With two rejected bids for the Courthouse west addition in the past eight months, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors aren’t throwing their hands up quite yet in improving Courthouse handicap …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/26/24
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The small agenda for the March 18th meeting of the North Union School Board was quickly taken care of by the board members. Due to the audit not being ready by the school auditors, the board …
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By Kim Meyer
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3/26/24
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Five individuals have applied for the position of Emmet County Conservation Board director, the Emmet County Board of Supervisors learned at their Tuesday, March 19 meeting.
Conservation Board …
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By Michael Tidemann
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3/26/24
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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 Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees at their Tuesday, Feb. 20 meeting congratulated the men’s soccer team on winning the college’s first national title, an event that took …
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By Michael Tidemann
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2/27/24
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The new Athletic Facility Infrastructure project bids were approved to begin construction in the prior month’s meeting. The one last step the North Union School Board was required to …
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By Kim Meyer
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2/27/24
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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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Earlier this week I was talking with my Grandma Jolene as she prepared for her hip surgery (which turned out great) about how fast technology has changed. I have often thought about how my Grandpa …
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Clinton J. Davis
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2/13/24
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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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Matthew Grussing, the son of David and Sherry Grussing of Armstrong, was promoted to the rank of Major in the US Army in a ceremony held January 24, 2024, in at the Army Corps of Engineer office in …
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2/6/24
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WASHINGTON – Twenty Iowa airports will receive a total of more than $15 million to modernize aging airport infrastructure and ensure safe and efficient travel throughout the state and nation. …
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2/6/24
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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 Emmet County Board of Supervisors sharpened their pencils at their Tuesday, Jan. 23 meeting with CMBA Architects of Spencer to determine if the county can build a Courthouse west addition for …
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By Michael Tidemann
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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 Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Jan. 16 meeting approved a reduced percentage of Emmet County Compensation Board recommendations, with no raises for themselves.
The Comp …
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By Michael Tidemnn
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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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