News

Emmet County Auditor Appointed to National Election Review Council

Emmet County Auditor Appointed to National Election Review Council

Photo: Saga Communications


Estherville, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — In Iowa, County Auditors are also in charge of elections. Emmet County Auditor and Election Commissioner Heidi Goebel is one of two Iowans appointed to a national, bi-partisan council to review election procedures.

The group meets monthly via-zoom, with an in-person conference scheduled for April in Philadelphia.

Iowa’s other appointee is Des Moines County Auditor Sara Doty.

News

17 hours ago in Local

Two Found Dead Following House Fire in Pocahontas

A house fire in Pocahontas led to two deaths, including a child, Friday evening.

18 hours ago in Local

Death Investigation Leads to Precautionary Lockdown at Estherville Schools

A police investigation into the death of a woman led to a precautionary lockdown at Estherville schools Friday afternoon.

23 hours ago in National, Trending

Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."

22 hours ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Girls Swim Team Takes Top 15 at State Championships

Sears with two podium finishes for Tigers

1 day ago in Local

Paullina Man Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Caretaker During Dispute Over Cellphone

A rural Paullina man was charged after allegedly assaulting his caretaker Sunday.