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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 Union of Operating Engineers, Local 234 and the Emmet County Board of Supervisors exchanged proposals for secondary roads hourly employees Tuesday, Feb. 7. A significant amount of light remains …
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2/14/23
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After considerable discussion, the Emmet County Planning and Zoning Commission in a public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 8 passed first reading of a pipeline ordinance regulating permitting, construction …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/14/23
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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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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Jan. 31 meeting approved a grant application by the Peterson Point Preservation Foundation to the Iowa Historical Society.
The supervisors …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/7/23
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The Estherville News contacted former Iowa governor and ambassador to China, Terry Branstad, ahead of his two-year anniversary as senior policy advisor at Summit Carbon Solutions, and he provided …
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by Amy H. Peterson
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2/7/23
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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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With its many miles of unpaved roads, the Emmet County secondary roads department is tasked with the challenge of not only maintaining, but upgrading, those roads.
For several years, the county …
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1/31/23
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On Wednesday, Jan. 25, members of United Methodist Church of Armstrong voted 67-15 to disaffiliate with the United Methodist Church.
On Jan. 27, Pastor Lyn Roesler explained to the Armstrong …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/31/23
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Following are synopses of five carbon dioxide pipeline regulation bills introduced by Sen. Jeff Taylor this session.
Senate File 100 – Requires that pipelines seeking eminent domain …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/31/23
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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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On January 19, 2023, at approximately 1:33 PM, Palo Alto County 911 Emergency Center received a 911 call of an unresponsive child. Palo Alto County EMT’s and the Emmetsburg Police were …
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1/31/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors had a short agenda Tuesday morning ahead of budget meetings and other time-consuming events happening in the coming days. The supervisors reviewed the Emmet …
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by Amy H. Peterson
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1/24/23
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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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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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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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Motorists entering Ringsted from the northeast will have to start driving a little more slowly.
City Maintenance Director Max Cole told the Ringsted City Council at their Monday, Dec. 12 meeting …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/20/22
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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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