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Kohl’s Struggles Are Evident, but Upgrades in Stores, Operations, and Merchandise Provide Some Hope

1 week ago | morningstar.com | David Swartz

We assign a no-moat rating to Kohl's, which has had consistently declining sales over the past 10 years. We think its competitors, such as wide-moat Amazon and other online sellers, discount, and specialty retailers, will continue to siphon apparel sales from it and other department stores.
ELC Boys Tennis falls to SL-O

3 weeks ago | esthervillenews.net | David Swartz

Posted 4/24/25SPIRIT LAKE — The Estherville Lincoln Central boys tennis team traveled to Spirit Lake on Monday and faced a tough test against Spirit Lake-Okoboji, falling 9-0 in varsity play. The Midgets had …This item is available in full to subscribers.
Duitsman leads ELC at home meet

3 weeks ago | esthervillenews.net | David Swartz

103rd Dick Barret Boys RelaysDuitsman leads ELC at home meetBy David Swartz - Managing EditorPosted 4/24/25Warren Duitsman led the way for Estherville Lincoln Central last Thursday night, helping the Midgets to a sixth-place varsity team finish at the 103rd Dick Barrett Boys Relays. Duitsman placed …
ELC girls stack up top finishes at Elliott-Godfredsen Relays

3 weeks ago | esthervillenews.net | David Swartz

Elliott-Godfredsen RelaysELC girls stack up top finishes at Elliott-Godfredsen RelaysBy David Swartz - Managing EditorPosted 4/24/25ARMSTRONG — Estherville Lincoln Central’s girls track and field team delivered a strong showing at Monday’s Elliott-Godfredsen Relays, racking up 127 team points to finish second behind West …
ELC gains experience in tough matchup with No. 2 Warriors

3 weeks ago | esthervillenews.net | David Swartz

Posted 4/24/25Facing one of the top teams in the state, the Estherville Lincoln Central boys tennis team battled but came up short in a 9-0 loss to No. 2-ranked Sergeant Bluff-Luton on Tuesday. Despite the …This item is available in full to subscribers.
ELC plays well against top teams

3 weeks ago | esthervillenews.net | David Swartz

Posted 4/24/25The Estherville Lincoln Central girls golf team hosted a challenging meet at the Estherville Golf Course on Monday, playing against some of the top teams in the area. Spencer, Emmetsburg, and Algona …This item is available in full to subscribers.
ELC boys golf team drops season opener to Cherokee

3 weeks ago | esthervillenews.net | David Swartz

Posted 4/24/25The Estherville Lincoln Central boys’ golf team opened the season with a 169-171 loss to Cherokee on Tuesday, April 15. Cherokee’s Coy Lewis earned medalist honors with a 40, while ELC’s …This item is available in full to subscribers.
ELC girls continue to grow in non-conference test at SB-L

3 weeks ago | esthervillenews.net | David Swartz

Posted 4/24/25SIOUX CITY — The Estherville Lincoln Central girls tennis team traveled to Sioux City on Tuesday for a non-conference matchup against a strong Sergeant Bluff-Luton squad. The host Warriors came …This item is available in full to subscribers.
ELC ties for eighth at Spencer

3 weeks ago | esthervillenews.net | David Swartz

Posted 4/24/25SPENCER — The Estherville Lincoln Central boys golf team finished in a three-way tie for eighth place at a 15-team meet hosted by Spencer on Monday. The Midgets, along with Webster City and …This item is available in full to subscribers.
GTRA girls notch multiple top finishes

3 weeks ago | esthervillenews.net | David Swartz

Elliott-Godfredsen RelaysGTRA girls notch multiple top finishesBy David Swartz - Managing EditorPosted 4/24/25ARMSTRONG — The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire girls track and field team earned several top-three finishes Monday at the Elliott-Godfredsen Relays, racking up 100 team points to place third …