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Northwest Iowa Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug, Gun Charges
June 17, 2026
(Sioux City)– A Pocahontas man has pled guilty to federal drug and gun charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 47-year-old Jordan Mefferd was convicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, four counts of distributing meth, one count of possession with intent to distribute the drug and one […]
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Another Area City Has Further Discussions On E-Bikes, Scooters
June 17, 2026
(Estherville)– There was additional discussion at Monday’s Estherville City Council meeting over E-bikes and scooters and a possible ordinance regulating them. City officials say most of the complaints they’re getting pertain to scooters. And when it comes to a possible ordinance, Police Chief Brent Shatto says he wants to see what other cities are doing… […]
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Jackson County Collision Sends Two People To The Hospital
June 17, 2026
(Heron Lake, Mn.)– A collision Tuesday in Jackson county involving a car and a semi sent two people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 62-year-old Dawn Eigenberg of Windom was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu westbound on Highway 60 near Heron Lake and was attempting to turn onto 390th Avenue when she collided […]
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Dates Announced For This Summer’s Main Street Market
June 16, 2026
(Spencer)– The Spencer Art Alliance has announced the dates for this summer’s arts, farmer’s market and entertainment events. Organizers say the Main Street Market will run five consecutive Thursday evenings in July and August, with the first of the season being held on Thursday, July 16th from 5:00 until 8:00 pm. It will feature music […]
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Spencer Chamber: Flagfest This Year Drew Visitors From As Far Away As Germany
June 16, 2026
(Spencer)– Some of the largest crowds in recent years attended the various events associated with Flagfest this past weekend in Spencer. Sheriffa Jones of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce says the parade saw some of the highest attendance and participation numbers since 2021. She adds the event overall continues to draw more and more people […]
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2026 Jackson County Fair Will Feature A Few Changes/Additions
June 16, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– The start of county fair season is about a month away. The 2026 Jackson County Fair will run from Tuesday, July 28th through Saturday, August 1st. Teri Bargfrede of the Jackson County Fair Board says they’ve made a few changes and additions for this year’s event… “We’ve moved our talent show to Tuesday […]
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Clay County Fair Makes Major Concert Announcement
June 16, 2026
(Spencer)– There’s a major concert announcement today (Tues.) from the Clay County Fair. Country star Cole Swindell with special guest Ashley Cook and support act Shawn Mayer will perform in front of the grandstand Saturday, September 12th, to kick off the 2026 Clay County Fair. Tickets will go on sale at 10:00 am this Friday, […]
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Recipients Of Inaugural Butch Parks Memorial Scholarships Announced
June 16, 2026
(Okoboji)– The inaugural recipients of the Butch Parks Memorial Scholarship for the Trades have been announced, honoring the legacy, passion, and dedication that Parks brought to the trades industry and the local community. Established in memory of Parks, the scholarship supports graduating students pursuing careers in the trades or vocational fields after high school. This […]
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