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 … more

Iowa’s First Fall Color Report for 2023 Fall colors are starting to tinge the forest canopy. The DNR is excited to share the first HYPERLINK … more

Photo by Diane Weiland  The FIT Trail expansion is ready for public use. The path has spectacular views of the lake and shore terrain. The project is a recreational trail that has a … more

The traditions associated with a high school homecoming were on full display last week at Emmetsburg High School. It started on Monday when drivers, bicyclers and walkers were treated to some … more

Photo by Drew Hansen Scarecrow Stroll and Contest-The Chamber has invited the community to build scarecrows for the Scarecrow Stroll and Contest. Voting begins September 29th and is open through … more

  If anyone looked online last weekend, there was a plethora of kudos directed at the Main Street Community Theatre’s new production, The 39 Steps.   Those who attended one of … more

Photo by Diane Weiland HONORING HEROES – The Emmetsburg Catholic School held their annual Honoring Heroes Day on Tuesday.   Area police, fire fighters and the Sheriff’s … more

On Sunday, Sept. 17th, 16 bikers pedaled for a cure in our annual Pedal with Pete Bike Ridefor Cerebral Palsy, sponsored by the 4-H County Council. It was a beautiful fall day for a bikeride and all … more

This year’s Athletic Booster Club’s Golf Tournament drew 15 4-person teams.   The tournament got underway Sunday afternoon at 1p.m.   Prizes were part of the event.   Not … more

Last week there was news in Emmetsburg that Joel Kibbie had taken first and second place in the giant pumpkin contest at the Clay County Fair.   The top winner weighed 725lbs.   The second- … more