The dull, rusty snowflakes that have plagued the Chamber of Commerce for the last couple of years have now been junked. Executive Director Deb Hite said, “New vibrant, colorful Christmas … more

ILCC was successful in acquiring a $587,298 grant to develop a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success at both the Estherville and Emmetsburg Campuses.“This center will provide a … more

ESTHERVILLE -- Iowa Lakes Community College will honor Veterans with a focus on celebrating women in the military for this year's Veteran's Day Program. This year's event will be held on Friday, Nov. … more

The 2022 Veterans Day Program has been announced. The VFW will host the public for the Program beginning at 10a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11.Reverand Peter Morlock will serve as Chaplin. He will lead … more

FISHING FOR BLUE GILLS -- Gene Johnson was enjoying the temperate last Thursday afternoon at Wigdahl Point on Five Island Lake. He stated that the day before he stopped fishing when he had a bucket … more

All 15 West Elementary classrooms gathered outdoors last Friday afternoon to put together original scarecrows as part of their Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports celebration activity of … more

Baby Girl OakleyOakley Kay Arndt arrived Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at 2:58 p.m. at Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. Baby Oakley is … more

PARC Hall residents and staff will hold a Christmas gift drive for Horizon’s Unlimited residents. During the month of November, gifts may be dropped off at PARC Hall to be placed under the … more

Area seniors are invited to participate in an Aging Well Event in Emmetsburg. The event is set for Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.“This is an informative and fun conference for all … more