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Reineke sworn in as Conservation Board director

Matt Reineke will soon be trading one uniform for another. Reineke was sworn in as Emmet County Conservation Board director at the board’s meeting Thursday, May 2. Conservation Board …

Schultes running for Emmet County Sheriff

Emmet County Deputy Justin Schultes, Republican, is one of two county deputies running for sheriff in the June 4 primary. No Democrat candidates are running for sheriff. 1) Why are you running …

Secondary roads building behind schedule

Work on the new secondary roads building at the Emmet County secondary roads Estherville shop site is somewhat behind schedule, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors learned at their Tuesday, April …

Thackery receives deferred judgment in Armstrong city case 

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. …

Engineers detail Golf Course Drive project

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 …

Supervisors hear Red Rock wind farm update Torbert briefs supervisors on drainage legislation

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, April 23 meeting heard an update on drainage legislation coming before the 2024 Iowa Legislature. John Torbert, Iowa Drainage District …

Supervisors discuss open forum issues

At the beginning of every Emmet County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board discusses a range of topics, from meetings supervisors attended to comments from Courthouse staff or the public. …
Obituaries
Tommy Alan Brock
Tommy Alan Brock, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas.   Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Swea City Cemetery.   A …
Paul D. Cummins
Funeral services will be held for Paul D. Cummins at the First Presbyterian Church, Ringsted, Iowa, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024, with Pastor Suzanne Wobig as Officiant. Visitation will be …
Elaine Ruth Untiedt
Elaine Ruth Untiedt, 80, of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield. Elaine was born January 26, 1944, to John Verbrugge and …
Mervin T. Johnson
A memorial service for Mervin Johnson was held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Swea City Community Church, Swea City, Iowa, with Pastor Todd Hartsock officiating. Mervin was laid to rest at …
Ashley Marlow
Ashley Marlow, 27 of Burt, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home. Funeral services were Monday, April 29, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Burt Presbyterian Church in Burt. Services were live …
Sports

Warrior boys are ready to hit the track

ARMSTRONG — Sixteen boys reported to practice for the North Union Boys Track Team this spring. Coach Loren Looft is in his 15th year of coaching track and will be assisted by Brooke …

Five Seniors Return for the girl's track season

ARMSTRONG — The North Union Girls Track Team will look to replace some key athletes this season, but the Warriors also return other athletes with key state experience. Of the five seniors …

New Coach to lead young Golf Team

ARMSTRONG — The North Union Boys Golf Team is under new management as Connor Anderson begins his first year at the helm of the team. Anderson was an assistant golf coach in Fairmont, …

Back to Back State Appearances

By David Swartz CORALVILLE — Senior Harley Tobin came up short of her goal of winning a state medal, but the North Union senior who wrestles with Algona had some quality matches in putting …
Around the region
Seasonal road work is beginning on some of the roads in northern Kossuth County, meaning area residents will need to allow extra time if they travel on certain roads. According to the Kossuth …
ALGONA – Kossuth County supervisor and sheriff candidates met in a public forum Tuesday, April 30 at the Algona Public Library to make their cases for their candidacies and to answer questions …
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 …
Lore Lin Kabrick, 69 of St. Joe, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. Lore was born in Fort Hood, TX as an Army brat who relocated several times across the …
Barbara Ann (Walsh) Hutchinson of Omaha, NE, age 81, died on April 23, 2024. She was born April 16, 1943, in Davenport, IA, the oldest daughter of Lawrence and Marina (Deitering) Walsh. She attended …