After an unusual hiatus, Iowa’s summer sports season is here. EMMETSBURG: All across the state of Iowa, diamonds and parks have been eagerly waiting their chances to open up to the public. Just one month […]
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Play Ball!
Governor Kim Reynolds, IHSAA, and IHSGau make announcement that softball and baseball seasons may begin Following a two-month suspension of all summer sports, the summer athletics seasons are finally a go and teams are allowed […]
Lindsay Carter, Madison Hough Earn Iowa Governor’s Scholar Honors
Lindsay Carter (Emmetsburg) and Madison Hough (Graettinger-Terril) were recognized for the achievement by a video address from Governor Reynolds. Emmetsburg’s Lindsay Carter and Graettinger-Terril’s Madison Hough were honored with the 2020 Governor’s Scholar award yesterday […]
Emmetsburg Wrestler Joins Marine Corps
Jon Lace II pictured with Marine in tweet posted by Emmetsburg Schools The United States Marine Corps has added a fresh recruit from the halls of Emmetsburg High School. In a tweet posted by @ehawkpride […]
Uncertainty Spills into summer athletics season
Although Coaches and Players can begin fundamentals training via video, No new guidance by IHSAA or IGHSAU on start of Baseball or Softball seasons. With the cancellation of all spring sports (track, golf, soccer), the […]
Monday is the start of the ‘Save Small Business fund’ Application Process
Small business owners can begin applying for a $5,000 grant to aid in the effects from COVID-19 on Monday. The United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced earlier that they are sponsoring the Save Small […]
Iowa Secretary of State Asks For Absentee Voting for June 2 Elections
The Sec of State Has Issued A Press Release Encouraging Iowa’s “Older Voters” to utilize Absentee Ballots for Upcoming June Election With the state of Iowa currently holding a number of 1,995 confirmed cases of […]
Iowa extracurriculars slotted to begin again on May 1st
Although tentative, the IHSAA and other unified Associations hope to welcome the Spring activities schedule on May 1st. So far, the Iowa High School Athletics Association, the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, the Iowa […]
Iowans could receive another means of support check from government
Representatives Ryan (D-Ohio) and Khanna (D- California) introduce plan to bring as much as $4,000 per month to Americans until the unemployment levels return to normal. As Americans across the country are beginning to receive […]
Communities band together to “Spread a Little Joy”
In a time of uncertainty, one thing is for certain; our local communities care Community members the area over are organizing events, trips, and parades for its citizens in order to bring joy and a […]
There’s a farmer for that
A list of local farmers just begging for a chance to help feed your family On March 18th, I made a post on Facebook that encouraged the populace to reach out to a farmer. I […]
The current tally
It has been just over two months since the first reported cases, several have been affected locally. In a time of uncertainty, many looking for answers anywhere they can, people finding differing opinions and contradictory […]
Planting Seeds Hoping to See Them Grow
Champion State of Mind’s fight for Iowans’ mental wellness. Turn on the news, look at the news feeds on most social media platforms, or turn on the radio. You are certain to hear about the […]
Lady E-Hawks Fall to Green Devils in Class 2A Regional Final
Coach Fiene was upset about the loss, but ‘proud and grateful’. The Emmetsburg Lady E-Hawk basketball team closed out their season on Wednesday night when they were defeated by an incredibly tough Osage Green Devil […]
Entering the Lenten Season
Leading into the Lenten season, many will begin to make their sacrifices and will begin to reflect on their desires to become even closer to their faith. Many of us, I can assume, have been […]
Dear Disciple,
A Lenten segment aimed at devoting some time to the religious and pious in our reading area. During this Lenten season, I hope we keep something in mind. I was reading the Bible and I […]
State Wrestling Tournament Recap
The three day state wrestling tournament led to many heartbreaks, but so much excitement for fans and participants. Here is the entire recap of the events. DAY ONE: Day one of the Iowa State Wrestling […]
Emmetsburg, Graettinger-Terril Sending 5 to ‘The Well’
Following the District Wrestling Meets over the weekend, Palo Alto Community will be represented by five wrestlers. Over the weekend, members of the wrestling teams all over Palo Alto County took their final shot at […]
