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This weekend Emmetsburg High School Theater students will present Legally Blonde. The choice for the play was director Laura Gustafson. When she announced the choice, the high …
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By Diane Weiland
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11/5/26
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At about 5:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon cars were stopped along curbs as kids of all ages stepped out and marched right up to homes who opened their doors with large bowls of Halloween candy. No …
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By Diane Weiland
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11/5/26
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The proposed Emmetsburg Community School District building project was among the major local issues on the ballot during Tuesday’s General Election, with Palo Alto County voters favoring the …
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11/4/26
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The Fehr family carried their daughter to the voting box. She expressed that she wanted to be put down. In the second photo she is standing next to her mother with arms crossed. Was her …
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11/4/26
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Last Saturday morning by 9:00a.m. people were starting to arrive at the courthouse square. Some set up chairs, others had tables because they were showing what they had to offer. Kids …
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By Diane Weiland
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10/29/26
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Everything is ready for the annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet. This year’s event will be held at the Wild Rose Casino on Saturday, November 7th. Tickets are on sale for $55 for a single …
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10/29/26
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Mallard -The city of Mallard is planning a Trunk or Treat event for Halloween. This is scheduled for October 29 th from 5p.m. to 7p.m. in the city park.
West Bend’s official …
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10/28/26
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Last Tuesday afternoon there was a table at the Riviera Theatre that was filled with wrapped gifts. It was for Together We Rise. This organization started by Janice Morey and Kim Hohensee was …
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10/22/26
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Last Friday morning Iowa Trust held a Chamber Coffee to celebrate the completion of its newly renovated drive-up facility. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the successful conclusion of a major …
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10/22/26
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An All Cast Party will be held on Saturday, November 14 and You Are Invited! At 5p.m. Doors will open for dinner at Holy Family Parish Hall. At 6:30 p.m there will be an All Cast Photo …
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10/22/26
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The Country of Oman is located next to Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Sea. Its capital city is Muscat and Its legal name is Sultanate of Oman. Don Yagar is a teacher who has become very …
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By Diane Weiland
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10/15/26
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The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce held an informational meeting last Thursday at The Shores at Five Island. Highlights of the summer trip were presented to twenty-one people in attendance. …
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10/15/26
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Last Friday afternoon the festivities began for the Homecoming Parade at 1:00p.m. The businesses that provided tail gate treats and Items numbered 21. Giveaways ranged from candy to …
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10/15/26
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The Emmetsburg Catholic School Class of 1966 Reunion was held Friday, September 19th at The Shores. Pictured are, front row: Suzanne (Hand) Foster, Mary Jo (Molloy) Orth, Ellen (Conway) Picray, …
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10/8/26
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During National Newspaper Week, we should all ask what would happen if our local newspaper suddenly disappeared.
Our community would lose more than headlines.
We would lose the public …
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10/8/26
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Emmetsburg Kindergarten Students spent a portion of Tuesday morning at the Fire Station. As the children exited the bus you could tell how excited they were. The teachers divided them into groups. …
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By Diane Weiland
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10/8/26
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Ann Hanigan is a published author who writes about women and how they started to come into their own. An example of her novel of love, loss and heartache is “The Journey of Karoline …
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By Diane Weiland
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10/1/26
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Fall is here, and the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate the season with a lineup of events featuring creative scarecrow displays, delicious chocolate treats, and …
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From the Chamber of Commerce
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10/1/26
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Last Wednesday evening Superintendent Cory Jenness welcomed about 24 citizens who were interested in learning more about a new elementary school for the District. Jenness stated that the …
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By Diane Weiland
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10/1/26
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Last week Dave Van Osbree walked into the Newspaper office with an idea for a story. His friend John Foy who grew up in Emmetsburg and graduated from high school here was coming to …
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By Diane Weiland
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9/24/26
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Last week the Emmetsburg Kindergarten class went on a field trip. The youngsters were very surprised when they arrived at Creative Stitches.
Teacher Tami Jensen told her …
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9/24/26
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There’s a new, vibrant pop of color on the wall of The Paw Spa, located at 2207 10th Street in Emmetsburg.
Kelsey Olson, who operates Paint by Kelsey, had to battle some less than favorable …
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By Drew Hansen
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9/17/26
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Homecoming week is right around the corner, especially with the way the year seems to be flying by. And you can’t have Homecoming week in Emmetsburg without the parade that rolls down Broadway …
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By Drew Hansen
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9/17/26
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A handful of weeks ago, Emmetsburg Ford partnered with the Five Island Trail Corporation in their “drive to serve your community” event. Citizens were welcomed to test drive a variety of vehicles …
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By Drew Hansen
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9/17/26
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Fabric stores, not only in our area, but across the nation, are fading out of business due to the higher costs, and of course, the intense online and big-box competition. Historically, people …
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By Jay Schoning
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9/10/26
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