Vacation Bible School will be held at Grace Church in Emmetsburg July 16-20 from 6:15-8:15 p.m. each night. The church presents “Keepers of the Kingdom: Standing Strong in Today’s Battle … more

NATURE CENTER AND SNAKES – For fun at the Bully Bullhead Celebration the Lost Island Nature Center invited kids to come and learn about animals. Naturalist Kaitlin Anderson had several snakes … more

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. more

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 … more

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 … more

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, … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

“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 … more