The Last Page Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Emmetsburg Public Library at the Smith Wellness Center in the Conference Room, Room 14 at 5:00 p.m. Everyone reads the same book each month, then the person who recommended the book leads a lively discussion. Everyone is encouraged to attend if they see a book being discussed they have read and would like to participate. Not everyone will read all of the recommended books, and books other than those chosen will also be discussed. All are urged to come and enjoy!

The Masons are a fraternity whose purpose is to make good men better. The fraternity promotes bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love.

The Palo Alto Arts Council was founded in 1978 by a group of interested citizens to foster public appreciation of the arts. This non-profit group promotes the arts and culture throughout the year by sponsoring art events in the schools, libraries, county fair, and in the community in general. They hold a membership drive each fall to help defray the cost of their activities. Their annual Tour of Homes in the fall is their fund-raising activity.

The purpose of the Beef Producers is to promote beef. They frequently grill beef for special events, such as the Palo Alto County Fair, 4th of July Celebrations, and other special occasions.

The purpose of the Beef Producers is to promote beef. They frequently grill beef for special events, such as the Palo Alto County Fair, 4th of July Celebrations, and other special occasions.

The purpose of the Conservation Board is to conserve the natural resources of the county, to acquire, develop, maintain, and make available public parks, preserves, recreating centers, wildlife and other conservation areas, to provide adequate programs of public recreation, and to help educate local residents about the natural world. The Palo Alto County Conservation Board manages over 2,200 acres of public forests, parks, marshes, and prairies. Habitat management includes tree planting, prairie and wetland restoration and management, wildlife food plots, fish stocking, and the maintenance of nesting structures for ducks, geese, and songbirds.

The purpose of this association is to promote use of corn and soybeans through educational programs, offering foods made from these products, lobbying for bio diesel and ethanol. They offer education programs, have a test plot at ILCC farm, and offer scholarships to students.

The purpose of the Palo Alto County Democratic Party is to promote the Democratic party to all citizens and to promote Democratic candidates.

The mission of the Palo Alto County Fair Association is to challenge, reward, and inspire the 4-H and FFA youth of Palo Alto County by providing the facilities and the opportunities to exhibit project and to demonstrate skills that they have developed through their involvement in 4-H and FFA while providing an agricultural, educational, and social based festival to bring generations together and to celebrate our past, present, and future.

This organization is designed to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, encourage the conservation of natural resources, partake in civic planting, land development, and the art of flower arranging. The club meets monthly and sponsors a Garden of the Month.

This organization is a chapter of the Iowa Genealogical Society. It is a non-profit, educational organization which seeks to encourage genealogical and historical research. It maintains the Genealogy Room at the Public Library.

This organization provides an opportunity for trap shooting at Sportsman’s Park, 3 miles north of Cylinder. It holds shoots on Wednesday nights and open shooting on Thursday nights during the summer season. Other activities and leagues vary with the season.

This foundation was established in 1990 for the purpose of raising funds to support health care in Palo Alto County, including purchasing equipment for the hospital and other needs, such as ambulances and clinics.

This organization is devoted to preserving things of value to Palo Alto County. It has an extensive collection of historical newspapers, books, family histories, and items.

The Auxiliary’s main purpose is to help support the Palo Alto County Hospital, through raising funds, sponsoring a blood drive, volunteering at flu clinics and gift shop.

The purpose of the Palo Alto County Republican Party is to promote the Republican party to all citizens and to promote Republican candidates.

Pheasants Forever is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations. The group holds an annual banquet to honor members.

This organization is similar to Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever in that it is devoted to the conservation of habitats, forest land, and wilderness as well as the restocking of elk populations in various states.

Rotary International is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary meetings are held each Tuesday at noon.

RSVP is a national program, sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College in Northwest Iowa . The mission of RSVP is to recruit and place volunteers 55 and older to meet community needs through service opportunities. RSVP volunteers serve at public and government agencies, with non-profit organizations, and with individuals in need of assistance.

RSVP is a national program, sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College in Northwest Iowa . The mission of RSVP is to recruit and place volunteers 55 and older to meet community needs through service opportunities. RSVP volunteers serve at public and government agencies, with non-profit organizations, and with individuals in need of assistance.

This non-profit volunteer organization helps to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day with a three-day celebration in March. Each year, they relive the customs of their Irish ancestors with a large parade, the O’Round the Loch Run, several “Miss” competitions, and other activities. St. Pat’s Headquarters and Irish Gift Shop is located t 10th and Broadway.

TOPS® offers a healthy, caring, and supportive approach to weight control at an affordable price. TOPS is a non-profit, international family of all ages, sizes, and shapes from all walks of life. It is dedicated to helping each other Take Off and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly. It offers fellowship while you change to a healthier, new lifestyle and learn to maintain it.

This foundation was established under the ILCC Foundation to preserve the artifacts and collections of Margie VanderVelde in her many travels throughout the world and her works with primitive cultures. Her collection is permanently displayed in the display area between the Smith Wellness Center and Iowa Lakes Community College classrooms.

Veterans of Foreign Wars is committed to improving the lives of veterans and service personnel, their families, and their communities. It is devoted to promoting citizenship, volunteerism, and facilitating aid for veterans and their families. The VFW hall is available to rent for weddings, anniversaries, meetings or other events and has a 123? screen and projector for presentations, parties or sporting events. The bar is also available.

This organization is devoted to helping veterans and their families who need help. This group contributes to other organizations, provides refreshments for Veterans Day and Memorial Day activities, sells poppies to help disabled vets, and sponsors a Fish Fry.

Weight Watchers helps you make wise food choices, eat healthy, and enjoy food and exercise. It provides support and guidance to help you reach your weight goal and stay there. It meets Wednesdays at the Multipurpose Senior Citizens Center.

The purpose of this group is to encourage good citizenship and understanding of the political process as well as support the Democratic Party. The group has speakers, sponsors a dance, and makes trips to the capital in Des Moines.

The purpose of this group is to encourage good citizenship and understanding of the political process as well as to support the Republican Party.