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On November 15, 2024, at about 9:18 a.m., the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a person passed out and suffering from hypothermia. The person was reported to be inside a …
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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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Former Estherville and Armstrong police officer Ben Scheevel was sentenced on seven of an original 85 counts of accessing confidential law enforcement databases and using them to stalk or harass …
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by Amy H. Peterson
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12/5/23
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Just because you’re at first and goal, that doesn’t mean you’re going to make a touchdown.
That was the message pipeline opponents received when they met Wednesday, Nov. 29 at …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/5/23
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When Michael Bowman of Ringsted turned in the night before Thanksgiving, little did he know how his life would be turned upside down by a fire that struck his home just west of Jason Pergande’s …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/5/23
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Over the past few months, the North Union School Board has been working with CMBA Architects of Spencer on drawing up plans for a multipurpose/weight room building. The building will be …
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By Kim Meyer
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12/5/23
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The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is doing their best to save Christmas by making sure “The Grinch” remains in custody at the Kossuth County Jail. The Grinch cleans, does laundry, …
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12/5/23
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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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In nine short days, I will have a seven-year-old roaming around the house. Hartley will be celebrating his seventh birthday on November 17th. I remember six months ago when his brother celebrated his …
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Clinton J. Davis
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11/7/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Oct. 31 meeting agreed to meet at the Bud Schnell farm Wednesday, Nov. 8 to study siltation into Drainage District 44.
Schnell, along with …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Oct. 31 meeting met with the new president and CEO of Iowa Lakes Corridor to discuss economic development in the four-county Corridor region.
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/23
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Steve Lang of Armstrong was honored by the Midwest All Music Association Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 21 for his many years as an entertainer.
The event, held at the Avalon Ballroom in Rensen, …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/23
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Emmet County Conservation Board Director Eric Anderson told the board at their Thursday, Nov. 2 meeting advertising for his position should start early December. Anderson had informed the board at a …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/7/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Nov. 24 meeting agreed to allow recently approved personnel policy changes to take place immediately upon the board’s former approval.
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/31/23
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While there are no names listed on the ballot for the Ringsted mayor’s race, that doesn’t mean no one is interested.
Someone is, and that someone is Mike Rasmussen who is running as …
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By Michael Tidemann
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10/31/23
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On October 25, 2023, the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office was attending the North Union Schools in both Fenton and Swea City to talk with area youth about Red Ribbon Week. The Officers performed …
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10/31/23
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Emmet County Election Deputy, Roxanne Budach, has released the list of candidates for the City-School Election that will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
In Armstrong, incumbant Travis …
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9/26/23
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The students at North Union Elementary in Fenton were excited to come back to school in August. But that happiness was added too when they found out they were gifted a GaGa Ball Pit.
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By Kim Meyer
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9/26/23
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The Ringsted City Council at their Monday, Sept. 11 meeting agreed to move forward with pursuing the purchase of the Northstar Bank property at 124 W. Maple St. in Ringsted. Possibly included in the …
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By Michael Tidemann
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9/19/23
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