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Several members of area 4-H clubs recently returned home with ribbons and awards from the Iowa State Fair.
•Aspyn Dahl, Iowa Lake 4-H’ers, received a blue ribbon - rectangular table; purple …
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9/2/26
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By Clinton Davis
Hartley’s first football game of the season was completed last Saturday in Algona. The first two quarters he seemed a little timid at making contact but by the end of the game …
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9/2/26
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The Legion Pay It Forward group in Ringsted is continuing its tradition of supporting area communities with a $600 donation to the Estherville Public Library.The donation will sponsor one month of …
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9/2/26
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By Kim Meyer
North Kossuth School Board met in regular session on the morning of Tuesday, August 18th. With school only a few days away from beginning, the agenda was light.
North …
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8/26/26
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EMMET COUNTY, IA-Property tax statements have been sent out by the Emmet County Treasurer’s Office. New this year, the “total property taxes levied by taxing authority” will show the total …
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8/26/26
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By Clinton Davis
School has officially started and both my boys seem to have had a good first day back. Open houses were last Thursday and both boys got the opportunity to see their classrooms …
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8/26/26
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For 40 years, three Armstrong-area men have spent their Friday nights together in a way that few people can understand unless they have been part of it.
Ken Sabin, Joel Grabinoski and Jay …
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8/19/26
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By Michael Tidemann
Work is progressing in the A17 bridge northeast of Dolliver with the bridge deck to be poured the week of Aug. 16-23, the county engineer told the Board of Supervisors at …
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8/19/26
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Three local businesses are hosting a back to school drive for the 2026-2027 North Union School District school year.
Bank Midwest, Spring Creek Independent and Assisted Living, and Valley Vue …
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8/19/26
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This week many kids are preparing their last week of summer before returning to the halls of North Union. I know I am excited to see the boys back in school. Hartley will be starting 4th grade and …
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8/19/26
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By Michael Tidemann
Ringsted residents will likely see an increase in their monthly water bills, after the city commissioned a rate study of the cost of providing both water and sewer service to …
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8/19/26
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Danish Days 2026 a great success
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By Michael Tidemann
Despite threatening weather early Sunday morning, Ringsted Danish Days were a success, with lots of entertainment highlighted by the Ringsted Nationals tractor pull Sunday …
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8/12/26
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By Michael Tidemann
It might be eight months away, but the Emmet County Nature Center Foundation and the Emmet County Conservation Board are already planning the next Nature Center banquet for …
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8/12/26
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8/12/26
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By Michael Tidemann
Pushing an Iowa-first agenda, Republican governor candidate Zach Lahn met with over 80 Emmet County residents in a town hall meeting Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Estherville VFW.
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8/12/26
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By Clinton Davis
Last week our family, along with Jay and Kris Grabinoski, took a family vacation to Colorado Springs, Colorado. We flew in to Denver and drove a little over an hour to Colorado …
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8/12/26
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By Kim Meyer
The North Kossuth School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 21.
North Union superintendent Travis Schueller gave an update on a few school projects. …
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7/29/26
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Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge is pleased to announce the auto tour route will be open from Saturday, August 1st through Monday, September 21st, 2026. Visitors are welcome to drive …
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7/29/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Emmet County Board of Adjustment held public hearings and approved two conditional use permit applications – a meteorological (met) tower near Ringsted and a cell phone …
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7/29/26
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By Michael Tidemann
Probably the main reason people attend the Emmet County Fair or any county fair for that matter is to see kids with their animals. Whether they’re in 4-H or showing …
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7/29/26
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