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During her 30-year nursing career, Vickie Rooney of Armstrong wanted to do something to help her friends and neighbors get healthier. That led her to start Fitness Quest, located on A Avenue just …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/19/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 12 meeting discussed ways to cut costs from the west Courthouse addition.
The addition, originally conceived as a solution to …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/19/23
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Armstrong and area residents now have general and specialty care at the Center for Specialty & Primary Care at Dr. Greg Oleson’s building at 412 S. Sixth St. in Armstrong.
Dr. Julie …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/19/23
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A nonprofit foundation recently formed to improve and promote the Peterson Point Historic Farmstead would not be covered under the county’s insurance policy, the Emmet County Board of …
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9/5/23
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Ben Walstead, of Armstrong, was selected by the Swea City Fisher American Legion Post #14 for the opportunity to attend the Iowa Hawkeye Boys State this past June. Ben is the son of Jeff and …
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8/8/23
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Elnora Madden was born on a farm six miles west of Ringsted to Thomas and Martha Olson on July 18, 1922. Martha died when Elnora was just seven years old. “That was a very traumatic …
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By Kristin Grabinoski
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7/25/23
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Former Armstrong city officials Greg Buum, Craig Merrill, and Connie Thackery were set for a status hearing on Friday, July 21 over Zoom. As a result of the hearing, the case has been continued to …
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By Amy H. Peterson
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7/25/23
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Ford Motor Company and Bob Boland Ford would like to congratulate Ryan Jordan, Dealer Partner. Ryan has completed his New Dealer Executive Conference. Ryan has taken all the necessary steps to keep …
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7/25/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, July 11 meeting heard an update on statewide and national legislation impacting drainage districts.
Iowa is unique in how long and to what …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/18/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, July 11 meeting held a public hearing and rejected the sole bid on Courthouse renovation.
Christensen Construction of Estherville made a …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/18/23
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The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office will have one more car to add to their fleet after the Emmet County Board of Supervisors gave their nod to buying the City of Armstrong police car.
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/18/23
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The Armstrong City Council at their Tuesday, July 11 meeting heard of plans for a South Golf Course Drive seal coat and approved proceeding with North Golf Course Drive and Second and Third Avenue …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/18/23
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Iowa’s Ag Secretary, Mike Naig, saw firsthand how agriculture and construction help drive manufacturing in Emmet County when he toured the Armstrong moveero plant Monday.
Naig, who grew up …
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By Michael Tidemann
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7/18/23
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The North Union School Board quickly took care of business at their July 12th meeting. The majority of their action items were yearly items that must be approved for the upcoming school year to …
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By Kim Meyer
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7/18/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, June 13 meeting discussed impending county building projects.
Auditor Amy Sathoff said if a contract is awarded as planned, construction …
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/20/23
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With a very short agenda, the North Union School Board focused their attention on four contracts and new hires at their June 12th meeting.
Administration at North Union High school of Robert …
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By Kim Meyer
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6/20/23
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At first look, the agenda for the monthly meeting of the North Kossuth School Board seemed pretty mundane but tension ensued following a request by school board member Roger Hagedorn on Monday, June …
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By Kim Meyer
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6/20/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, May 30 meeting approved a third budget amendment for the 2023 fiscal year.
Much of the amendment was offset by other revenue.
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By Michael Tidemann
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6/8/23
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A hostile takeover is one thing, but both the Emmet County Council of Governments and the Emmet County Board of Supervisors are looking at the mutual benefits of the county taking over the ECCOG …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/16/23
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By 2025, Emmet County can expect 20 wind turbines dotting the western part of the county, generating energy for Iowa and the rest of the country.
That was the message Al Blum, chair and founder …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/16/23
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