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 … more

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. more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more