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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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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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The Ringsted Community Improvement Association and Quasquicentennial Committee met Sunday, April 21 at Smoke N Firehouse No. 20 to iron out community improvement and plans for the community …
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By Michael Tidemann
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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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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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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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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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The North Union Middle School Band Department received a monetary boost with the donation of $1,000 from the Midwest All-Music Association (MAMA). The check was presented to the school on …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/30/24
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The Ringsted Community Improvement Organization and the Ringsted Quasquicentennial Committee continued to lay plans for the community’s 125th birthday at their meetings Sunday, Jan. 21 at Smoke …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/23/24
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The North Union School Board has been working towards constructing a new weight room/storage facility for several months. In the fall of 2023, the board was presented plans for the …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/23/24
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A new trial date has been set for the man accused of killing an Algona Police officer back in September.
43-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke is facing a charge of First Degree Murder in connection with …
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1/23/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Dec. 19 meeting pushed a spokesman for CMBA Architects of Spencer for detailed plans for a less-expensive project. The board also made it clear …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/2/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors in their Tuesday, Dec. 26 meeting discussed the previous week’s judicial review of a case filed against Emmet County by StateLine Cooperative.
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/2/24
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Nov. 21 meeting discussed how much – and whether – the county should transfer $150,000 to Employment Benefit Systems, which handles …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/28/23
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