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As drivers heading east on Hwy 18 cross the new bridge over Cylinder Creek and then drive along the curve south, there is a piece of ground to the west that is now land protected forever. Clint and …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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The Open House for Parallel Ag was a well-attended event last Friday. General Manager Colin Hoppe reported that 275 people had lunch during the Open House. The public started gathering at Parallel Ag …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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The 35th annual AuctionFest for Emmetsburg Catholic School will get underway later this week. Already Corrigan Hall has been transformed using the baseball theme. Each table has a white covering that …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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NON-STOP LAUGHTER -- The Looney Lutherans’ performance, “Hotdish on the Range” came to the Emmetsburg High School Auditorium last Friday night. The enactment was a set of hilarious …
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3/30/23
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Having protein as part of a meal is important to good health. With many families struggling with food insecurity, it means a lot to be able to have a balanced meal. A donation of $1,000 worth of pork …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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OWEN WON THE SNOWMAN -- Mary Hilfiker and her grandson, Owen Steffen of Emmetsburg, attended the Emmet County Nature Center fundraiser a couple weekends ago. Owen won the wooden snowman, hand carved …
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3/30/23
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Baby Boy Louis Louis James John Jones arrived at 6:22 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Baby Louis is …
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3/30/23
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A group of German students are bringing their innovative mobile exhibit about climate change to Emmetsburg, as part of their efforts to raise awareness and spark substantive discussion about this …
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3/30/23
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The St. Pat’s Trap Shoot was the last official event for the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. The event was held at Sportsman Park north of Cylinder. There were, a total of 50 shooters …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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The Pony Express riders of Palo Alto County will be riding through Emmetsburg on Friday, April 7 around 11 a.m. Take a look as the horses parade down Broadway Street.
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3/30/23
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SPRING IS HERE -- A common sight around Emmetsburg lately is people walking on the sidewalks and streets again upon the warmer temperatures in the 40s. Six people total could be seen walking on …
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3/30/23
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The story about DejaBrew is one that begins with a good cup of coffee. In the winter of 2014, Liz Hoppe moved back to Emmetsburg. After living in the city of Cedar Falls, she was used to coffee …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/30/23
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A BELATED CELEBRATION -- The Lakeside residents celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday March 28. Carl and Joanne Nord performed Irish music in the afternoon for the crowd and snacks were …
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3/30/23
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The Long Way Home Tom Montgomery Fate Ice Cube Press ISBN 9781948509367 $19.99 The Long Way Home, a memoir about how travel eventually brings us home, is the April featured selection for Writers and …
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by Michael Tidemann
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3/30/23
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On Sunday, April 2, Palo Alto County Relay For Life will hold their 9-Pin Bowling Tournament at Shamrock Lanes. Registration will be at 11 a.m., and bowling starts at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $25 per …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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3/23/23
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FRIENDLY COMPETITION -- A crowd gathered in the heated tent at 10th and Broadway in Emmetsburg on Friday evening for the annual bean bag tournament. Lively conversation and lots of smiles could be …
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3/23/23
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE -- Logs4Heros chainsaw carver, Anthony Martin, goes to work at his chainsaw carving outside of the Emmetsburg Fire Department Saturday afternoon. This year’s creations were …
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3/23/23
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RUNNING TO PICK UP CANDY -- All ages took advantage of the delicious candy that was thrown out of the parade floats during St. Pat’s last weekend. These high schoolers race to get their desired …
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3/23/23
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December Pomerenke has been sewing and making alterations for the Emmetsburg community and surrounding areas for about five weeks now, working from the back of The Archery Shop & Range owned by …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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3/23/23
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On Friday, March 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the public is invited to an open house event at Parallel Ag (formerly Woodford Equipment) at 2107 5th Street in Emmetsburg. There will be an …
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3/23/23
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Friday, March 24 at 6 p.m., West Elementary PIE presents Decade Trivia Night Playground Fundraiser at The Shores. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and trivia will start by 7 p.m. Sign up for this event …
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3/23/23
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The following students were named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Names were recently released for publication. These include Kiersten …
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3/23/23
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A bereavement support group for adults will be offered 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays in April 2023 in the Health Education Room at PACHS’ main entrance. Presentation will be by Kristy Simington, …
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3/23/23
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Children of all ages are invited to attend a special Easter event on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Mallard Public Library and will include an Easter story, …
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3/23/23
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ALL THE WAY FROM IRELAND -- Paul Daly and Bernie McCarthy posed for a photo following the famous Emmetsburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade. -- Natalie Henriksen photo
RIGHT AT HOME – Irish …
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3/23/23
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