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Blue Ribbon Showdown For This (Friday) Evening At The Clay County Fair Has Been Cancelled
September 18, 2026
(Spencer)– Officials with the Clay County Fair announced a little before noon today (Fri.) the Blue Ribbon Showdown at the Grandstand this (Fri.) evening has been cancelled due to unsafe track conditions and the weather forecast. A statement issued by the fair says the safety of participants, officials, staff and fans is the top priority, […]
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Local Provider Expanding Mental Health Services
September 18, 2026
(Spencer)– A new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is joining the staff at Community Health Center in Spencer. Heather Martin began her nursing education at Iowa Central Community College, earning an associate’s degree in nursing in 2009. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Iowa in 2015. She […]
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Clay County Fairgoers Have A Chance To Leave A Legacy
September 18, 2026
(Spencer)– Clay County Fair officials are hoping fairgoers will be inspired by their visit at this year’s fair to help enhance its future. General Manager/CEO Jason Brockshus says you can do that by making a contribution to the Clay County Fair Charitable Trust, a 501c3 Nonprofit… Brockshus says you can find more information and make […]
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Firefighter Battles Fire At His Own Home
September 18, 2026
(Ruthven)– No injuries were reported Thursday in a house fire in Ruthven. Firefighters were called to 1104 Scott Street shortly after 1:00 pm. Authorities say the owner of the residence, who is also a member of the Ruthven Fire Department, was taking a shower when the smoke detector started going off. He discovered the smoke […]
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park Reports Strong Numbers For Just Concluded Season
September 18, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Attendance numbers for the just concluded season at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park were positive. Jon Pausley, President and CEO of Historic Arnolds Park, Incorporated, says that was the case despite several challenges… Pausley says some other factors also came into play as the season progressed… Now, Pausley says preparations are already underway […]
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Clay County Fair Enters Home Stretch
September 18, 2026
(Spencer)– The 2026 Clay County Fair is winding down as we enter into the final three days. Fair CEO and General Manager Jason Brockshus says that means some more new acts will be taking over the various free entertainment stages around the grounds… You can find a complete schedule of today’s (Friday’s) events here. Sunday […]
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Several Local Schools Selected For Choose Iowa Program
September 17, 2026
(Undated)– Several northwest Iowa schools are among 125 statewide receiving Choose Iowa funding to help put more Iowa-grown and raised food on student menus. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the awards Wednesday. Each recipient will receive approximately $1,600 and must provide at least an equal financial match, supporting approximately $3,200 or more in […]
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Thursday’s Themes At Clay County Fair Are Ag-Related
September 17, 2026
(Spencer)– Agriculture takes center stage today (Thurs.) at the Clay County Fair. General Manager and CEO Jason Brockshus says it’s Farmer Appreciation Day and Iowa Corn Day here at the fair… “It’s Iowa Corn Day on the grounds, so they always have some displays and activities, and then leading into some ag education. You know, […]
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Motorists, Pedestrians Urged To Use Extra Caution At An Intersection In Estherville
September 17, 2026
(Estherville)– Some stoplights in Estherville are being removed. City officials say motorists and pedestrians at the intersection of North 6th Street and 2nd Avenue North need to be aware of the change and use extra caution. They say traffic on North 6th Street will have the right-of-way at the intersection, while traffic on 2nd Avenue […]
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A Regional Internet Service Provider Issues Warning Of New Scam
September 17, 2026
(Undated)– Premier Communications is warning email users about a scam message impersonating the company and claiming changes are being made to its webmail security system. In an alert shared on social media, Premier says the email appears to come from the company but contains several red flags: unusual font and formatting, vague language, and a reference […]
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