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

City Hall & EMU Closing Early 1/21/26

Emmetsburg City Hall and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities are closing early today, January 21, due to the winter storm. For gas, water or sewer emergencies, please call EMU on-call personnel at […]
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MLK Jr. Day Garbage Change

Emmetsburg City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Monday’s solid waste route will be picked up on Tuesday, January 20.
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Snow Removal Policy

City Streets The City of Emmetsburg will remove snow from the city streets following a snow event of two inches or more. On the first day, the city’s crew will […]
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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 9/30-10/2

Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be flushing hydrants Tuesday, September 30 to Thursday, October 2nd. Residents are encouraged to check their water before doing laundry.
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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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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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North Huron

9/22 North Huron Update

This morning the road crew will be working on the east lane of North Huron Street, beginning on the south end and working northward. Expect delays and blocked driveways as […]
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9/18 North Huron Update – East Lane

Crews will be working on the east lane of North Huron Street, starting on the north end and working south. Expect delays and blocked driveways as they move past your […]
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9/17 North Huron Update

Crews will be working on the south bound lane of North Huron Street, starting on the south portion (5th Street intersection) and working north. Expect delays and blocked driveways as […]
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Past Announcements

Christmas & New Years Garbage Schedule

Emmetsburg City Hall & Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed all day on Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day). The Wednesday garbage route will not […]
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Thanksgiving Garbage Pickup

Emmetsburg City Hall and Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 29 in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. Thursday’s solid waste route will be […]
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9/23 North Huron Update – Asphalt Paving Complete

Asphalt paving is complete on North Huron Street. The construction crew tentatively plans to start on driveway entrances and roadway shoulders at the beginning of October. We appreciate your patience […]
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