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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

  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 … more

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, … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more