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A Message to City of Emmetsburg Gas Customers:
You have likely heard that higher natural gas prices will impact your monthly heating bills this winter. Over the past month, most all newspapers and news channels on TV have been covering this issue. Prices for natural gas have more than doubled from this time last year. Unexpected increases in global demand and limited production and inventory have heavily increased the cost of natural gas.
For many years, the City of Emmetsburg has worked with Clayton Energy to purchase a portion of its gas in advance, at the best possible price, in order to minimize the cost of using natural gas. We have already purchased 100% of our forecasted natural gas usage pre-priced and ready for the upcoming heating season. However, despite our efforts, customers need to understand that natural gas bills will still be higher this heating season.
Based on market prices for natural gas over the last month, customers can expect their total bills to increase by 25-30 percent. This is substantially less than estimates from other energy companies and much less than the current market prices as of today for the upcoming heating season.
There are things that you can do to reduce your energy use. Examples include utilizing programmable thermostats to conserve energy at night and/or while you’re away, adding weather-stripping around doors and plastic over windows, and lowering your thermostat. The Iowa Energy Office recommends turning thermostats back 7 to 10 degrees for eight hours per day for an annual savings of 10%.
Additionally, the City of Emmetsburg offers budget billing to our customers to help spread the cost of winter usage over the entire year. Please contact our office at 712-852-2550 if you have any questions.
Kimberly Kibbie
EMU Utility Superintendent
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City Announcements
Upcoming Holidays
Emmetsburg City Hall and EMU offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Thursday’s solid waste route will be collected on Friday, November 12.
Emmetsburg City Hall and EMU offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) solid waste route will be picked up early on Wednesday, November 24. The Friday (day after Thanksgiving) solid waste route will be picked up on Monday, November 29.
ATV Registration
Emmetsburg now has 2022 ATV Registration stickers available. Registration and licenses can be purchased at the Emmetsburg Police Department, located at 1907 11th Street.
City Accepting Bids for Dredge & Equipment
The City of Emmetsburg is accepting bids for a 1990 Dredge Supply dredge and equipment. All sealed bids must be submitted to the City Clerk, City of Emmetsburg, PO Box 417, 2021 Main Street, Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536 prior to 11:00 a.m. December 7, 2021. Visit emmetsburg.com for more information.
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It's a wonderful time of the year!
Message from the Chamber of Commerce |
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Check out this heartwarming schedule of events from the Emmetsburg Chamber!
The Chamber is celebrating Shop Small Season in many ways starting with the kickoff on Shop Small Saturday on November 27. Register at Chamber Member businesses for the opportunity to win $200 Chamber Bucks, making shopping local even more rewarding.
The Holiday Lighted Parade and Home for the Holidays will be held on Friday, December 3 at 6:00 PM. The parade will process north from 14th Street to 10th Street where it will sit stationary for everyone to enjoy the lighted floats. At 6:15, Santa & Mrs. Santa will be at the Chamber office greeting children with cookies and treat bags prepared by the Kiwanis Club, hot cocoa by the Knights of Columbus, and popcorn and drink boxes by the Chamber, and holiday music by the Biblical Brass. Horse-drawn wagon rides sponsored by Iowa Trust & Savings Bank and Palo Alto County Health System will be loading from the Chamber.
Home for the Holidays retail event/open houses will run all day Friday and Saturday, December 3 & 4. Watch for details at participating business locations. Mystery prizes will be drawn from registrations.
Home Visits with Santa sponsored by POET Biorefining will be scheduled on December 6, 7 and 9. Sign up to have Santa make a visit to your home on any of these evenings beginning at 5:30 by calling the Chamber at 712-852-2283. The kiddos will receive a treat bag and get to tell Santa want they would like for Christmas this year.
Deb Hite
Director, Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce
712.852.2283
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Envisioning Emmetsburg’s Future at Fall Fest
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Members of the Emmetsburg Community Visioning steering committee, City of Emmetsburg, Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities (EMU), and Emmetsburg Community School District (ECSD) were pleased to host over 150 community members at Fall Fest at the Emmetsburg Middle School on October 24th. The event was an afternoon of family-friendly fun and provided the community with the opportunity to envision what’s in store for Emmetsburg in the coming years. Over the last year, leaders from the city and school district, local business representatives, nonprofit organizations, and residents participated in a coordinated effort to identify community priorities and needs and develop a community-wide strategic plan for the City of Emmetsburg and organizational plans for EMU and ECSD. A vision statement was created to encompass the progress we envision in Emmetsburg as the City and implementation partners work to accomplish goals in six priority areas: (1) Attracting & Retaining People, (2) Amenities, (3) Community Beautification, (4) Housing, (5) Infrastructure, and (6) Business Development.
