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A great summer afternoon trip is being offered by The Palo Alto County Arts Council. The Going Hog Wild getaway is an excursion to downtown Fairmont, MN. A charter bus will leave Emmetsburg at the …
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by Diane Weiland
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6/15/23
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Lily stared at the empty boxes in front of her. Her dad’s instructions were simple: look through your old things and get rid of anything you don’t need. It wasn’t supposed to be …
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6/15/23
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PREPARING FOR THE GAME -- The Emmetsburg Softball Team completes a stretching routine together before each game to get their minds and bodies focused. Above, the girls stretch out their necks before …
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6/15/23
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The Iowa Cancer Consortium, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, will distribute over 80 gallons of sunscreen through its Sun-Safety Community Project this summer. As …
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6/15/23
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In May, the Palo Alto Garden Club honored Cynthia Berkland with a State Lifetime Membership. She received a pin as tribute from The Federated Garden Club of Iowa. Cynthia also characterized the …
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by Diane Weiland
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6/8/23
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Jacob Burns is the latest addition to the Fareway grocery store crew. He is the new Assistant Manager. Jacob is from Spencer where he worked for the Fareway there since 2016. For the last few years …
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by Diane Weiland
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6/8/23
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A NICE SPRING DAY FOR GOLF -- The weather created a great environment for Bad Golf last Thursday. Teams can be seen on hole #5 and getting ready for hole #6. -- Diane Weiland photo
BAD GOLF WITH …
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6/8/23
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Who isn’t eagerly awaiting the bounty of summer? The ripe tomatoes, the freshly picked ears of corn and the whole variety of vegetables grown by dedicated gardeners will be ready for buyers on …
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6/8/23
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In last week’s edition of the Reporter-Democrat on page 3A, the wrong photo was placed with the cutline regarding spring ditch cleaning. Below is the appropriate photo and underneath is the …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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6/8/23
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The annual Irish Open Golf Outing Fun’draiser is scheduled for Sunday, June 11. The 4-person best shot will take place on the Five Island Golf Course. Nine holes will be played with a shotgun …
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by Diane Weiland
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6/8/23
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On Monday May 22, the Emmetsburg Public Library Creative Writing Contest began. The library was happy to report that they’ve been receiving several wonderful pieces so far, but they encourage …
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by Katie Nelson
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6/8/23
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The NEW Cooperative Foundation continues their commitment to supporting local 4-H youth. Recently, the Foundation donated $52,020 to 22 county extension and outreach offices, which will support 3,468 …
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6/8/23
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ALADDIN KIDS – There is still time to see the Main Street Community Theatre’s production of Aladdin Kids. On June 9 the show will start at 7 p.m. On June 10 & 11 it will be at 2 p.m. …
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6/8/23
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POET Bioprocessing – Emmetsburg awarded a $2,500 grant to the Ruthven United Methodist Church through POET’s 2023 Community Impact Grant Program. The funding will be used to expand the …
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6/8/23
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Baby Girl Isla Isla Wren Goodchild arrived at 7:19 a.m. on Thursday, June 1 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, one ounce and measured 19 inches long. Baby Isla is the …
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6/8/23
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Each year the Palo Alto County Fair offers community members the opportunity to compete and earn ribbon premiums through various open class categories. Many fairs have options for community members …
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by Katie Nelson
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6/8/23
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Students participating in the Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation’s Intern Program are giving hope to local youth, teens, and adults by collecting personal care items for …
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6/8/23
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The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association announced that enrollment starts June 1st for the 2023 Iowa Rocks Talent Contest. According to Ralph Kluseman, President of the Board of the Iowa Rock ‘n …
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6/8/23
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department will be hosting the 42nd annual Reggie Schive Jazz Camp with six concerts featuring The Headliners, camp participants, jazz camp staff, and camp …
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6/8/23
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Marla was nervous. It wasn’t irrational, she told herself. Plenty of people were nervous about graduation. Unfortunately, the nerves refused to leave her alone. Between planning her graduation …
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6/8/23
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SHARING MUSIC -- The Emmetsburg Municipal Band performed for the first time this summer on Thursday June 1 at the Emmetsburg High School Auditorium. The performance was relocated to the auditorium …
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6/8/23
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BAD GOLF AT FIVE ISLAND -- Owner of the Reporter-Democrat, Kris Grabinoski, golfs with Diane Weiland and Teresa Murphy, both employees. -- submitted photo
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6/8/23
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A Motorcycle Show is scheduled for this Saturday, June 10 in Spencer. You will find it at 1st Avenue W & W 5th Street. Bike parking is at 1 p.m. The show will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Classes for …
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6/8/23
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