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The Ringsted City Council learned at their Monday, March 13 meeting that lagoon improvement costs will come in substantially under the original estimate. City Clerk Cathy Wikert presented the … more
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, March 14 meeting took a step toward organizing the county employee wage structure by approving a wage matrix for employees in the auditor, … more
On March 13th, 2023, the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 302 210th Street near Whittemore. Deputies seized numerous items known to be associated with illegal drug … more
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, March 7 meeting held a public hearing and approved first reading of an ordinance amending portions of the county zoning ordinance to address … more
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, March 7 meeting approved a maximum expected levy of $3,894,189 for general county services and $1,422,317 for rural county services. Emmet … more
Some people might be thinking about a facelift after they hit 66, since some of us start looking a little jowly by then. Well, the Emmet County Courthouse, is finally getting a facelift. After … more
Although turnout was light, voters in the North Union School District on March 7th overwhelmingly approved two public measures. Voters approved 98-8 to re-new the district’s Physical Plant … more
Kaitlyn Hammond of Ringsted has been known for her science skills for a long time. The Estherville News featured Hammond as an eighth grader with another student nominated for a STEM conference by … more
During the Iowa High School Class Boy’s Basketball championship game on Friday, March 10, Betty Lou Jones of Swea City was honored for being chosen as the Don Logan Award Winner. Betty … more
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Feb. 28 meeting continued to discuss – and act upon – carbon-dioxide pipeline issues impacting the county. In the open forum, … more
Dist. 5 Iowa Sen. Dave Rowley and Dist. 9 Rep. Henry Stone met with constituents Saturday afternoon, March 4 in a legislative town hall at the Regional Wellness Center in Estherville during the Farm, … more
A new Pickleball Club is forming in Armstrong. “Picklers” will begin playing on Wednesday, March 8th in the North Union High School Activity Center, starting around 6-6:30 p.m. and … more
The North Union School Board approved new hires and resignations at their February 20th meeting. Elementary custodian Roy Metzger submitted his resignation effective in March which was approved … more
North Union School Superintendent Travis Schueller informed the North Kossuth School Board about roof leaking at the Swea City campus on Monday, February 20. Schueller stated the maintenance … more
Carbon dioxide pipeline issues continued to preoccupy the Emmet County Board of Supervisors when they met Tuesday, Feb. 14. In the public forum, Supervisor Jeff Quastad said he and Supervisor John … more
Have you ever needed that little reminder that everything is going to work out or “Hey, I am there for you?”   And finding that inspiration, is only a conversation away if you have … more
The Union of Operating Engineers, Local 234 and the Emmet County Board of Supervisors exchanged proposals for secondary roads hourly employees Tuesday, Feb. 7. A significant amount of light remains … more
After considerable discussion, the Emmet County Planning and Zoning Commission in a public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 8 passed first reading of a pipeline ordinance regulating permitting, construction … more
Twenty-three gallons. That is how much blood Glenn Henriksen of Armstrong has donated to the American Red Cross. Henriksen recently completed his 184th blood donation at the Blood Drive held at … more
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Jan. 31 meeting approved a grant application by the Peterson Point Preservation Foundation to the Iowa Historical Society. The supervisors … more
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