The 2025 Chamber Board is hard at work! 
Chair - Kim Steffes of Employees Credit Union, Vice Chair - Cody Newgard of Blum and Leonard Agency, Treasurer - Jim Rosendahl of Forsyth Law Office(not pictured), Mike Karels of Northstar Bank and Agency, Jason Bendixen of Jacobson Westergard and Sun City, Michelle Majerus of Avera Holy Family Hospital and Bob Liefeld of Iowa Lakes Community College

A Sincere Thank You to Our Members

As we anticipate the opportunities and adventures that 2025 will bring, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation to all our members who have made 2024 truly outstanding. Your steadfast support and commitment have been the foundation of our community’s success, and we could not have accomplished so much without you.

Celebrating Our Achievements

Looking back on the past year, we have celebrated numerous milestones together, from joyful community events that fostered unity to initiatives that advanced our local economy. Each accomplishment reflects the strength and dedication of our community, with members like you at the forefront.

Looking Forward to 2025

As we run into a very busy 2025, we carry forward the lessons learned and the connections forged over the past year. We are eager to continue collaborating with all of you to create an even brighter future for Estherville. Our shared vision and cooperative spirit will surely lead to further successes and growth.

Together, we will keep making Estherville a vibrant and welcoming place for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

Thank you once more for being a vital part of our community. Here’s to a wonderful, exciting and busy 2025!

Estherville Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast
03/02/2025

Red Cross Learn to Swim Lessons
03/10/2025

Neighbors Meeting Neighbors Community Coffee
03/10/2025

Better Choices, Better Health
03/13/2025- 04/17/2025

Free Meal at Wesley's Kitchen
03/17/2025

Neighbors Meeting Neighbors Community Coffee
03/24/2025

Night at the P.A.C.
04/15/2025

Holiday Concert
04/27/2025

Spring Concert
04/29/2025

We are diligently collaborating with the Estherville News to create the 2025 Estherville Community Guide. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to both new and existing residents, as well as visitors to our town. With RAGBRAI coming to town this year, we will be printing additional copies! Chamber Members will receive enhanced listings and reduced advertising rates. Contact the Estherville News today to secure your ad in the 2025 guide!

As many of you may have heard, Estherville has been selected as an Overnight Host Town for the 2025 RAGBRAI. On Monday, July 21st, thousands of cyclists will arrive in Estherville, presenting a wonderful opportunity to showcase our vibrant community and potentially provide a significant economic boost. This event is a large-scale undertaking that will require everyone's assistance in some capacity.
We have established a dedicated website at Estherville.org/ragbrai-2025, along with a Facebook page and an Instagram account under the name Estherville Ragbrai. We encourage you to follow us for updates and further information.
Throughout March, we will be making several major announcements, including our theme and the headlining band. Additionally, we will open volunteer sign-ups, housing applications for both hosts and riders, and vendor registration, so please stay tuned for these developments!
If you receive inquiries regarding accommodations at your property, whether residential or commercial, we recommend advising individuals who are not personally known to you to wait for the official housing request form to be released later this month. This approach will help us maximize the efficiency of Estherville's available spaces and ensure that groups are matched with appropriate hosts.

Thank you for your support, and stay tuned for more updates!

Lead the Ville 
In January Lead the Ville learned all about Emmet County Government including a round table with the Emmet County Supervisors and a tour of all Courthouse Departments. They ended the day with speaker Brenda Clark Hamilton on how to show up and be a leader every day! 
    
In February Lead the Ville focused on Educational Opportunities and Non-Profit Leadership Organizations. They started their morning at the Estherville Public Library where they learned about all of the educational opportunities provided by the Library and learned from the Library Board and Friends of the Library Board. They then met with Board Members from the Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce, Estherville Area Growth Partnership and Excel Estherville. In the afternoon Iowa Lakes Community College gave the class a fantastic tour of it's facilities and taught us all about the college. 
    
 

Congratulations on new business openings in Estherville! 
Last week the Estherville Ambassadors hosted a ribbon cutting for Paws Up Grooming LLC! Congratulations to owner Maggie Molacek on this new dog grooming business located at 521 S 8th Street in Estherville.