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After sitting two hours in a deer stand last Thursday night, John Spies spotted the deer that appealed to him. Quietly he raised his shot gun, took aim and shot the eight-point buck. He was two miles …
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by Diane Weiland
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12/28/22
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Cindy Daum, customer service representative at Iowa Trust and Savings Bank, will soon be retiring from her position as the hard worker she has served as in Emmetsburg all her life. She has served in …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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12/28/22
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Ten third graders from Emmetsburg schools were selected for the fourth annual Shop with a Cop experience last Saturday. The names of each third grader were put into a container and one by one the …
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by Diane Weiland
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12/28/22
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Lois Naig has been in the Palo Alto County Assessor’s Office for 35 years. Sixteen of those years she served as a clerk. The last 19 years she has been the Assessor. As of January 5, 2023 she …
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by Diane Weiland
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12/28/22
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The Main Street Community Theater’s latest production is A Christmas Story. The cast consists of 30 local actors and 19 behind the scene individuals. It is charming, inviting, nostalgic and …
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by Diane Weiland
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12/15/22
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HOLIDAY TEA -- Lakeside Senior Care hosted a Holiday Tea last Friday afternoon. Activities Director, Noke Berger stated that they hesitated to proceed with the tea because of the weather. “All …
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12/15/22
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Join the Emmetsburg Bags League by reserving your spot by Friday, December 30. The season will begin on January 4 and will run through March 8. The cost is $30 per person, and cash prizes are …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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12/15/22
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DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS -- Three snowmen keep watch outside the home at 3107 Seventh Street, adorned with hats, gloves, and a scarf. Friday’s snowfall was the perfect texture for building …
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12/15/22
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WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS -- Beverly Schneider’s piano students sang “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” to close out the program. From left to right are Emma Kollasch, Gina …
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12/15/22
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(Estherville, Iowa) The Iowa Lakes Community College Concert Choir sang with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra on November 12, packing the stage of the historic Orpheum Theater in Sioux City, Iowa, …
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12/15/22
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December 17 2:30 - 5 p.m. “Gaming After Hours”: Come learn a new board game from the library’s extensive collection. All are welcome to attend. This week, the easy-to-learn Lost …
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12/15/22
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Iowa Finance Authority Awards were announced last week. More than $11 million has been awarded to Local Housing Trust Funds to Advance Housing Priorities. These Grants will Assist 2,390 Families to …
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12/15/22
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Lost Island Wind will host an Open House on Thursday, December 15, 6:30 to 8p.m. at The Shores in Emmetsburg. The public is invited to learn more about how wind energy works and how projects are …
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12/15/22
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Kaitlin Anderson, Naturalist at Palo Alto County Conservation has a fun event planned for kids ages 8-14 over the Winter Break. Cocoa Picasso is a workshop scheduled for Thursday December 29, 1:00 …
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by Diane Weiland
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12/15/22
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SNOW’S COMING DOWN -- Last Friday’s snowfall created opportunities to get outdoors and shovel or to stay warm and cozy inside. These two Emmetsburg citizens decided to bear the cold and …
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12/15/22
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Despite the unseasonably cold temperatures and moisture work keeps progressing on the Palo Alto County Safety Building. John Hansen, President of Midwest Construction Consultants is the construction …
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by Diane Weiland
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12/15/22
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The Holiday Open House at the Nature Center last Thursday was well attended despite the weather. The staff estimated that around 55 people attended the event. In addition to refreshments and tables …
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by Diane Weiland
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12/15/22
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The popularity of the Winter Fire Works earlier this year is seemingly starting a tradition. Already work is being done to add to the event and involve more people. Larry Pedersen who along with his …
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by Diane Weiland
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12/15/22
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A matching gift opportunity has been announced by the Palo Alto County Community Foundation (PACCF). Donors can make a gift directly to local nonprofit agencies and/or their funds held with the …
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by Diane Weiland
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12/15/22
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A CHRISTMAS STORY CAST -- Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre presents “A Christmas Story” at the Dinges VanOosbree Performance Center (2206 19th Street) December 9-11 and 16-18. …
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12/8/22
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At Iowa Lakes Community College, students and potential students can participate in the Winterim term, which allows participants to complete one college course online through the Iowa Community …
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12/8/22
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Baby Girl LaurenLauren Elise McGrauth arrived at 12:49 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg. She weighed 8 pounds, and measured 21 inches long. Baby Lauren is the …
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12/8/22
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TOOTSIE ROLL DONATION -- The Knights of Columbus donated a portion of their Tootsie Roll Drive to Horizons Unlimited. Pictured L-R are Jim Drown, Jess Haffner, HR Specialist/Administrative Assistant …
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12/8/22
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