Local Publisher Acquires Estherville, Emmetsburg Newspapers EMMETSBURG -- Jerry Wiseman, a longtime newspaper publisher in Iowa, has reached an agreement to purchase the Estherville News and the Emmetsburg Reporter and Democrat from the Ogden … more

DES MOINES -- Area track and field athletes would compete at the 2021 Track & Field State Championships last Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. While all the athletes would give it their best effort during the three-day event, … more

Due to the forecast for cold weather and rain, B.A.D. Golf and “Live After Six” with The Jeremy DeWall Band have been postponed. The events were scheduled for today, Thursday, May 27, at Five Island Golf and The Shores at Five Island. B.A.D. … more

Farm News editor The Farm News Ag Show is slated for June 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Palo Alto County Fairgrounds in Emmetsburg. There will be both indoor and outdoor vendors featuring a wide array of agricultural products. Exhibitors will … more

Veterans of Foreign Wars from Post #2295 will conduct the Memorial Day program Monday, May 31, in Emmetsburg. Memorial Day is a time to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. Military. Organizations participating in the Memorial Day … more

This past year has been filled with examples of creative solutions to challenging situations, especially for students, families, and educators. As area schools reopened in August, the conversation continued to center on safe and solid learning … more

EMMETSBURG GRADUATION 2021 -- After a year of unknowns and uncertainties, the seniors of Emmetsburg High School would graduate Sunday afternoon in a commencement ceremony held in the high school gymnasium. Led by Junior Class Marshals Dominique … more

Emmetsburg Community School District celebrated School Board Appreciation Month durning Wednesday night's meeting at the Emmetsburg High School Library. Sponsored by the Iowa Association of School Boards to celebrate the contributions of board … more

According to the World Health Organization, one in four people worldwide will be affected by a mental disorder at some point in their lives. Furthermore, based on a recent study, six out of the top-10 conditions impacting the millennial generation … more

Auction Fest 2021 was an online event for the second year, due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The public responded and the Auction Fest committee presented a check to Emmetsburg Catholic School for $100,000 this week. Students were part of the Auction … more