2024 Homecoming Court

Photo By Diane Weiland 2024 Homecoming Court – Last Wednesday evening the Homecoming Court was named during a ceremony on the football field.   Back Row L-R are Cooper Chizek, Carson …

Ruth and John Hand Received Garden of the Month Honor

At the northeast corner of Palmer and 5 th Street a monstrous rock catches your attention.   It is the focal point of one of several gardens on the Hand property. The majority of the gardening …

Christy Willmore, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director.   Christy Willmore grew up in Emmetsburg and has returned to her roots.   She and her husband Jim are happy to be closer …

Home Sweet Home: E-Hawks Thump Rebels on Homecoming Night

After a week full of various activities and fun, Homecoming week at Emmetsburg High School drew to a close. The Emmetsburg E-Hawk Football Team was dominant again at Duane Twait Field as they hosted, …

E-Hawk Volleyball Team Wins V Alta-Aurelia, Falls to ESC

After their display of dominance in the week prior, the Emmetsburg Volleyball Team faced off with two tough Twin Lakes Conference opponents over the week. On Tuesday, the E-Hawks traveled down to …
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
 I be am surprised and amazed. When I got back to my campsite at 5 lake RV park, happened to look at the fire grill / fire pit. It was CLEANED! Looking around, the whole park looks kept up, …
June 25, 2024 was a very sad day for Iowans. The Iowa Utilities board granted a permit to Summit Carbon Solutions to build their CO2 pipeline across our state, allowing eminent domain on 846 parcels …
Since I am unable to attend the one and only public meeting concerning the Lost Island Wind Project, I am voicing my concerns in written form.  As you know, I oppose any additional wind …
Every May, we observe Mental Health  Month to promote awareness and offer resources to encourage everyone to explore opportunities to improve mental well-being. When 1 in 5 US Adults experience …
Obituaries
Mary Ann Truog passed away on September 29, 2024, with her family by her side at the Spanish Cove Long Term Care Facility in Yukon, OK. Mary Ann struggled with a lung disease in her last couple years …
Funeral services for Elaine Swanson were held Monday, September 30, 2024 at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Burial was at Silver Lake Cemetery in Ayrshire, Iowa. Elaine …
Visitation for Patricia Erickson will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 Pm on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Henry Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville, Iowa. The funeral service will be held at the same …
A Mass of Christian Burial for Ernest "Ernie" Manwarren was held on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Interment was at St John's Catholic Cemetery in …
E-Hawk Runners Topple Joe Sheldon County Park
After a week since their last meet, the E-Hawk Cross Country Team traveled to Humboldt on Monday night for the meet at Joe Sheldon County Park. Rory Elbert led the E-Hawk girls with an 18th …
E-Hawks Remain Unbeaten After Win Over East Sac County
For the first time this season, the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Football Team was held scoreless through the first quarter. The slow start, however, was not enough to hold the E-Hawks down for long. They …
E-Hawk Trounce Sheldon, Remain Unbeaten
 For the first time since the 2020-21 season, the Emmetsburg E-Hawk Football Team remains undefeated through their first three games. On Friday night they traveled to Sheldon for a game against …
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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