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Emmetsburg Announcements
Announcements & Notices
Resolution 21-11
On June 14, 2021 the Emmetsburg City Council conducted a public hearing and approved Resolution 21-11 amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Click here to view the amended FY21 budget.
Read MoreNotice of Public Hearing – Budget Amendment
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, 2021 on Monday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m. at The Shores at Five Island (Community Center), 14 N Lawler Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536. Click here to view the […]
Read MoreResolution No. 21-07 –
On March 22, 2021 the Emmetsburg City Council approved Resolution 21-07 adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. Click here to view the FY22 budget summary.
Read MoreCOVID-19
Library Update
Effective Wednesday, July 1st, 2020, the Emmetsburg Public Library will be continue to be open to the public on a limited, appointment-only basis. The hours of operation, subject to change without advanced notice, are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 […]
Read MoreOpen June 1: Parks, Cabins, Library
Parks City of Emmetsburg parks, including basketball courts and playground equipment, are open effective June 1 with the following guidelines: Picnic tables limited to 50% capacity Limit number of individuals in groups or on playground equipment/courts to 10 or fewer Public restrooms will remain closed Park equipment is not sanitized, use at your own risk […]
Read MoreThe Shores & Dockside Reopen
Dockside Lounge and The Shores at Five Island community center are open effective May 28 with the following COVID-19 restrictions and extra safety measures. Limited Capacity: Seating will be limited to 50% of the regular capacity. Guests will be counted at the entrance. Closed for Private Events: The building, including Dockside Lounge, will be closed […]
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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. “Recreational vehicles shall not be parked or stored within any required setback for longer than seven consecutive days. Beyond the seven day period, any recreational […]
Read MoreUse of Fireworks Prohibited
Did you know?! Emmetsburg City Code 41.12 prohibits use of fireworks within city limits. The sale, use or exploding of fireworks within the City is subject to the following: Definition. The term “fireworks” includes any explosive composition, or combination of explosive substances, or articles prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible […]
Read MoreLivestock and Poultry Prohibited
To help inform residents and answer frequently asked questions, we’ve started a “Did you know?” series where we regularly post sections of the City of Emmetsburg Code of Ordinances, helpful “how to…”s, information about various forms and permits, and more. First up – livestock and poultry. Emmetsburg City Code 57.01 prohibits livestock and poultry (including […]
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