The National Weather Service, Iowa Homeland Security, FEMA, and emergency management agencies around Iowa have designated March 27-31, 2023 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa.Andrew Ansorge, … more

Sunday, February 26A 2016 Buick Verano driven by Heather Strohman was heading south on Broadway Street. At the intersection with Main Street, Strohman failed to notice the red light and entered the … more

If someone asks about special events during the month of March most people will think of March Madness and NCAA championships. Some might think of St. Patrick’s Day. How about Oreo Cookie Day … more

PROPANE LEAKAGE – Last Friday morning a propane leak was reported at Wessels Oil, Propane Gas Company. Emergency crews responded by evacuating the area near Works Road. The Fire Department kept … more

Williams & Company, P.C. released an audit report on the City of Emmetsburg, Iowa for the year ended June 30, 2022.The City’s revenues totaled $5,035,126 for the year ended June 30, 2022, a … more

Economic uncertainty may make anyone feel anxious about their personal financial security. The anxiety and stress may become greater for those who are unemployed or have had reduced … more

Two public measures were on the ballot last week for North Union Community School District in the counties of Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto. The unofficial results have been reported. Public Measure A … more

Last Thursday, the Iowa House of Representatives passed a resolution designating March as Disabilities Awareness Month. The Proclamation reads as follows.Whereas an estimated 394,000 adults and … more

To celebrate Women’s History Month, several members of the Palo Alto County Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) visited Emmetsburg schools in early March to highlight … more

DES MOINES – Iowa’s high school graduation rate remains high for the graduating class of 2022, the second full year following the pandemic, according to figures released today by the Iowa … more