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Emmetsburg Announcements
Announcements & Notices

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 […]
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 More2025 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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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, […]
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 […]
Read MoreRecreational 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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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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreFinal 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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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 […]
Read MoreHoliday 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 […]
Read MoreFinal 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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