Emmetsburg Community Visioning

10/11/2025

Head to Mural Park to see our commissioned postcard-style mural in real life, and enjoy the outdoor musical instruments and patio we added to the space in the last year. We’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished in the downtown pocket park, and there’s more to come. Stay tuned for details on how you can be a part of our second mural. 🖼️🎨 A special thank you to the Smith Foundation for helping us fund our mural project!

If you’d like to take a piece of the mural home with you, Blossoming Creations is selling the mural design on cutting boards, keychains and more.

New items going in our “Emmetsburg” area! If you are in town stop and see these gorgeous designs by Shell Rae Design! ShellRae Design Need us to ship one to you! We would love to❤️. Blossoming Creations, downtown Emmetsburg

10/07/2025

We’re putting the “mural” back in “Mural Park” and couldn’t be more excited to see this beautiful addition to our downtown. A huge thank you to the Smith Foundation for the financial support that allowed us to bring this project fruition! 👏🎨✨

05/30/2025

This summer, we'll be raising funds for a community cause at each Live After Six concert. 💵🎶 It's music with a mission! Join us tonight for Live After Six ft. One Layne Band sponsored by Dan & Mary Cooper. Funds raised tonight will benefit Mural Park beautification, with funds going specifically toward the park’s new mural installations. The Chamber of Commerce will match donations dollar for dollar up to $500!

Have ideas for a future cause? Drop your ideas in the box tonight at The Shores, and it will be considered for the remaining Live After Six concerts.

05/09/2025

Mural Park has transformed into a beautiful destination downtown. Please be a responsible dog owner and clean up after your furry friend when they do business in the park. We don’t want anyone, especially kiddos, stepping in it while they’re enjoying the park and new fixtures.

04/29/2025

Thank you to Palo Alto County Health System, Iowa for the donation to our Community Visioning Committee, thanks to funding through the jeans for a cause program!

Generous community donations, volunteer time, and help from the City of Emmetsburg Public Properties crew are helping us transform Mural Park into an inviting space downtown. Our patio furniture was placed on the beautiful patio last week, and installation of our interactive outdoor music instruments started today! 🎉🎶

Thank you to Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation! Without grants funds, these projects would not be possible.

11/22/2023

Congratulations Karen Kauffman, winner of the Mural Park Patio Raffle! How fun to help you pack up everything for you to take home! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this awesome prize package.

11/22/2023

Winner, winner!! Karen Kauffman is the lucky winner of our $900+ prize package! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported our fundraising efforts for Mural Park, and thank you SO MUCH to all the businesses who donated items for our prize package!

11/21/2023

Less than 24 hours left to buy raffle tickets for our $900+ cooler prize package! We're drawing the name of the lucky winner tomorrow (Wednesday the 22nd) at noon. 🎟️🎟️🎟️ Stop by the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce or purchase tickets from one of our committee members: Deb Hite, Kim Kibbie, Anna Merideth, Jamie Neff, Gretchen Reichter, Jane Whitmore.

Thank you to all who have purchased tickets so far! All proceeds go towards our Mural Park patio and amenities.

Prize package includes:
⭐ 55 quart white TAIGA cooler ($359 MSRP)
⭐ 2 x $25 Fareway gift cards
⭐ $50 Kwik Star gift card
⭐ $25 Coaches Corner gift card
⭐ Wild Rose Casino stainless steel mug and water bottle
⭐ Pizza Ranch buffet and pizza certificates
⭐ Lake Life home and kitchen package from Blossoming Creations
⭐ Blanket and Emmetsburg tea towel from The Shores at Five Island
⭐ Grill set and apron from A Heavenly Celebration
⭐ Lotion and chip dip from The Willow Tree Garden Center
⭐ Lawn chair and swag from ISU Extension and Outreach
⭐ Iowa Lakes Community College belt bag, steel water bottle, and sunglasses
⭐ Palo Alto County Health System, Iowa duffle bag and swag
⭐ Five Island Lake Association t-shirts
⭐ Five Island Trail t-shirts
⭐ Koozies, ball caps, and extras

11/09/2023

These Five Island Trail t-shirts could be yours if you're lucky enough to win our $900+ value raffle prize package, benefitting our Mural Park project. Stop by the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce office to grab tickets!

Visit www.emmetsburg.com/vision to learn more about our committee and Mural Park project.

11/08/2023

Raffle tickets are still available for our TAIGA cooler prize package valued at over $900! Purchase 1 ticket for $10 or 3 tickets for $25. Tickets are available at the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce office or from any of our Emmetsburg Community Visioning committee members. Drawing will be on November 22nd!

Prize package includes:
⭐ 55 quart white TAIGA cooler
⭐ 2 x $25 Fareway Stores Emmetsburg gift cards
⭐ $50 Kwik Star gift card
⭐ $25 Coaches Corner gift card
⭐ Wild Rose Casino & Hotel - Emmetsburg stainless steel mug and water bottle
⭐ Pizza Ranch buffet and pizza certificates
⭐ Lake Life home and kitchen package from Blossoming Creations
⭐ Blanket and Emmetsburg tea towel from The Shores at Five Island
⭐ Grill set and apron from A Heavenly Celebration
⭐ Lotion and chip dip from The Willow Tree Garden Center
⭐ Lawn chair and swag from ISU Extension and Outreach Palo Alto County
⭐ Iowa Lakes Community College belt bag, steel water bottle, and sunglasses
⭐ Palo Alto County Health System, Iowa duffle bag and swag
⭐ Five Island Lake Association FILA t-shirts
⭐ Five Island Trail t-shirts
⭐ Koozies, ball caps, and extras

11/07/2023

This 55 quart TAIGA cooler retails at $359, but it could be yours (along with HUNDREDS of dollars of Emmetsburg gift cards and goodies!) if you purchase a raffle ticket! Stop by the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce office to buy one ticket for $10 or 3 for $25. All proceeds go towards a patio and amenities for Mural Park downtown.

11/06/2023

These soft, lightweight tees from Five Island Lake Association are so comfy you’ll want two. Good thing we have two in our cooler prize package!

Don’t miss the chance to win a 55qt TAIGA cooler filled with all kinds of goodies from Emmetsburg! Purchase tickets at the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce