Garbage Roll-Outs
Garbage Roll-Outs

The City is now using the new automated garbage truck to collect waste in roll-out containers. Please set out roll-out containers by 7:00am on your collection day.

Five Island Lake
Five Island Lake

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

The Shores

Book your next event at our beautiful community center, The Shores at Five Island, located on the west shore of Five Island Lake.

Cabin 1 Kitchen

Rent one of our new cabins on the shores of Five Island Lake. The cabins sleep 4 or 9 people and have full kitchens, restrooms, bedrooms, fire pits and gas grills, air conditioning, wi-fi, and more!

Cabin 2 Living Room

Rent one of our new cabins on the shores of Five Island Lake. The cabins sleep 4 or 9 people and have full kitchens, restrooms, bedrooms, fire pits and gas grills, air conditioning, wi-fi, and more!

Industry
Major Industry

Emmetsburg is the home of major companies and employers including Ag Processing Inc., POET, Aluma LTD, and more.

Lake Life
Live Life on the Lake

Have you dreamt of living on a lake? Make Emmetsburg your home, and make your dream come true.

Recreation
Outdoor Recreation

Enjoy outdoor recreation year-round in Emmetsburg on Five Island Lake, our paved Five Island Trail, our 9-hole golf course, or one of our many parks.

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Announcements & Notices
Important Notice Regarding Residential Garbage Carts

Important Notice Regarding Residential Garbage Carts

The City of Emmetsburg is beginning its second year utilizing roll-out garbage carts, and the Public Properties Department would like to refresh residents on the rules regarding use and placement […]
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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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2025 Holiday Garbage Changes

2025 City Holidays & Garbage Route Changes Schedule subject to change New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1  >  Thursday, January 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20  >  […]
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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

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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Progress 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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Final Public Notice – Impacts to Floodplains – EMU Wastewater Treatment Facility Project

Final Public Notice – Impacts to Floodplains Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facility Project Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities intends to seek financial assistance from USDA, Rural Utilities Service (RUS) for the […]
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Past Announcements
Progress on Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facility Project

Progress 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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Holiday Changes – Thanksgiving & Friday

City Hall and EMU will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observation of Thanksgiving.   Thursday’s garbage route will be picked up on Wednesday, November […]
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Final Public Notice – Impacts to Floodplains – EMU Wastewater Treatment Facility Project

Final Public Notice – Impacts to Floodplains Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facility Project Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities intends to seek financial assistance from USDA, Rural Utilities Service (RUS) for the […]
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