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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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Memorial Day is set aside to honor and remember those who died in the service of our country. At the Ayrshire Cemetery on Monday, Dave Rouse recounted the Invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, …
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by Diane Weiland
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6/1/23
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What is a Heritage Ride? There was a phone call last Friday afternoon to the newspaper stating that the Ride would be coming to Emmetsburg. It was leaving Pocahontas and would arrive south of town …
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by Diane Weiland
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6/1/23
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FIVE CATTLEMEN SCHOLARSHIPS – On Saturday morning right before the Palo Alto County Cattlemen started grilling and serving their annual ribeye sandwiches, they presented five scholarships. …
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6/1/23
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On June 1 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce will host Live After Six on the veranda at The Shores at Five Island featuring the music of Midland Vibe. The band is sponsored by …
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6/1/23
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READY FOR A PRODUCTION -- Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre will present Disney’s Aladdin Kids under the direction of Anna Veltri June 2 & 9 at 7 p.m. and June 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 2 …
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6/1/23
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For the first time in a few years, the Memorial Day Service conducted by VFW Post 2295 was held at the Emmetsburg Cemetery. The large American flags were blowing in the spring breeze as Commander …
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by Diane Weiland
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6/1/23
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SPENDING TIME IN THE UPDATED SPACE -- (Photo at left) Several visited the Reporter-Democrat office last Friday for a Chamber Coffee to take a look at the completed remodeling. Coffee and treats …
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6/1/23
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Each year the Spirit of Harmony Chorus selects one of its members to be the Sweet Adeline of the Year (SAY) and one of its members as Woman of Note. The Woman of Note award goes to a member who has …
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6/1/23
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CARING FOR THE MEMORIAL – The Evergreen Cemetery was full of families and friends leading up to Memorial Day. They were bringing flowers and mementos in honor of their loved one. Donna Johnson …
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6/1/23
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Spirit of Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International was thrilled to be performing in person, for the first time in three years, at the Northern Lights Region Six convention held in Rochester, …
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6/1/23
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HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE -- Above, Terry Chamberlain and Jim Batcheller place flags next to gravestones for Memorial Day. The flags were set in place Thursday, May 25 in time for the long weekend. -- …
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6/1/23
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RECOGNIZING THEIR WORK -- The PACHS EMS Crew celebrated National EMS Week last week. These men and women are merely a phone call away and seem to show up faster than a speeding bullet when help is …
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6/1/23
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This summer, Emmetsburg Public Library is hosting sessions for students in grades 7-12 to learn about practical mindfulness strategies. The program, called “Mindful Teen: From Surviving to …
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by Katie Nelson
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6/1/23
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Iowa Farm Bureau’s Sizzlin’ Summer Giveaway kicked off last week in partnership with Fareway Meat and Grocery, giving Iowan’s a chance to win a $200 Fareway meat gift card from each …
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6/1/23
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SHARING MUSIC -- Beverly Schneider’s piano students recently performed their spring 2023 piano recital recently at Beverly’s home. Back row L-R are Emerson Creighton, Carter Kollasch, and …
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6/1/23
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Memorial Day was first established in the state of New York. On March 7, 1966 Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller signed a proclamation recognizing Memorial Day in his state. This was followed by Congress …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/25/23
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The Reporter-Democrat invites the public to an open house and Chamber Coffee. The newspaper office was recently remodeled. Owners Kris Grabinoski and Jerry Wisemen along with the employees want to …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/25/23
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For another summer, the Emmetsburg Municipal Band will provide outdoor concerts from June 1 through July 1. The performances will be every Thursday night at 7p.m. in Soper Park. The concert season is …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/25/23
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NEW GENERATOR FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT -- The City of Emmetsburg Police Department was recently awarded a $2500 grant from the Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable Foundation. It will be used to …
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5/25/23
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When Holly Kile was in high school, she was terrified of hair. Those are her words describing how she thought about hair. When a friend approached her with the idea that together they should enroll …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/25/23
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