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GARDENING IN RUTHVEN -- Last Wednesday in the late afternoon, these gardeners were planting peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers in the Ruthven garden to be distributed in the Ruthven United Methodist …
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5/25/23
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Garrett noticed something different in the atmosphere the next time he went to the library. Mr. Evans was busy with children’s story time, explained the intern at the desk. Garrett nodded, …
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5/25/23
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Fourteen piano students of Kelley Fog took part in the Iowa High School Music Association’s annual Piano Contest this year. Last Thursday, May 18 the piano students shared their skills and …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/25/23
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BEEKEEPING -- On Tuesday, May 9th, the Palo Alto Garden Club provided a program about bees. They welcomed Dr. Brent Owen who did a presentation on beekeeping. Along with his family practice in …
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5/25/23
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5/19/23
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Last Saturday morning the Palo Alto Garden Club held its annual plant sale. The picnic tables under the shelter at Harrison Park were filled with potted starts of plants grown by the Club members. …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/18/23
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A grassroots effort to establish coffee houses in small Iowa towns has started in Lake Park, Iowa. In July, the Blurry Bigfoot Coffee Company is tentatively planning to open a drive-through version …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/18/23
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Memorial flowers are allowed from Monday, May 22 through Monday, June 5 at Evergreen Cemetery.
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5/18/23
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SUMMER FLOWER PLANTERS -- Members of the Garden Club were planting the flower boxes that line Broadway and Main in the downtown area Tuesday morning. This year’s flowers were put together by …
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5/18/23
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On Monday, May 22, the Emmetsburg Public Library Creative Writing Contest begins. Patrons are welcome to submit their favorite original writing to be on display for the duration of the summer reading …
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5/18/23
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Emmetsburg First United Methodist Church will hold 2023 Vacation Bible School: Ready, Set, Move June 26-30 9 a.m. until noon. The message is to follow Jesus here, there, and everywhere. Join for …
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5/18/23
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SALE – The Family Center was a showcase of used household items, plants, baked goods, small furniture pieces and other slightly used treasures last Friday and …
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5/18/23
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The following news release is from Palo Alto County Health System. Congratulations to our 2023 DAISY Award Recipient, Micayla Brown! The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was created to express …
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5/18/23
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Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Deb Hite announced Tuesday that Spanish Services are available. She posted that if your business is in need of someone to translate a document or if you need …
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5/18/23
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The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce and numerous citizens welcomed a new business last Friday morning. Straight Care Nursing Agency & Retail Store opened its door at 918 Broadway, Ste 2. Greeting …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/11/23
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Hundreds of middle school students attended the Emmet, Palo Alto and Kossuth (EPAK) Educational Partners-Agricultural Kids Program last week. This annual event helps youth understand how important …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/11/23
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS AT ILCC – Last Thursday the gym at ILCC turned into a game room for Horizons Unlimited. The Motor Activity Training Program that is part of Special Olympics set up golf, …
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5/11/23
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MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK -- Emmetsburg Catholic School’s 5th-8th grade students recently set out to complete their community service projects auctioned off at this year’s AuctionFest …
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5/11/23
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It’s time for the big book sale! Emmetsburg Public Library will hold their annual book sale during the library’s scheduled hours May 15-20 with options for everyone to enjoy. Hardcovers, …
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5/11/23
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GAMES, MUSIC, & DANCE -- Nearly 200 people attended the first daddy daughter dance at The Shores Saturday night. -- submitted photo
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5/11/23
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Martin was starting to get worried. His cat had slipped out of the house when he brought in groceries, but she was nowhere to be seen in his yard. Normally the gray cat avoided all contact with …
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5/11/23
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Aluma dealers from around the country spent two days learning about a variety of updates to existing Aluma trailer models and new to the market Aluma products. Sales personnel were from Florida, the …
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by Diane Weiland
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5/4/23
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