bright spots during cold months.
Actress Diane Ladd in a scene from David Lynch's 1990 film 'Wild At Heart.' Samuel Goldwyn Company/Getty Images
David Lynch exposed the rot at the heart of American culture
When Lynch’s films were first released, they seemed to be funhouse-mirror reflections of society. Not so anymore.
Purchasing data uncovers spicy insights about the most popular brands for National Hot Sauce Day
Instacart data reveals top hot sauces and their essential role in kitchens nationwide.
© Copyright 2025 Emmetsburg Reporter Democrat | Terms of Service
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions