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Judge Jeff Neary presided over Emmet County District Court for the first time on Thursday, May 1 to impose sentences on two Emmet County public officials charged in separate and unrelated cases. …
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5/7/24
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About 40 Golf Course Drive residents turned out for a May 1 public meeting at the Armstrong Community Center to learn how this summer’s long-awaited road reconstruction will impact them …
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By Michael Tidemann
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5/7/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, April 23 meeting approved the appointment of Jarrod Fischer as county medical examiner.
Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens made the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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4/30/24
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The Armstrong Flower Committee is looking for someone with a pickup truck who would be willing to water/fertilize the flowers on Main Street and in the park every Saturday. Call Janet Hardecopf at …
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4/23/24
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Family members of the Shayla Bee Fund can enjoy a camping experience at the Shayla Bee Camping Cabin located in Redwood Campground on Lost Island Lake, Ruthven, Iowa. The cabin includes a spacious …
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By Connie J. Reinert
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4/23/24
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Inventions are created to solve a problem. The Hanson family identified a problem and they were determined to solve it. The family includes Mat and Leslie and their four children Teagan, a sophomore, …
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4/9/24
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The North Union FFA participated in this year’s Iowa Envirothon. The Envirothon covers a variety of areas ranging across environmental and natural resources sciences, including aquatic ecology, …
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4/9/24
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The Armstrong City Council held two special meetings Tuesday, March 26 – the first a public hearing on the city’s proposed property tax levy followed by a meeting to take action on city …
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By Michael Tidemann
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4/2/24
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Third Judicial District of Iowa Judge Jeffrey A. Neary March 30 ordered a presentence investigation for former Armstrong City Clerk Connie Marie Thackery, one of five defendants in a years-long …
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By Michael Tidemann
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4/2/24
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Matt Bernhard, aka Mr. Pork Chop Jr., passes away
The Bancroft and RAGBRAI Communities were saddened to hear the passing of Mr. Pork Chop. Jr., Matt Bernhard on March 24th.
In a …
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4/2/24
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Kari Batman, Emmet County Public Health administrator, was sworn in as trustee at the Iowa Lakes Community Board of Supervisors monthly meeting Tuesday, March 20 at the SERT building in Estherville.
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/26/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, March 12 meeting for the second time within a year rejected a lone bid for Courthouse renovation.
However, the board did keep open some …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/19/24
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Emmet County Attorney Melanie Summers Bauler at the Tuesday, March 12 Board of Supervisors meeting presented the result of a district court’s ruling on a StateLine Cooperative lawsuit against …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/19/24
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The Armstrong City Council at their Tuesday, March 12 meeting dealt with several infrastructure issues and other matters facing the city.
City Supervisor Troy Leininger presented quotes on water …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/19/24
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If the countryside looks dry right now, you’re right. Emmet County Emergency Management Director Travis Sheridan told the Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, March 5 meeting that a burn ban …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/12/24
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The meaning of living paycheck to paycheck could change for Emmet County employees, pending a decision by the Emmet County Board of Supervisors on whether employees should continue to be paid once a …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/20/24
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The Armstrong City Council at their Tuesday, Feb. 13 meeting heard of the impact of House File 718 on local governments.
Emmet County Supervisor Lisa Hansen informed the council of that impact …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/20/24
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With summer sports just around the corner, North Kossuth School Board is preparing for the upcoming season. At their February 12th board meeting, the annual contract with the City of …
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By Kim Meyer
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2/20/24
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Emmet County is paying an additional $103,000 to cover the cost of lawsuits against the county.
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Feb. 6 meeting held a public hearing and …
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2/13/24
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After nearly three years from the initial criminal filing, trial dates have been set for two of the remaining three defendants charged after a multi-year investigation of former City of Armstrong …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/6/24
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