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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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By Aubree Koop, Intern
Taylor Larsen, who has participated in many fair activities shared her experiences through 4-H and FFA, the contest, thoughts, and advice.
Taylor …
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7/29/26
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By Clint Davis
Green bean plants were pulled and new seeds were planted. I do this every year. After three good picks, we pull the plants and get fresh ones going. Weather dependent, we will get …
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7/29/26
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Five young women in Emmet County will compete on Tuesday evening, July 21, for the title of Emmet County Fair Queen: Emma Preston, Helen Lavender, Jocelyn Richard, Megan Lausen, and Taylor …
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7/22/26
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By Clint Davis
Another five gallon bucket of green beans was harvested, bagged and frozen in our freezer. Along with finding all those green beans, the boys also found our first couple of …
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7/22/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, July 14 meeting breezed through a relatively light agenda in a little over an hour, with two members physically …
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7/22/26
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By Michael Tidemann
When Stanley Stone’s parents coaxed him to join the U.S. Army to grow into a man, they would barely recognize the man who returned home three years later.
And little …
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7/9/26
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By Michael Tidemann
A procedures report of City of Armstrong finances released June 19 had 18 findings and recommendations. Fourteen of the findings were reported from the previous year while …
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7/9/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, June 30 meeting again heard a plea for funding from the Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault.
Executive …
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7/9/26
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By Michael Tidemann
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors after their regular meeting Tuesday, June 30 met later in the afternoon with Iowa State Association of Counties staff on ISAC’s …
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7/9/26
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The public is invited to help celebrate 70 years of Art’s Way Manufacturing during a special anniversary event on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the company’s headquarters, located at 5556 Highway 9 …
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7/8/26
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By Kim Meyer
North Union School Board meet in regular session on July 1. The meeting began with North Union Superintendent Travis Schueller noting that they would be going into closed …
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7/8/26
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By Kim Meyer
As communities across the country celebrated National Food Truck Day on Friday, June 26, it’s a fitting time to recognize one local business that has become much more than a …
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7/1/26
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By Michael Tidemann
America may be 250 years old this year. However, not many Kossuth County residents may know that their county also turned the ripe, old age of 175 this year.
That’s …
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7/1/26
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By Michael Tidemann
In an otherwise routine meeting, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 23 approved drainage assessments in the county.
The 2026 assessments include:
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7/1/26
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Depending on the weather for today (I am typing this on Tuesday) it is the last games for little league. We have had a great season so far. First off, we haven’t had any hot days, besides this …
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7/1/26
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The annual Swea City Fun Days event will take place Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28th. There is something for everyone to do!
Come hungry on Friday, June 26 from 5:00 - 8:00 …
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6/24/26
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The Patent Pending Players will present Sleeping Through History, an original play written by Jess Henriksen and Natalie Anderson, and performed by area youth. Join our student, Laura Larson, as she …
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6/24/26
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Cousins, Natalie Anderson and Jess Henriksen, of Armstrong, have written a children’s play called “Sleeping Through History” for the Patent Pending Players children to perform this summer.
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6/24/26
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