Following the Extension Council Barbecue on the opening night of the Palo Alto County Fair, the open pavilion was full. Everyone seated was interested in the various stage activities including the …
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By Diane Weiland
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7/27/23
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During the Chamber Coffee last Friday, various conversations ensued about the recently completed duplex at the entrance to Rockport. The duplex project like four of the homes along the north side of …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/20/23
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HAIL TRANSLATES INTO NEW SHINGLES – Ramirez Roofing is one of a dozen companies that have descended on Emmetsburg to fix the damages caused by the hail storm in late June. Pictured is the …
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7/20/23
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D.J. Vogeler, Natural Lakes Research Technician was on Five Island Lake last Thursday. His objective was to collect several crappie and yellow perch for research purposes. He netted several of each …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/20/23
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The State Historical Society of Iowa’s Mobile Museum was parked on the courthouse square last Thursday. It offered free tours of “Iowa’s People & Places” exhibition. …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/20/23
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AMONG THE TREES – What does a landowner living along the shore of a body of water do when a dead tree near the shore needs to be trimmed or removed? Most of the time the landscape does not …
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7/20/23
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Lakeside Senior Care and Grace Estates put on a fun event Sunday afternoon centered around classic vehicles. Noke Berger, Activity Director reported that she was nervous before the Cruise-In began. …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/20/23
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“Are you sure this is a good idea?” Sam asked for the fifth time since they started pedaling toward the farm. Reggie rolled his eyes. “It’s not, but we both know she …
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7/20/23
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ALL SMILES -- Last week on July 9-11, St. Paul Lutheran Church held evening sessions for their annual Vacation Bible School. The Tree of Life was the theme embedded in all of the planned activities. …
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7/20/23
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LEARNING WITH FRIENDS -- These students listen carefully to JaDee Gloede as she teaches them how to be more like Paul in the Bible by reaching out and uplifting others in their times of need. …
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7/20/23
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Just moments ago, (a week before this is published) I saw a lovely rainbow in the sky; a full length colorful rainbow stretching from north to south. Rainbows seem to be rather rare, seeing only a …
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7/20/23
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A&W hosted their annual car show last Friday night. Three vehicles stood out. In the middle of the parking lot was a 1930 Ford Model A Coupe. Its owner was Bill Spence from Spencer. He was eager …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/20/23
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PHOTOGRAPHY JUDGING -- The 4-H Exhibits building was busy on Tuesday morning. Judging was underway for a variety of exhibits. Pictured is Rory Elbert who received a Blue Ribbon for her first …
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7/20/23
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On Tuesday, July 11th, two 4-Hers competed in the county 4-H Clothing Selection/Fashion Revue/$20 Challenge/Innovative Design Clothing Event at the Extension Office in Emmetsburg. Participants …
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7/20/23
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HIGHLAND CRUISERS CLUB BOOTH -- The 4-H static exhibits from Highland Cruisers were put on display at their booth for the Palo Alto County Fair. As a reminder, the fair begins on Thursday, July 20 …
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7/20/23
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Baby Girl Harlyn Harlyn Jade Langel arrived at 9:10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Palo Alto County Hospital Birth Center. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Baby Harlyn …
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7/20/23
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At the Iowa State Bank’s annual Pork Patty Cook Out for the Bully Bullhead Weekend, Ruthven’s Citizens of the Year were announced. The 2023 honorees were Tom and LaVonne Mason. The couple …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/13/23
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by Diane Weiland Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor visited Emmetsburg last Thursday morning. A small group of citizens greeted Sands at Soper Park. They were interested in his opinion regarding his …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/13/23
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Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made a visit to three northwest Iowa counties, Kossuth, Emmet and Palo Alto on Monday. In Emmetsburg Naig toured MonTag Manufacturing. He was familiar …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/13/23
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A free barbecue will be hosted by the Palo Alto County Fair Board on Friday, July 21. This event will be held at the Open Air Pavillion from 5:30-7:30p.m. or until the food runs out. The meal is …
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7/13/23
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When loved ones, pass, family and friends sometimes struggle how to best honor the life of the individual. When Kay Kibbie passed on May 1, 2022 friends and family knew that flowers had to be a part …
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by Diane Weiland
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7/13/23
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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 …
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7/13/23
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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 …
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7/13/23
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