Mallard News

The official filing period for the upcoming school board elections in Iowa opened on Monday, July 6, for candidates wishing to file nomination papers for elections.

Milo "Bomber" Reinders, 80, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg.

"Things are just a lot more dangerous out there than they were 10 years ago." A simple pronouncement by Palo Alto County Sheriff Dennis Goeders to the county's board of supervisors resulted in approval to add another deputy's position to the Sheriff's staff.

With bids for fuel supplies for the coming year in hand, Palo Alto County Engineer Joel Fantz broached a subject for discussion that has occupied the Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors for the past two weeks.

A memorial service for Jimmy Bendixen, 72, of Emmetsburg will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, at the Joyce Funeral Home in Emmetsburg.

With summer vacation now underway around the area, children looking for an activity are being invited to join in the fun of June Golf! A variety of opportunities for youth to learn and enjoy the game of golf during the month of June through some programs designed especially for young people.

The Palo Alto County Girls Golf title will reside in Emmetsburg for the coming year following Fridaya s County Golf Meet at the Five Island Golf Club.

Emmetsburga s Ea Hawks shot some tough golf on Friday to win the Palo Alto County Boys golf title.

Track and field fans got plenty of entertainment at the 2009 Clint Stille Ea Hawk Relays on Tuesday night.

Charges were filed late last week in the Palo Alto County District Court against a Mallard teen as the result of a crash in August of 2008 that resulted in the death of two teens.

Horses and riders will take to the roadways this Friday as members of Pony Express saddle up for the annual fundraiser to help those with disabilities.

A pair of hirings, a resignation and the assignment of duties for an employee were all discussed by the Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors during its weekly session on March 31.

Palo Alto Countya s Conference Board will meet today, Tuesday, Feb. 10 to consider the proposed budget of Assessor Lois Naig.

EDITOR'S NOTE - This is the second in a series of articles to chronicle the life and times of Palo Alto County during 2008.

Parents of young children in Emmetsburg are fortunate to have their choice of preschools in town - three of which are sponsored by local churches.