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Kiwanis and Horizons Unlimited are teaming up on Sunday, February 12 to offer a super-sized breakfast from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the VFW. The public is invited for an all-you-can-eat pancakes, …
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2/9/23
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For the second year, Larry Pedersen has made the arrangements for a fantastic display over Five Island Lake of colors, sounds and designs in the night sky. The Winter Fireworks are scheduled for …
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by Diane Weiland
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2/9/23
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Saturday, February 11 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Emmetsburg Public Library "Retro Video Games" Kids of all ages are invited to a program where they can check out what their parents--and maybe even …
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2/9/23
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If anyone is feeling a little stir crazy after the long winter days, Lost Island Nature Center has some fun events planned. During the Lost Island Ruthven Betterment Association’s Cabin Fever …
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2/9/23
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Toddlers through children in fourth grade are invited to the Mallard Public Library for a Valentine Story Hour. The date (weather permitting) for the event is Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 11 …
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2/9/23
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The Cherokee Symphony will be presenting its annual “Mid-Winter” concert on Sunday, February 19 at 4PM in the upper level of the Cherokee Community Center.This will be the 67th season of …
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by Diane Weiland
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2/9/23
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I didn’t steal them. I knew that, Jeanie knew that, and Mrs. Burbank should’ve known that. Still, Mrs. Burbank upended my backpack in search of her precious thank-you cards, and Jeanie …
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by Katie Nelson
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2/9/23
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OPEN CLASS RACERS – Smiles all around for these Pinewood Derby winners. L-R are Zander Miller, Colton Forsythe, Kale Lawson, Carson Miller, Amanda Lawson, Heather Frosythe, Clayton Hoch and …
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2/3/23
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Another very successful event held last weekend filled local hotels, and those who came to Emmetsburg made purchases at Casey’s, Quik Star, the grocery stores, ate at local establishments and …
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by Diane Weiland
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2/2/23
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A watershed meeting at the Palo Alto County Conservation Nature Center produced some concrete plans and strategies aimed at removing Five Island Lake and Silver Lake from Iowa’s impaired waters …
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by Diane Weiland
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2/2/23
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A CACHE OF FISHING PRIZES -- Dozens of ice fishing gear ranging from ice shelters to ice augers were won by chance at Saturday’s banquet. -- Diane Weiland photo
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2/2/23
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Tickets are on sale now for the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Evening of Music and Celebration on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Wild Rose Casino Ballroom. Not only is this event open to Chamber members, …
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2/2/23
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Baby Girl Kelseigh Kelseigh Lee Lowman arrived at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 20 inches long. Baby Kelseigh …
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2/2/23
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Baby Girl Danielle Danielle Lynn Vesey-Cook arrived at 3:43 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 ¼ inches long. …
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2/2/23
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Molly Schany*, a student at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. The Dean’s List is comprised of students who …
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2/2/23
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Iowa Lakes Community College will hold the annual Jam the Gym Laker Visit Day on Saturday, Feb. 11, beginning at 10 a.m., on the Estherville Campus for anyone considering attending college at Iowa …
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2/2/23
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IT IS OFFICIAL – Woodford Equipment was acquired by Ag Solutions Group last summer. The new sign went up last week on both the west and south sides of the building. As the portable sign says, …
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2/2/23
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Last Saturday, the Smith Wellness Center in Emmetsburg hosted a 4-H lock-in for the kids in Palo Alto County. The lock-in began at 7 p.m. and ran until midnight with 20 4-Hers arriving to …
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by Katie Nelson
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2/2/23
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The Chamber of Commerce is ready to celebrate. Executive Director Deb Hite provided additional information from last week about the annual Citizen of the Year Award Ceremony. This year there is a new …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/26/23
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Unifund handed out checks last Thursday that the citizens of Emmetsburg provided to support 15 local non-profit organizations. For over 40 years, Unifund has been operating to help organizations …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/26/23
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The Battle of the Business Bowling Tournament was a fun-filled event for the Emmetsburg community last Friday night at Shamrock Lanes. 14 four-person teams competed. Between bowling, a meal catered …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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1/26/23
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What does it take to put on a good wrestling tournament? It takes leaders, organizers, technology experts, concession food planners and a set of enthusiastic volunteers. One other component according …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/26/23
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Steve Carney, Organizer for the annual Yellow Bass Bash has announced that the slate is full for January 28 and 29. One hundred 2-person teams have completed their registration. That is the maximum …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/26/23
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