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Emmetsburg Public Input Survey |
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The City of Emmetsburg, Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities (EMU), and the Emmetsburg Community School District (ECSD) are seeking public input for the future vision on the community.
The City of Emmetsburg, Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities, and the Emmetsburg Community School District have kicked off a strategic planning process to identify community and organizational needs and develop a consensus-based community-wide strategic plan for the City, and organizational strategic plans for EMU and ECSD. As we look into the future, input and ideas from the community are vital. The planning process will involve extensive public input through a questionnaire and small group interviews to ensure plans that reflect the needs and ideas of residents, school district families and businesses. The Steering Committee is currently seeking opinions through a public input survey.
What do you want Emmetsburg to look like in 2027? What do you think the community’s strengths, challenges, needs, and opportunities are? What ideas do you have - big or small - to make Emmetsburg, including the school district and municipal utility, better? Please share your thoughts and ideas by taking the public input survey, available online through the city website at emmetsburg.com/plan. Hard copies of the questionnaire are also available at Emmetsburg City Hall, the Emmetsburg Public Library, West Elementary, and the Emmetsburg High School. The survey will be open through Monday, November 23.
Your responses will provide valuable insight, increase the effectiveness of the strategic planning process, and help guide the city, municipal utility, and school district to plan the overall goals and objectives for the future of Emmetsburg. The City, EMU, and ECSD thank you for your participation!
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City Hall Closed
Due to the increased cases of COVID-19 in the area, City Hall and EMU are closed to the public and may be reached via telephone during regular business hours. EMU payments are accepted online, through the drop box at City Hall, and online.
Closed Veterans Day | Garbage Pick Up Change
City Hall and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The Wednesday, November 11 solid waste collection will be picked up on Thursday, November 12.
Closed November 26 & 27 | Garbage Pick Up Change
City Hall and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Thursday, November 26 solid waste collection will be picked up early on Wednesday, November 25. The Friday, November 27 route will be picked up on Monday, November 30.
Shop with a Cop Canceled
The Emmetsburg Police Department annual “Shop with a Cop” has been canceled due to COVID-19.
Winter Hours at The Shores at Five Island
Effective November 1, The Shores at Five Island is closed on Monday. Effective December 1, The Shores will be closed on Sunday and Monday.
- Sunday: 8 AM - 8 PM, Closed beginning Dec 1
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 8 AM - 8 PM
- Wednesday: 8 AM - 8 PM
- Thursday: 8 AM - 10 PM
- Friday: 8 AM - 10 PM
- Saturday: 8 AM - 10 PM
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Purchase Chamber Bucks Like Never Before! |
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Message from the Chamber of Commerce |
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You have heard the saying, “Sometimes less is more”. As we move into holiday shopping during this COVID Pandemic, let’s think of this in a new light. “Sometimes less is more. Less driving. More Local.”
The Emmetsburg Chamber is pleased to make shopping a breeze for you who are interested in a one- size-fits-all gift…Chamber bucks! These can be spent at any chamber member business or you may designate them to a single Chamber business by having that business’ name written on the top line of the Chamber buck itself. Denominations are $5, $10 and $20 and never truly expire. There is a date to motivate spending them, but expired chamber bucks can be reissued by returning them to the office for new.
Chamber Bucks will soon be available online at www.emmetsburg.com/chamber. Online orders will be mailed to the purchaser or right to the recipient in a holiday envelope complete with a list where they can be spent. Online purchases are for the value of the bucks plus 3.5% fee for processing and postage fees. Call 712-852-2283 for more info.
#ShopEarly #ShopSafe #ShopLocal
Deb Hite
Director, Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce
712.852.2283
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Giving And Gifting This Holiday Season
Toys for Area Children
During the month of November, participating Emmetsburg businesses are collecting new, unwrapped toys for area children. The toys will be distributed in the area through Upper Des Moines Opportunity. Donation boxes are also available for those who would prefer to make monetary donations. Follow Experience Emmetsburg on Facebook for more details.
Adopt a Family
Palo Alto County residents are encouraged to step forward and “Adopt A Family” so that Palo Alto County families may have a truly special holiday season. Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. (UDMO) has gathered information from families in need, including special needs for children, clothing sizes, and gift wishes. Groups or individuals who wish to adopt a family may check The Reporter & The Democrat or contact the Emmetsburg UDMO office at 712-852-3482 ext. 111 for an up-to-date anonymous listing of families that need to be adopted and their needs. Monetary contributions will go to help families that are not adopted. Please deliver gifts to the UDMO office by December 14.
