A CHRISTMAS STORY CAST -- Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre presents “A Christmas Story” at the Dinges VanOosbree Performance Center (2206 19th Street) December 9-11 and 16-18. … more

At Iowa Lakes Community College, students and potential students can participate in the Winterim term, which allows participants to complete one college course online through the Iowa Community … more

Baby Girl LaurenLauren Elise McGrauth arrived at 12:49 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg. She weighed 8 pounds, and measured 21 inches long. Baby Lauren is the … more

TOOTSIE ROLL DONATION -- The Knights of Columbus donated a portion of their Tootsie Roll Drive to Horizons Unlimited. Pictured L-R are Jim Drown, Jess Haffner, HR Specialist/Administrative Assistant … more

SMOKE ALARMS FOR UPPER DES MOINES – The Emmetsburg Fire Department donated 48 smoke alarms to the Weatherization Program at Upper Des Moines. Pictured L-R are Kyle Dietrich, Weatherization … more

During the holiday season it is not uncommon for people to reach out to non-profits to donate or to volunteer. Sharing the Dream is an organization that maintains the Christmas spirit year- round. In … more

Donating four non-perishable or hygiene items at the newspaper office will result in a $5 savings for a year’s subscription. Now until Dec. 31, helping others will benefit the person donating … more

The Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Parade in Emmetsburg last Friday night was a joy for all ages, despite the harsh snowy wind that picked up right as it began.Several floats adorned in … more

ESTHERVILLE -- After coaching athletes on 80 teams for thousands over 42 years, Head Volleyball Coach Mike Turnbull plans to retire from Iowa Lakes Community College on July 1, 2023.In August 2019, … more