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St Pat's Parade Information

This year’s parade route will be the same as last year.   Parade entries can start to line up at Noon-12:30p.m. on Saturday.   Dave VanOosbree, long time parade director will be in …

PACCDC Grant Cycle Awards Ceremony Held on March 7

Last Friday evening the Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation hosted its annual Grant Cycle Awards Ceremony at the Wild Rose Casino’s Banquet room.   The room began to fill …

Preparations for 2025 Banners for Heroes

This year the Banners for Heroes program is expanding.   Last year, Banners for Heroes commenced due to the support of the VFW, Rotary and Kiwanis.   The banners honor those deceased, …

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Four E-Hawk Boys Earn All-Conference Honors

Four Emmetsburg E-Hawk boys were named to the 2024-25 All-Twin Lakes Conference Roster. Senior Byron Maina made the First Team, Carson Baak and Carter Hudson made the Second Team, and Kale Fank made …

Schany, Fiene and Joyce Awarded All-Conference Honors

Newell-Fonda, the Twin Lakes Conference Champions, were defeated in the 1A Championship Game by St. Albert. With that, the All-Twin Lakes Conference rosters were released, and three E-Hawks found …

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   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 …

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Letters to the Editor
President Trump openly campaigned on his creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The agency's job would be to root out waste and inefficiency in the federal government and it's …
 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 …

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Obituaries
A Mass of Christian Burial for John “Jack” Kibbie will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 13 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Interment is at Calvary …
Funeral services for Jeannette Greinert were held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lone Rock, Iowa. Jeannette was laid to rest at St. Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery in …
Gary Klepper,83, of Emmetsburg, passed away March 4, 2025, at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.  Services are pending at the Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg. …
Robert Dean Armstrong August 2, 1931 – February 23, 2025 Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Please visit www.HoranCares.com for his full …

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Two Emmetsburg Catholic Teams Qualify for the Diocesan Religion Bee
In February the Emmetsburg Catholic School Religion Bee was held.   Four teams, consisting of fifth-eighth graders competed at the local level. The two teams with the highest scores qualified …
Youth Soccer Sign up
Last week families were signing up their kids for the spring season. Jen Bauer Pictured by the flag put together the sign up. Photo by Diane Weiland
Justin Wirtz 5th, Ryan Wirtz 6th at State Tournament
All of the hard work, the blood, sweat, and tears that the Emmetsburg E-Hawk wrestlers put in this season, paid off with four of them competing in the IHSAA State Wrestling Tournament last weekend. …

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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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