On Wednesday, Jan. 25, members of United Methodist Church of Armstrong voted 67-15 to disaffiliate with the United Methodist Church.
On Jan. 27, Pastor Lyn Roesler explained to the Armstrong …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/31/23
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Following are synopses of five carbon dioxide pipeline regulation bills introduced by Sen. Jeff Taylor this session.
Senate File 100 – Requires that pipelines seeking eminent domain …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/31/23
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Al and Shelly Irmiter of Spencer have purchased Armstrong Locker from Tom and Marolyn Johnstone, effective Jan. 12.
Al, an area native, graduated from Armstrong-Ringsted High School while Shelly …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/31/23
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On January 19, 2023, at approximately 1:33 PM, Palo Alto County 911 Emergency Center received a 911 call of an unresponsive child. Palo Alto County EMT’s and the Emmetsburg Police were …
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1/31/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors had a short agenda Tuesday morning ahead of budget meetings and other time-consuming events happening in the coming days. The supervisors reviewed the Emmet …
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by Amy H. Peterson
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1/24/23
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The North Kossuth School Board approved the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Modified Supplemental Amount and Supplemental Aid for the 2023-24 Dropout Prevention Program in the amount of …
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By Kim Meyer
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1/17/23
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As a snow and ice storm descended outside, warm feelings prevailed as Emmet County elected officials were sworn into office at the Tuesday, Jan. 3 Emmet County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/10/23
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At their Thursday, Jan. 5 meeting, the Emmet County Conservation Board and Emmet County Nature Center Foundation discussed improvements for both the Nature Center and county parks.
Conservation …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/10/23
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Hiring and retaining quality employees was a major concern for the Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Dec. 27 meeting.
Announced resignations in both the treasurer’s …
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By Michael Tidemann
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1/3/23
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Dec. 20 meeting approved Emmet County Compensation Board recommendations for significant raises for elected officials.
The recommendations …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/27/22
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Motorists entering Ringsted from the northeast will have to start driving a little more slowly.
City Maintenance Director Max Cole told the Ringsted City Council at their Monday, Dec. 12 meeting …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/20/22
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing but took no action on two pipeline ordinances at their Tuesday, Dec. 13 meeting.
Representatives from both the Summit and Navigator …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/20/22
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Dec. 6 meeting reviewed and approved a petition to intervene in the Summit Carbon solutions, LLC permit application to the Iowa Utilities …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/13/22
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One hundred twenty five years ago: December 10, 1897
Publishers: J.A. Reagan & Kasper Faltinson
Geo. E. Roberts says politial campaigns are getting too expensive. One …
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12/13/22
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North Union maintenance director Mike Cummins was present at the monthly school board meeting on December 8 to present information regarding the purchase of Boiler Burners from G&R controls.
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By Kim Meyer
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12/13/22
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The North Kossuth School Board’s agenda was very short on December 8 but tabled it due to wanting more clarification.
With the resignation of North Union head baseball coach Royce Brynes …
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By Kim Meyer
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12/13/22
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It is something people don’t want to think about but unfortunately it is becoming a reality that affects everyone - an intruder inside a school building with a weapon.
Educating our school …
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By Kim Meyer
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12/13/22
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Nov. 22 meeting agreed to pay part of the cost of a waterline replacement at the Emmet County Fairgrounds.
The Emmet County Fair Board …
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By Michael Tidemann
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12/6/22
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The Emmet County Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday, Nov. 29 meeting set public hearing dates for two county ordinances regulating carbon dioxide pipelines. The board set the hearings for 11 a.m. …
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12/6/22
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Galaxy, a local rock ‘n roll band that has entertained in the local area and beyond for decades, was inducted into the Mid America Music Association Hall of Fame at the Avalon Ballroom in …
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By Michael Tidemann
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11/29/22
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