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Vision for Emmetsburg:
Emmetsburg, an active and forward-thinking community, is flourishing in 2027! Housing development, proactive infrastructure improvements, and community beautification efforts have revitalized the community. With its thriving businesses, appealing downtown, outstanding amenities, and quality educational and career opportunities, Emmetsburg is a dynamic destination for residents and visitors alike. |
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The City, EMU, and ECSD’s strategic priorities and goals were showcased at the event as well as conceptual project boards developed through the 2021 Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning program which Emmetsburg participated in. Community Visioning projects were developed through a year-long process involving public surveys, focus groups, a design workshop and public input session. Four project concepts were developed: (1) Community Connections, (2) Broadway Boulevard, (3) Mural Park Enhancements, and (4) Harlan Park Transformation. The local Community Visioning committee will work closely with the City of Emmetsburg to determine feasibility, priorities and potential timelines for these project concepts and their components.
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Shop Small Season
Shop Small and Make a Big Difference
Small Business Saturday is just around the corner, and local businesses are gearing up for the busy holiday shopping season. This year the City of Emmetsburg and Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce are partnering on a Shop Small Season marketing campaign to encourage residents to “Shop Small” and “Shop Local” not only on Small Business Saturday, but throughout the entire holiday season. Kicking off on Small Business Saturday (November 27th) and running through Christmas, there will be daily and weekly challenges to get residents to buy from small and local businesses. With each completed challenge residents will be entered to win cash prizes (Chamber Bucks)! More details on the campaign will be released next week. Be sure to follow the City of Emmetsburg and Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce on Facebook to get updates on the promotion.
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Lake Gear is Here!
New Merchandise Available at The Shores |
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Looking for gift ideas for friends and family? We’ve got you covered! A new line of Five Island Lake merchandise is now available at the pro shop (a.k.a. “Shore Store”) at The Shores at Five Island, just in time in time for the holiday gifting season. Our new lake design is featured on both crew neck and hooded sweatshirts in a variety of colors and sizes, as well as on small (50” x 60”) and large (54” x 84”) sweatshirt blankets. In addition to apparel and blankets, the Shore Store has three different stainless steel tumbler designs (Shores, lake, and golf), can koozies, 12-can Five Island Golf coolers, plus quality pro shop gear like ball markers, divot tools, and golf gloves. Stop in to The Shores to check out the selection and start your holiday shopping!
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Monday Night Bingo @ VFW
Mondays (starting in May) at 6:30 PM
Early bird bingo at 6:30. Masks no longer required. A light meal will be served between 5:30-6:25 PM. |
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TOPS® Meeting
Wednesdays at 4:15 PM @ Iowa Welcome Center |
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Thursdays at 7:30 PM @ Family Life Center |
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Tea Time Cinema
Thursdays at 2:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library
Classic movie is shown + tea is served. Free and open to all.
Call library for titles showing and more info: 712-852-4009.
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After-School Homework Help
Weeknights (Mon-Thurs) from 4-5 PM at the Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Non Fiction Book Club
November 9 from 5:00-6:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Presentation by Author Mary McSwain Steele
November 9 from 6:30-7:30 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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City, EMU, and Library Closed - Veterans Day
November 11 |
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Veterans Day Service
November 11 at 10:00 AM @ VFW |
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Mobile Food Pantry
November 11 from 5:00-7:00 PM @ Grace Baptist Church |
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After Hours Board Games
November 13 from 2:30-5:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Classics at the Riviera Showing "The Fortune Cookie"
November 14 at 4:30 PM @ Riviera Theatre |
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Preschool Storytime - "Stars So Bright"
November 15 from 10:30-11:00 AM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Senator Ernst Rep. Traveling Office Hour
November 16 from 2:00-3:00 PM @ Welcome Center |
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"Gobble 'til you Wobble" Fruit Pizza/Sugar Cookie Decorating
November 17 from 2:00-4:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Chamer Coffee & Ribbon Cutting at Scrubs by Benji
November 20 at 11:00 AM @ 1104 Broadway |
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After Hours Board Games
November 20 from 2:30-5:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Preschool Storytime - "Gobble, Gobble"
November 22 from 10:30-11:00 AM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Retro Video Game Day
November 23 from 2:45-4:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Library Scavenger Hunt
November 24 from 2:30-4:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November 25 - City Hall & EMU offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday |
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Breakfast with Santa
November 26 from 9:30-10:30 AM @ Emmetsburg Pizza Ranch |
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Tween Movie Day
November 26 from 2:00-4:00 PM @ Emmetsburg Pizza Ranch |
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Preschool Storytime - "All Things That Go"
November 29 from 10:30-11:00 AM @ Emmetsburg Public Library |
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The Emmetsburg newsletter is produced by the City of Emmetsburg Marketing & Retail Coordinator. |
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