DUCKS UNLIMITED BANQUET -- Two hundred twenty-two people attended the DU Banquet last Friday evening. It is the largest crowd yet for the Palo Alto County Ducks Unlimited chapter. The woman near the … more

Five Island Lake is of concern to many people this year because of the low water level of the lake. That is not the only concern. There has been unusual activity on the lake this Fall. Citizens have … more

BEARING THE COLORS -- The middle school students and high school band members stood to honor the flag as the veterans came across the stage in preparation for the Pledge of Allegiance and the … more

The Northwest Iowa Concert Band, directed by Rich Nicklay, and the Northwest Iowa Jazz Band, directed by Scott Benjamin, will present their Holiday Concert on Monday, Nov. 21. The concert begins at … more

SCANDINAVIAN BAKE SALE - (Photo at left) The ladies at Bethany Lutheran were busy in the kitchen last Sunday preparing delicacies for their annual Scandinavian Bake Sale. This year it is scheduled … more

Jilliann Gabrielle introduced the Oh,JackieO! audience to her Jacqueline Kennedy character with a song, a cigarette and a pour of vodka. Gabrielle performed her original solo musical based on the … more

The Monday, November 14 city council meeting brought forth a variety of topics to be considered for approval.Salary adjustments were the result of the finance ordinance and personnel committee … more

SPOUSES RECEIVE CERTIFICATES -- Activity Director Noke Berger at Lakeside closed out the Veteran’s Day program by presenting certificates of appreciation to the spouses for their … more

The Veterans Day program’s guest speaker at the VFW, Sergeant First Class Mathew Hatland, reminded the many in attendance that it was a day to honor all branches of the service. He referenced a … more

IT IS BEAUTIFUL BUT TOO SOON -- Emmetsburg was surprised by Monday’s snow. By noon the snow measured 4 inches in Soper Park where this tall evergreen is located. Numerous vehicle accidents were … more