Five Island Lake
Five Island Lake

Emmetsburg is home to Five Island Lake, Iowa's nineth largest natural lake.

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Announcements & Notices

Resolution 25-10 – Amendment of Current Budget

On May 12, 2025 the Emmetsburg City Council conducted a public hearing and approved Resolution 25-10 amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Click here […]
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EMU Flushing Hydrants

Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be flushing hydrants May 13-15. Residents are encouraged to check their water before doing laundry.
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Notice of Public Hearing – Amendment of Current FY25 Budget

The Emmetsburg City Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 on Monday, […]
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Did you know?

Barking Dogs (Dogs, Cats and Domestic Animals)

Did you know?! Emmetsburg City Code Chapter 55.02 prohibits animal owners from allowing their dog, cat, or domestic animal to cause a serious disturbance or annoyance to others by frequent barking, […]
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Junk and Junk Vehicles Prohibited

Did you know?! Emmetsburg City Code Chapter 51 prohibits storage of junk vehicles within city limits.   It is unlawful for any person to store, accumulate, or allow to remain […]
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Recreational Vehicle Parking

Did you know?! Emmetsburg City Code 169.12 prohibits parking or storing recreational vehicles – including campers, RVs, and boats – within the required setback for longer than seven days.    […]
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EMU

EMU Flushing Hydrants

Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be flushing hydrants May 13-15. Residents are encouraged to check their water before doing laundry.
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EMU Public Hearing Notice on April 22

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities (EMU) of Emmetsburg, Iowa will be holding a Public Hearing to review an application for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan and to […]
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Public Notice: EMU Intends to Seek Financial Assistance for Reverse Osmosis Treatment Building

Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities intends to seek financial assistance from USDA, Rural Utilities Service (RUS) for the Water Treatment Facility Project. The proposed project includes construction of a reverse osmosis treatment […]
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Past Announcements

Notice of Intent to Fill Council Vacancy by Appointment

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILL VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 372.13 (2)(a), the Emmetsburg City Council intends to fill the At Large Council vacancy by appointment. The […]
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Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Property Tax Levy FY26

The Emmetsburg City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 City property tax levy on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at Emmetsburg City […]
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Presidents’ Day Garbage Pickup

Emmetsburg City Hall and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed on Monday, February 17 in honor of Presidents’ Day. Monday’s solid waste route will be picked up on Tuesday, February […]
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