Flowers - Youth Division Champion: Lauren Rouse Flowers - Adult Division Champion: Diane Nelson Reserve Champion: Coleen Ruddy Best in Class: Angie Beem Best in Class: … more

Adult Division: Champion: Coleen Ruddy Reserve Champion: Coleen Ruddy Challenge Class - Spring to Life 1st Place: Coleen Ruddy 2nd Place: Dale Wegener 3rd Place: Diane … more

On Tuesday, July 12th, six 4-Hers competed in the county 4-H Clothing Selection/Fashion Revue/$15 Challenge Clothing Event at the Extension Office in Emmetsburg. Participants modeled outfits that … more

The Palo Alto County Fair's Poultry Show was very appealing to the audience that gathered to support their 4-Her last Thursday on the first day of the fair. Numerous breeds were entered in the  … more

The Swine Show was the first judging event on Friday, July 22. At 8 a.m., the hogs were ready for the ring. Maddy Anderson showed the Supreme Champion Market Hog. She is an Emmetsburg FFA member. Her … more

The Palo Alto County 4-H and FFA Market Beef Show got underway last Saturday morning with the Feeder Pen Division. It is the only beef competition held outdoors. Five competitors answered questions … more

The dog shows were enjoyed by an appreciative crowd on Thursday morning of Palo Alto County Fair week. Dogs large and small were trusting of their owners at their sides as the dogs jumped through … more

GRAETTINGER -- Funeral service for Lisa K. Hovinga was held Saturday, July 2, at the United Methodist Church in Graettinger. Pastor Darrell Boe was the Officiant.Lisa is at rest at Valley View … more

DOING THEIR PART -- Nothing says summer like fishing on the T-Dock. These young anglers were having a great time catching yellow bass on Monday morning. They were quick to point out that the yellow … more