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City of Armstrong street and maintenance staff and councilmembers made short work of several important business matters Tuesday, Feb. 21 in the shadow of an impending storm.
First off was a 4:30 …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/28/23
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The North Union School Board approved new hires and resignations at their February 20th meeting.
Elementary custodian Roy Metzger submitted his resignation effective in March which was approved …
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2/28/23
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North Union School Superintendent Travis Schueller informed the North Kossuth School Board about roof leaking at the Swea City campus on Monday, February 20.
Schueller stated the maintenance …
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By Kim Meyer
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2/28/23
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Carbon dioxide pipeline issues continued to preoccupy the Emmet County Board of Supervisors when they met Tuesday, Feb. 14.
In the public forum, Supervisor Jeff Quastad said he and Supervisor John …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/21/23
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Have you ever needed that little reminder that everything is going to work out or “Hey, I am there for you?” And finding that inspiration, is only a conversation away if you have …
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By Kris Grabinoski
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2/21/23
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The Armstrong City Council Feb. 14 set a March 14 public hearing for plans and specifications for a street project on portions of several streets in the city, with an aim to have the project …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/21/23
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Twenty-three gallons.
That is how much blood Glenn Henriksen of Armstrong has donated to the American Red Cross.
Henriksen recently completed his 184th blood donation at the Blood Drive held at …
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2/14/23
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Saturday, Feb. 11 marked two years since five current and former City of Armstrong employees were arrested and charged with felony and serious misdemeanor charges regarding city finances and other …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/14/23
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The Emmet County Cattlemen held their annual supper on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Elks Lodge in Estherville, IA.
More than 460 attendees were served a prime rib supper prepared by Barry …
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2/7/23
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The Armstrong City Council in a Tuesday, Feb. 1 meeting discussed options for sealcoating Golf Course Drive and other city streets.
One project would include Seventh Street from Third Avenue to …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/7/23
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Al and Shelly Irmiter of Spencer have purchased Armstrong Locker from Tom and Marolyn Johnstone, effective Jan. 12.
Al, an area native, graduated from Armstrong-Ringsted High School while Shelly …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/31/23
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The North Kossuth School Board approved the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Modified Supplemental Amount and Supplemental Aid for the 2023-24 Dropout Prevention Program in the amount of …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/17/23
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During the Armstrong City Council January meeting, council member Joann Eaton gave an update on the street committee work.
The committee has been working with engineer Jason Eygabroad of Beck …
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1/17/23
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As a snow and ice storm descended outside, warm feelings prevailed as Emmet County elected officials were sworn into office at the Tuesday, Jan. 3 Emmet County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/10/23
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At their Thursday, Jan. 5 meeting, the Emmet County Conservation Board and Emmet County Nature Center Foundation discussed improvements for both the Nature Center and county parks.
Conservation …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/10/23
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Hiring and retaining quality employees was a major concern for the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Dec. 27 meeting.
Announced resignations in both the treasurer’s …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/3/23
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A blizzard with negative single digit degrees and thirty-five mile per hour wind didn’t stop three Armstrong men from performing a good deed for Pat Helgeson.
Most of the state of …
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By Kristin Grabinoski
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1/3/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Dec. 20 meeting approved Emmet County Compensation Board recommendations for significant raises for elected officials.
The recommendations …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/27/22
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing but took no action on two pipeline ordinances at their Tuesday, Dec. 13 meeting.
Representatives from both the Summit and Navigator …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/20/22
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The Armstrong City Council is seeking a new councilmember to seat by appointment – and save the cost of a special election.
The only caveat is that the appointment must be made within 60 …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/20/22
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