Gift Drive for Horizon’s Unlimited
Join PARC Hall residents and staff in a Christmas gift drive for Horizon’s Unlimited residents. During the month of November, gifts can be dropped off at PARC Hall and put under the tree. Gifts will be presented to Horizons the first week of December. If you choose to wrap your gift, please mark what it is. Gift ideas include movie passes, shopping and restaurant gift cards, hats, gloves and shopping gift cards.
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St. Pat’s Association Fundraiser |
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Shamrock Yard Stakes For Sale
Fundraiser Alert! The St. Pat’s Association is raising funds by selling green metal shamrock yard stakes. Two sizes are available: 16” for $30 and 24” for $50. You may choose between a plain shamrock or a shamrock with “EMMETSBURG” cut out. The deadline is November 30, 2020, and the yard stakes will be in before Christmas. Start your Chistmas shopping early, and order a shamrock yard stake today! Stop into St. Pat’s Headquarters or contact a board member to place an order. Order forms are available on the St. Pat’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/stpatsassociation. |
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ECDC Continues Investing in Spec Housing |
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When there are 30 homes for sale in town, it may seem like Emmetsburg has plenty of housing. However, when you compare the number of housing units for sale to the total number of housing units in the community (1,818 according to 2020 ESRI® Location Data), less than 2% of homes are available. That’s a very tight market for those looking to purchase a home in Emmetsburg. Understanding the shortage of housing in Emmetsburg and the lack of spec housing being built by the private sector, the Emmetsburg Community Development Corporation (ECDC) made the decision to invest in housing development. ECDC is doing their part to ensure that housing will not be a barrier to attract and retain Emmetsburg’s workforce and population.
Within one year of breaking ground on their housing project in the Rockport neighborhood, ECDC has sold one spec house, one is on the market, and one is in under construction. ECDC is working with the Iowa Lakes Community College Construction Technology program this school year to build a three bedroom, two bathroom home with about 1,450 square feet of living space on the main level. Students are gaining valuable skills through hands-on learning while also contributing to the growth and vitality of Emmetsburg’s housing market.
Follow Emmetsburg Community Development Corporation on Facebook or visit www.emmetsburg.wixsite.com/ecdc to learn more about the project and ECDC’s homes for sale.
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Gift Drive for Horizon's Unlimited
November 1-30 - Drop off gifts at PARC Hall |
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Toy Drive for Upper Des Moines
November 1-30 - Drop off toys/donations at participating local businesses |
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PACHS Auxiliary E-Fundraiser
November 1 - December 31 - www.heartlandefundraising.com |
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VFW Bingo Night & Meal
Mondays - Doors Open @ 5:00 PM, Early bird bingo @ 6:30 PM, Regular bingo at 7:00 PM |
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TOPS® Meeting
Wednesdays @ 4:15 PM
ISU Extension |
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Mobile Food Pantry
Nov 12 @ 5:00-7:00 PM
Grace Baptist Church |
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Palo Alto Sportsmen’s Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet & Fundraiser
November 13 - The Shores at Five Island
Auction Preview & Coffee @ 9:30 AM
Doors Open @ 5:00 PM
Purchase tickets at ducks.org/iowa/events or by calling Julia Rolston at 712-260-2989 or Roger Hankey at 712-298-2798.13 |
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Holiday 'Pop' n Shop
Nov 19 @ 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Pop in to participating businesses to enjoy in-store specials, open houses, and popcorn goodies during this one-day event. Register to win a private Riviera Theatre Movie Night Package worth $200.
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Senior Citizens Free Drive Up Home-Style Turkey Dinner
Nov 22 - 4:00-6:00 PM @ New Hope Community Chapel
Sign up is limited to the first 25 callers with a limit of 2 meals per household. Contact Eldon at 703-888-9803 to reserve your meal. |
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Lighted Holiday Parade
Dec 4 @ 6:00-7:30 PM
Parade starts south of railroad tracks then will park on 10th Street
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COVID-19 Information & Resources |
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Business Assistance
If you have questions about available resources for business affected by COVID-19, contact Gretchen Reichter, the City of Emmetsburg Marketing & Retail Coordinator at 712-415-1142.
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The Emmetsburg newsletter is produced by the City of Emmetsburg Marketing & Retail Coordinator. |
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