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Senate File 94, Students First Act was the primary topic discussed at the first legislative town hall held last Saturday morning at the Chamber. Senator David Rowley and Representative John Wills …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/26/23
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Auditions for Emmetsburg Mainstreet Community Theatre’s upcoming spring production of “Foxfire” will be held Jan. 29 and 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Performance Center located at …
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1/26/23
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FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES -- A crowd of 72 players gathered at The Shores last Friday night to participate in 80s trivia. Many of the participants went straight to Shamrock Lanes following trivia for …
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1/26/23
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Everyone is invited to attend this year’s Winter Fireworks on Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. The show will take place on Five Island Lake by the bike trail bridge. The fireworks are …
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1/26/23
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OPEN HOUSE -- The PACHS Behavioral Health department held an open house at Deja Brew this past Tuesday. Speakers were Jared Ball (Behavioral Health Director, LISW) and Markie Sargent (Psych Nurse …
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1/26/23
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FILLING UPPER DES MOINES’ FOOD PANTRY – The Emmetsburg Kiwanis made a food donation to Upper Des Moines Opportunity last Wednesday. On hand to push the stacked grocery carts to the pickup …
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1/26/23
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Iowa Lakes community College Alumni & Friends Association is seeking nominations for the 30th Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. This is presented annually to an Iowa Lakes alumni who exemplifies …
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1/26/23
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The Yellow Bass Bash will get underway on Saturday, January 28 with the banquet at The Shores and the tournament on Sunday, January 29. A maximum of 100 2-person teams will try their fishing …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/19/23
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It is a fact that dreams do come true. Just ask Monica Gunn. As a child growing up in a Pittsburg, PA suburb Monica yearned to have animals in her life. Her mother did not think the family would have …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/19/23
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Deb Hite from the Chamber of Commerce has announced that the first Town Hall Meeting of the 2023 legislative session, will be at the Welcome Center this Saturday, January 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 …
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1/19/23
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Annual award nominations are open through January 27 for the Citizen of the Year Award and the 5 Under 40 Award. Go to www.tinyurl.com/eburg-award23 to submit your nominations. Awards will be …
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1/19/23
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Emmetsburg is currently participating in a rural housing study, and input is needed from people living and/or working in the community. Community leaders will meet later this month to develop an …
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1/19/23
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The Palo Alto Garden Club met on Tuesday, January 10th at Iowa Lakes for the groups rescheduled Christmas Party. 25 members and 3 guests answered roll call by sharing winter tips or stories of …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/19/23
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EVERY CHILD READY TO READ PROGRAM -- Anna Veltri, assistant librarian has put together a baby-time and toddler-time reading program. “Literacy starts with parents and the connection when …
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1/19/23
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FINISHING UP THE ROOF – The Public Safety Center construction crew has had a difficult time with the weather this winter. The snow, wind and ice have made some days very challenging. The crew …
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1/19/23
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Baby Girl Isabella Isabella Rowena Nicole Lynn Bailey arrived at 7:11 a.m. on January 13 at the Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. She weighed 7lbs 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents …
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1/19/23
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(Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes offers convocations to bring culturally diverse events to campus and the community. The next convocation will be Bystander Awareness with Tim Collins on Tuesday, …
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1/19/23
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(Estherville, Iowa) The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department announces the 2023 Jazz Band Contest schedule for January 19 and 20. High school jazz bands compete throughout each day in the …
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1/19/23
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Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa, along with author and Variety board member Jon Phillips, are proud to announce the publication of a new children’s book: Joni’s …
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1/19/23
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I went on a mission trip in December to Liberia, Africa. It was a trip that I will never forget. I didn’t really know what to expect. I was invited to be a part of conferences and crusades. I …
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1/19/23
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AFTERNOON GATHERING – A large group of birds settled down on a piece of farm equipment to catch up with one another after another chilly week. These little birds are often seen on the farm …
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1/19/23
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A blessing called The Year as a House was shared with me recently. I loved the beauty of thinking of 2023 as a house. With the door open and offer itself to each of us. I’ve never been big on …
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1/19/23
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Katie Nelson is a high school senior who has taken an interest in writing for the newspaper. She enjoys reading and writing in her spare time, as well as various other activities such as bowling, …
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by Katie Nelson
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1/19/23
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