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Emmetsburg Announcements
Announcements & Notices
Resolution 25-08 – Adoption of FY26 Budget
On April 14, 2025, the Emmetsburg City Council approved Resolution 25-08 adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Click here to view the FY26 budget summary.
Read MoreProperty Tax 101
Emmetsburg property owners received a notice in the mail from the Palo Alto County Auditor with upcoming public hearings on the proposed maximum property tax levy rates for the county, […]
Read MoreEMU 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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Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed FY26 Budget
The Emmetsburg City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget on Monday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m. at The Shores at Five Island community […]
Read MoreBarking 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, […]
Read MoreJunk 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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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 […]
Read MorePublic 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 […]
Read MoreProgress on Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facility Project
After years of careful planning and preparation, the Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities wastewater treatment facility project is moving forward. A pre-bid meeting held recently saw a strong turnout from contractors interested […]
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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 […]
Read MoreNotice 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 […]
Read MorePresidents’ 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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