Seven years ago, tragedy struck our small community. A tragic farm accident claimed the lives of Gene & Austin Opheim. A father and son duo who spent day to day working side by side. That tragedy … more

Last week there was information about the November 8 mid-term election that was sent from Iowa Secretary Paul Pate’s office and then broadcast on television, radio and reported in newspapers. … more

(Estherville, Iowa) Author Mary McSwain Steele of Spencer has donated proceeds from her book, "Betty: A Memoir," to provide a new scholarship to Iowa Lakes Community College students in the Nursing … more

Farm Credit Services of America announced this week that a new customer service specialist has joined the Emmetsburg office. Kelsi Meyers is originally from Alta, Iowa. She most recently served as a … more

Sheriff John King asked Board approval for hiring a fulltime deputy. He proposed moving part-time Deputy Tom Schultes to fulltime. After several questions and discussion, the Board gave their … more

The 2022 Graettinger Labor Day Celebration was the perfect way to officially wave goodbye to summer and embrace the autumn season ahead.The long weekend kicked off with a performance by the Scott … more

CELEBRATION FOR LYNN SCHULTES -- A reception for Lynn Schultes at the Open Pavilion Fairgrounds last Saturday morning attracted hundreds of friends, family and public who stood patiently in line so … more

MISS GRAETTINGER -- At middle, Sophie Petersen was crowned Miss Graettinger at the 2022 Labor Day Variety Show. Sophie is the daughter of Bryon and Julie Petersen, and has lived in Graettinger her … more

The November 8 General Election will require voters to consider not only national races but also local offices that require registered voters to elect those that will serve.The office of Carmen Moser … more

John King has been in law enforcement for 22 years. His path to this career happened because of basketball. He and his friend Steve Nelson played the game together in their younger years. Nelson went … more