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On Saturday, Feb. 17th, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Palo Alto County along with help from the Palo Alto County Hospital offered a Babysitting Clinic for all youth in the county ages 10 …
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2/22/24
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One of the most anticipated events at Emmetsburg High School each year is the hosting of Extravaganza. This year’s two-day musical event is scheduled for March 1and 2. It will be …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/22/24
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The Emmetsburg Public Library has put together a fundraiser centered around Dr. Seuss. A handmade lap quilt features appliques of various Seuss books. Fox in Socks, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/15/24
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In order for family and friends of those selected to attend the Citizen of the Year celebration, the Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s selections from the many nominations. The 2024 …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/15/24
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Palo Alto County Health System is delighted to announce the return of Dr. Jason Patton.
Jason is passionate about his work, which includes experience in C- sections, tubal ligations, labor and …
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2/15/24
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SPEECH CONTEST -- On January 20, Emmetsburg High School Large Group Speech Contestants competed at District Contest held in Orange City at Northwestern College. All five of the students who competed …
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2/8/24
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Palo Alto County with help from the Palo Alto
County Hospital will again be sponsoring a countywide Babysitting Clinic for all youth ages 10
and …
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2/8/24
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The seventh annual Yellow Bass Bash was held last Sunday. One hundred 2-person teams poured into Emmetsburg before the tournament. The license plates indicated that twenty Iowa counties …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/8/24
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to …
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2/1/24
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Lent will be here soon and the organizations that assist with the annual Community Fish Fry every Friday night during Lent at the VFW have been announced. Those representing an …
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By Diane Weiland
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2/1/24
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Saturday February 10th 1pm-4pm
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2/1/24
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The Palo Alto County Courthouse was closed on Monday so that all of the employees and elected officials could take part in ALICE training. The emergency preparedness program is being taught in …
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By Diane Weiland
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1/25/24
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On Saturday, January 27 a benefit to assist Abelardo (AJ) Salas Jr. will be held at the VFW in Emmetsburg.
AJ was in an accident on October 1 of last year. He was told by his doctor …
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1/25/24
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The public is invited to attend a coffee in honor of Peter Hart’s 39 years of service as Palo Alto County Attorney.
The Coffee has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 31 from …
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1/25/24
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Last Friday a notice from Bolton & Menk announced that Lake Street would open to local traffic on Saturday, October 28. It was stated as follows, "If you are a resident, you may now access your …
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11/2/23
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Beautiful Christmas decor and gifts were on display at the annual PACH's Auxiliary shopping excusion Monday and Tuesday of this week. The Gift Shop offered Fall items …
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11/2/23
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The Sewcial Group that has formed at Clover Cottage is using the talents of 30 people who sew to serve others. Recently just under 200 9”x9” Halloween bags with two handles were delivered …
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11/2/23
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State Representative John Wills and State Senator David Rowley visited Hughes Healthmart Pharmacy in Emmetsburg on Thursday October 19. They were given a tour of the pharmacy operation which …
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10/26/23
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The National Weather Service, Iowa Homeland Security, and emergency management agenciesaround Iowa have designated November 9, 2023 as Winter Weather Awareness Day in Iowa.
Andrew Ansorge, …
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10/26/23
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The 64 th West Palo Alto Community Fund Drive is scheduled to begin November 1, 2023 and continue through November 22, 2023. This annual fund drive gives the community the opportunity to help …
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10/26/23
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Nothing says farming more than neighbors and friends coming together to harvest for one who has passed away. On Monday of this week the corn fields of Richard (Dick) Thiel were being harvested. Five …
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By Diane Weiland
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10/19/23
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Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast held last Sunday broke a record for Conservation’s annual Fundraiser. The number of breakfasts served totaled 370. Nature Center Assistant Shannon Pascual …
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10/19/23
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The Class of 1963 held its 60th reunion the weekend of September 29 and 30, 2023. Class members met Friday evening at Pizza Ranch and began to reminisce about their school days. The Shores at Five …
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10/12/23
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Two Chamber of Commerce Autumn events were held last week. Each was a hit with participants. Twenty-eight scarecrows started showing up throughout the community by the end of September. A total of 28 …
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10/12/23
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Photo by Diane Weiland
FIREFIGHTER GEAR – Fire Fighter Mark Evans has his audience attention as he puts on and explains the gear needed when fire fighters have to go into a burning …
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10/12/23
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