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ALMOST TIME FOR FUN ON THE LAKE – Tuesday afternoon a crew from Midwest Lake Service was putting in two docks and two lifts just west of Wighdahl Point. The lake received needed water from the …
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4/13/23
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ALL AGES ENJOYED THE ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT -- Iowa Lakes Community College hosted the Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday morning. Eggs and candy were spread in different areas for different ages. When …
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4/13/23
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On Thursday, April 20 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., an Elderbridge Caregiver Conference will be held at the Clay County Regional Events Center. Topics covered will include guardianship, substitute …
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4/13/23
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Several community events are on the calendar for Saturday, April 15 and 16. Here are the particulars. Beginning Archery for Adults will be offered by Palo Alto County Conservation. Contact …
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4/13/23
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Join the Emmetsburg Public Library at The Shores at Five Island on Saturday, April 15 for More Than Just Books Trivia! Enjoy an evening of entertainment while supporting the local library! …
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4/13/23
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On Friday evening, March 31st, fifteen 4-Hers came together to for an evening of bowling and pizza at Shamrock Lanes in Emmetsburg. Prizes were awarded to the top three 4-Hers in three grade …
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4/13/23
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At noon on Friday, April 7, a community Good Friday Worship Service led by area pastors will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on East Main Street. The message will be “The Seven …
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4/6/23
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Baby Girl Maisie Maisie Joy Goeders arrived at 8:08 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Baby Maisie …
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4/6/23
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They were staring at her. Jeanie was positive. When she took the chance to peek over, none of them were looking in her direction. Jeanie took a deep breath and reminded herself of what her mother had …
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4/6/23
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CONVERSATION -- L-R standing are Jeff Morey, David Bernhardt, and George VanMeter. Seated is Jacob Veltri, and, on the floor, his children. All ages took interest in the immersive experience of the …
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4/6/23
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SUPPORTING THE NEW PLAYGROUND -- The trivia fundraiser night at The Shores on March 24 was well-supported by the community. The new playground will serve as an excellent educational resource for …
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4/6/23
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Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre will hold auditions for the student musical, “Disney’s Aladdin, Kids” at the EMSCT performance center located at 2206 19th Street in …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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4/6/23
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Last Tuesday evening, the Early Childhood Family Night Event was held at Smith Wellness Center to offer practical learning tools and activities. The annual event is targeted for children ages 3-6 and …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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4/6/23
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A CALM MONDAY MORNING -- The blue sky and the sun peeking through the trees along the lake shore almost makes one think of summer. Adding to the photo were ten seagulls at the edge of the beach at …
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4/6/23
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LESSER SCAUPS – Several Lesser Scaups ducks were spotted on Five Island Lake last week. This species is on a migratory route to go further north. Lesser Scaups prefer larger bodies of water and …
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4/6/23
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For seventeen years Mark Hunefeld has kept Palo Alto County residents prepared and safe if there were any sort of disaster. As Emergency Management Coordinator, Hunefeld knew immediately after …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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Aletha King, Solid Waste Task Force Coordinator announced Monday that the Palo Alto County transfer station is closed because of a fire. At 7:04 last Friday evening King received a call from Todd …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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For four years, Kayla Hagen has worked as Clerk of Court in the Palo Alto County Courthouse. That changed this week when she started her mentorship with Mark Hunefeld who is retiring as Emergency …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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This Friday, April 7 is the last fish fry at the VFW for this Lenten season. The Swim Team is this week’s host for the community event. Serving hours are 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Anyone who would like a …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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Nearly thirty landowners attended the watershed information meeting at the Lost Island Nature Center last Wednesday. Watershed Coordinator Harley Butler opened the afternoon gathering with …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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The bowling teams, the silent auction, the free will lunch, the bake sale and outright donations raised $3700 at the Relay for Life event held Sunday at Shamrock Lanes in Emmetsburg. The annual event …
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by Diane Weiland
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4/6/23
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME – These women were part of the team that planned and organized the 2023 AuctionFest. They were also at the Chamber sponsored coffee last Friday morning to answer any …
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4/6/23
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