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Little Al Foundation Christmas Celebration Concert

Jessica Zotz was one of the soloists during the Little Al Foundation Christmas Celebration Concert in Lone Rock on Sunday evening. Jessica sang ‘Let There be Peace’ and …

Supervisors discuss Board of Adjustment decision

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Dec. 3 meeting discussed the county Board of Adjustment’s rejection of Red Rock wind farm’s conditional use application the …

Planning and Zoning hashes out airport zoning

With little assistance available from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Emmet County Planning and Zoning Board at a Wednesday, Dec. 4 work session ironed out regulations for siting windmills …

Nature Center Foundation, Conservation Board hear of fall programs

Just because it’s fall, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to still do outside – or to study the outdoors. Emmet County Conservation Board Naturalist Sidney Krueger told …

Iowa Lakes recognizes scholarship donors

The Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation recognized scholarship donors at a reception Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center on the Estherville campus. Scholarships are …

Board of Adjustment denies Red Rock application

In the Emmet County Courthouse third-floor district courtroom, in a drama approaching a murder trial verdict, the Emmet County Board of Adjustment Monday after a public hearing denied a conditional …

Bank Midwest Holds Holiday Open House

Glenn Henriksen (R) entertained community members on Friday, December 6, at Bank Midwest’s Open House. Guests enjoyed treats, music, and door prizes. Pictured in the rear of the photo are, L to …
Obituaries
Jane (Schiltz) Woolcott
Funeral Mass for Jane (Schiltz) Woolcott was held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bancroft. The funeral was live streamed …
 Shirley Ann Runksmeier
  Shirley Ann Runksmeier was born January 31, 1935, near Ledyard, Iowa, the daughter of Alfred and Violet (Pingel) Miller. She grew up on a farm and attended school in Ledyard and after …
Rita Schroeder,
A funeral service for Rita Schroeder, 91, of Lone Rock, was held Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 10:30 AM, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fenton.   Burial followed in Fenton Township …
Jon E. Naramore
Jon E. Naramore of Swea City, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 12th at the age of 74, surrounded by his family in Mankato, MN. He had courageously battled multiple serious health issues over the …
Helena Margaret Irmiter
Funeral Mass for Helena M. Irmiter was held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Armstrong, Iowa, with Father Paul Kelly, Officiant, and Deacon Paul Rudd.   …
Sports

The North Union Athletic Boosters recently donated $6,900

The North Union Athletic Boosters recently donated $6,900 to the North Union High School football team allowing them to purchase additional equipment and uniforms.   Pictured are Tabetha Ernster …

Injury in the first Quarter

Following a season ending injury, North Union quarterback Grady Madden shakes the hand of the backup quarterback Greyson Colegove before heading to the hospital to have x-rays done on his left leg. …

Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament

Liam Minnmann was the 1st place winner in the seven year old boys group.

Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament

The 1st Jason Green Memorial Youth Golf Tournament was held on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Placing 1st in the 12 year old boys competition was Landon Pergande.
Around the region
Santa visited kids from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. December 1st; Six month old Zayden Manwarren met Santa for the very first time. Here he is holding onto Santa’s beard.
Gene Miller, a member of the Little Al Foundation, was almost brought to tears by the generous donations made those attending the Little Al Foundation Christmas Celebration in Lone Rock. Those …
Santa Claus made quite a stir in Swea City on Saturday, December 7th.   He, along with Swea City Fire Department, took the streets with showing off their lights and sirens to make his arrival …
Santa Claus began his deliveries early by handing out presents to the boys and girls along the Santa Light Parade route in Swea City.
On December 14th at 6:00 PM, the library in Titonka will be welcoming Dr. Damien Strecker for a talk entitled, “Done in Love: the Life of Rev. Edler G. Hawkins.” In 1938, Hawkins founded …