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On Monday, July 31 at 2 p.m., Eric Ortman will give a presentation on Alaska in the activity room at Willow Ridge. Everyone is welcome.
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7/13/23
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Baby Boy Wesley Wesley Scott Beschorner arrived at 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Baby Wesley …
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7/13/23
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HERE COME THE TRACTORS -- Several tractors traveled through the parade route for the Bully Bullhead weekend. All ages could enjoy the variety the parade had to offer. -- Diane Weiland photo
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7/13/23
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The Palo Alto County Branch of the AAUW is sponsoring a presentation by Iowa State University Distinguished Professor of History Dr. Pamela Riney-Kehrbert author of When a Dream Dies: Agriculture, …
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7/13/23
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It had been a week. There had been no word from Marcus or Tonya, despite her assurances that she would take care of it. Reggie fidgeted all the time now, and his whole family had picked up on his …
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7/13/23
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The Bully Bullhead Celebration in Ruthven always includes a fishing contest. Contestants try their casting to snag the biggest fish in each of nine categories. This year the total monetary amount …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/13/23
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VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY -- These three volleyball players reach to take control of the ball during one of the volleyball tournaments held in conjunction with the Bully Bullhead weekend in …
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7/13/23
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“So, I had an idea,” Marcus started. “Never a good thing,” Sam replied immediately. “Hey, hear me out.” “Marcus, he’s not exactly wrong. Your ideas …
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7/6/23
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WAITING FOR THE COMMAND – Before the Municipal Band played for the July 4th festivities last Saturday, the Color Guard stood ready for the command to commence with the gun salute. L-R are …
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7/6/23
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FIREWORKS WERE PLENTIFUL – In true July 4th tradition fireworks were not only provided by the City of Emmetsburg, but also private citizens. The colorful display pictured was at the east …
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7/6/23
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Baby Boy Emmet Baby Boy Emmet Michael Tonderum arrived at 12:49 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. He weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and measured 20 inches long. …
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7/6/23
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St. Paul Lutheran in Emmetsburg will host their annual Vacation Bible School week Sunday, July 9 through Tuesday, July 11. Ages 4 to 6th grade are welcome to participate. Each day, the camp will run …
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7/6/23
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The First United Methodist Church is proud to announce its 150th celebration. Save the date for September 10, 2023 at 10 a.m. There will be a special service followed by a luncheon. Join the church …
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7/6/23
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GROCERY CART DONATIONS -- Pictured with the donations collected during Vacation Bible School are Michelle Chase, Makenna Burns, and Ava Salas. -- submitted photo
PROJECTS -- This group of …
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7/6/23
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This week on July 4th we’ll celebrate, and commemorate Independence Day. Some address this day as “The 4th of July”. To call this day simply the …
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7/6/23
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FLIGHT BREAKFAST DREW A CROWD – Mark Evans reported that 720 people were served at the annual Kiwanis Flight Breakfast last Sunday. The total was considerably higher than the 540 fed last year. …
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7/6/23
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BALLOON TOSS – Water balloons tossed back and forth between partners is always a hit with the young ones on July 4th. – Diane Weiland photo
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM SUNG ACAPELLA -- …
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7/6/23
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Three of the forty-three planes that flew in to the Emmetsburg air field Sunday morning for the annual Flight Breakfast hosted by the Kiwanis were from Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Joel Samson landed at …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/6/23
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Community musicians provided a program that, entertained, honored and commemorated through music the meaning of July 4th. Eric Flynn, Director of the Municipal Band opened the program by introducing …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/6/23
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The Clean Water Festival, hosted by the Five Island Lake Association last Saturday was very successful. The FILA Board members were hesitant about moving forward with the event when it was raining …
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by Diane Weiland
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6/29/23
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JULIE LENERS CELEBRATED FOR 45 YEARS OF SERVICE -- Julie was working at Iowa Trust part time through an on-the-job training program at Iowa Lakes Community College. On July 1, 1978 she was hired full …
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6/29/23
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YARD OF THE MONTH – The Palo Alto Garden Club selected Kathy and Pat Mehan’s yard along the lake as the first Yarden of the Month for 2023. When the Mehan’s built their home on the …
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6/29/23
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Emmetsburg - Saturday, July 1 Cylinder - Sunday, July 2 West Bend - Saturday, July 1
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6/29/23
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FARMER’S MARKET -- The locally grown vegetables and flowers are now on full display every Thursday from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The market is located on Courthouse Square. -- …
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6/29/23
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