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Would the fiscal cliff be that bad?
December 3, 2012 For some months now, we’ve heard the phrase “fiscal cliff” from both political parties. Could it all possibly be just smoke and mirrors? Just think about it. more »»
Songs of the season
November 30, 2012 This is certainly a great time for Christmas concerts throughout the area. The coffee house concert at Iowa Lakes Community College Thursday night was one for the record books. more »»
Wind program outreach to community beneficial
November 29, 2012 Iowa Lakes Community College performed yet another great community service Thursday when it hosted Estherville Rotarians in a noon luncheon at the wind energy and turbine technology building. more »»
Estherville shows strong support for author
November 28, 2012 There might be just over 6,000 people in Estherville, but a pretty good contingent showed up for a presentation by author Joy Johnson Wednesday at the Estherville Public Library Community Room. more »»
Armstrong-Ringsted Board makes good choice on a tough decision
November 27, 2012 Just when it seemed that all the dust had settled over what to do with the former Ringsted School building, a whirlwind kicked up again Monday night. more »»
Community Christmas Project a wonderful gesture
November 26, 2012 As many of you are reading this, close to 1,000 people are benefitting from the Community Christmas Project, sponsored by the Estherville Area Ministerial Association. more »»
National Honor Society inductees great examples for us all
November 23, 2012 On Wednesday, Estherville Lincoln Central High School inducted 14 new members into the ELC chapter of the National Honor Society, bringing to 1,248 the total number of students inducted into the... more »»
Shop Estherville first this Christmas
November 22, 2012 We’ve said it before, but we’ve never meant it more than now. Shopping Estherville for Christmas is probably the best deal you’ll find. more »»
Thanksgiving falls on anniversary of Kennedy assassination
November 20, 2012 This year, Thanksgiving comes on Nov. 22, the 49th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. On No. more »»
Put the thanks into Thanksgiving
November 19, 2012 In a world where many of us continually want things, perhaps this Thanksgiving would be a good time to give thanks for the things we already hav. more »»
Observe American Education Week
November 16, 2012 American Education Week, a week set aside to honor the accomplishments of America’s schools, concludes today. more »»
Nov. 10-18 National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week
November 15, 2012 Nov. 10-18 is National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, a time to make ourselves more sensitive to the homeless and hungry around us. Well it doesn’t happen here, a lot of people might say. more »»
Today is Great American Smokeout Day
November 14, 2012 Here it is. Today is Great American Smokeout Day, a day to kick butts (cigarettes butts, that is) for good. Oh, well I’ve already had my umpteenth cigarette today, so I guess I’ll try it next year. more »»
Vets deserve our help
November 13, 2012 When the Estherville Elks Lodge footed the bill for 90 school lunches last Thursday and again Tuesday, little did it know the big impact it would have on people — both big and small. more »»
Thorson leaves mark on Armstrong
November 12, 2012 When John F. Thorson was killed by an enemy grenade in 1944, little did he know of the full impact he would make on a small town on the other side of the world. more »»
Honor our soldiers
November 9, 2012 This year, Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, making the day of observance Monday for some people. more »»
Time for a consensus
November 8, 2012 "You tell me whar a man gits his corn pone, en I'll tell you what his 'pinions is." — Mark Twain — It seems like the mantra of both political parties for several years now has been ‘give no ground’. more »»
November National American Indian Heritage Month
November 7, 2012 November is National American Indian Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions of native peoples to our culture and our histor. more »»
Get ready for winter weather
November 7, 2012 With a chance of snow coming as soon as this weekend, this is a good time to get ready for winter weather. more »»
Let the season of giving start now
November 5, 2012 Yeah, we know. It’s election day. And everyone’s preoccupied about who’s going to be our next leaders. more »» |
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