The Emmetsburg Public Library is excited to announce our 2023 Summer Reading Program (SRP). Patrons of all ages will be eligible to sign up for SRP on Monday, May 22 beginning at 9:30 a.m. We will be …
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5/4/23
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Emmetsburg received various accolades last week from two state employees who are very familiar with community development. Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Director and Beth Balzer, Manager for …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/27/23
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Sometimes it is quite extraordinary what you can learn over a cup of coffee. Iowa Lakes Community College hosted the Chamber Coffee last Friday that focused on the Nursing Program. Second year …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/27/23
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Iowa History Author Linda Betsinger McCann will be a guest speaker of the Mallard Public Library on Saturday, April 29 at 2p.m. She will present a program about Prisoners of War in Iowa highlighting …
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4/27/23
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On Saturday, May 6 the Spirit Riders Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association will have their first ride of the season. The Run for “Son” Ride will start with a blessing at the …
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4/27/23
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Kaitlin Anderson, Naturalist at Palo Alto County Conservation invites the public to take part in the annual Wings and Wetlands event. It is scheduled for Saturday, May 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the …
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4/27/23
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The Cornbelt Chorus barbershop members recently shared that after 67 years, the torch will no longer be passed on due to lack of interest from younger generations. The club met on Saturday, March 25 …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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4/27/23
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A COLD DAY FOR GARDEING – The Community Garden was being prepped about two weeks ago on a blustery spring day. The two men on the tractors were working the soil by tilling the ground so that …
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4/27/23
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An exciting project is coming to Emmetsburg that will impact community health for many years. Currently there is a movement nationally that is designed to promote fitness. The National Fitness …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/20/23
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On Saturday, April 29 Dr. David Nixon will be honored with a Celebration of Life Reception at Iowa Lakes Community College in the Arthur and Audrey Smith Wellness Center from 1-3p.m. Nixon’s …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/20/23
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Iowa History Author Linda Betsinger McCann will be a guest speaker of the Mallard Public Library on Saturday, April 29 at 2p.m. She will present a program about Prisoners of War in Iowa highlighting …
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4/20/23
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TRIVIA AT THE SHORES – Several teams gathered at The Shores at 6:30 p.m. on April 15 to test their trivia knowledge. Shown are several participants trying to fill in the blank for “In the …
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4/20/23
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During Iowa Lakes Community College's spring break in March, students from the Laker Life campus ministry volunteered their time to serve others on a week-long mission trip to Chicago. These students …
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4/20/23
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On Thursday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., a Caregiver Appreciation Event sponsored by Elderbridge Agency on Aging will be held at The Shores at Five Island. Caregivers taking care of a …
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4/20/23
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department will welcome spring by showcasing talented musicians at the Spring Recital on Thursday, April 27, at 2:00 pm in the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts …
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4/20/23
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by Diane Weiland Thirty-two seasoned voices entertained the crowd at the United Methodist Church last Saturday evening. The Many Voices Choir presented a concert entitled “I Sing Because …
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4/20/23
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Last Wednesday, April 12, scholarship interviews were conducted at the Palo Alto County Extension building. Two youth from Palo Alto County went to the Extension Office shortly after 7 p.m. in order …
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by Katie Nelson
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4/20/23
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H&T FREEZE DRIED SNACKS – Numerous vendors set up displays at Shamrock Lanes last Thursday. The customers kept coming and coming. Cami Moore is pictured with a large display of her …
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4/20/23
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John Schimdt’s funeral was held last Saturday. His obituary highlighted his life as a family man, his contributions to the community of Emmetsburg, especially the years he served on the …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/13/23
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Fourteen years ago, in July, 2009 Jodi Jergens started employment at the Palo Alto County Assessor’s office. As the Office Manager, Jodi did claims, payroll, the new construction and …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/13/23
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Two brothers, Brock and Dane Hubbell are making a long-time dream come true. Last Monday they officially opened Hubbell Truck and Ag Services. It is located in the Kenyon building at the west edge of …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/13/23
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The Pony Express Riders of Palo Alto County came through Emmetsburg to collect dollars to go toward Camp Sunnyside on Friday, April 7. The grand total for Palo Alto County was $14,000. “It …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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4/13/23
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