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Public Hearing On SL Schools Facilities Plan Is This (Wed. Aug. 19th) Evening
August 19, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Community Schools will offer tours this (Wed.) afternoon to give the public a firsthand opportunity to view the district’s facilities and needs. The tours will begin at 3:30 pm. Those wishing to participate should show up at the office of the building they would like to tour. The tours will […]
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City Of Estherville Revising ATV/ORV/UTV Ordinance
August 19, 2026
(Estherville)– An updated ordinance regulating all terrain, utility and off road vehicles is going on the books in Estherville. The city council approved the revisions Monday. City Administrator Penny Clayton says the changes were needed to be in compliance with state law… “We updated definitions for ATV’s, UTV’s, and ORV’s because now the code is […]
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Additional Restoration Work To Take Place In Welsh Lake Complex
August 19, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Some additional restoration work will be taking place this fall in the Welsh Lake complex, west of Big Spirit Lake and north of West Lake Okoboji, just off of Highway 86. Chris La Rue, wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Great Lakes Unit, says the 1,475 acre Welsh Lake complex […]
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With Start Of School Now Just Days A Way Comes An Important Reminder For Motorists
August 19, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The start of school is now less than a week away for most in the area. Along with that comes a reminder for motorists. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says we’ll need to be on the lookout for those school buses… “School buses are going to be on the road, so […]
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Minor Injuries Reported In Southern Minnesota Plane Crash
August 18, 2026
(Fairmont, Mn.)– Minor injuries were reported Monday when a small plane crashed southeast of Fairmont, near the Martin-Faribault county line. The names of the two people reportedly on board weren’t released and it was uncertain if they sought treatment at a hospital. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified and an investigation into the cause of […]
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Clay County Fair Announces Finalists For World’s Greatest County Fair Food Contest
August 18, 2026
(Spencer)– Finalists have been announced for the 2026 “World’s Greatest County Fair Food” contest. They include Brown Sugar Bacon Twizzles (Side Door Concessions, LLC); Chicken Cheesesteaks (Jersey Jo’s); Lily Fries (TnT Concessions); Loaded Mac ‘N’ Cheese Bowl (Stu’s BBQ); Peach Cobbler Donuts (Bask in the Donuts); and Puerto Rican Beef Empanada (La Borinqua). The best […]
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Local Marina Raises Funds For Humane Society Of NW Iowa
August 18, 2026
(Okoboji)– Parks Marina teamed up with Barletta Boats this June for Props, Paws & Poker, a charity poker run benefiting the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa. Boat, pet and poker fans in the Iowa Great Lakes gathered for an afternoon of fun as they made stops at Lakes area businesses and returned to the Marina […]
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Iowa D.O.T Accepting Input On Culvert Project On U.S. Hwy 18 East Of Hartley
August 18, 2026
(Hartley)– The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on plans to replace a culvert on Highway 18 west of O’Brien County Road M22, east of Hartley. A bid letting is scheduled for this coming November 28th with construction and completion scheduled for 2029. A detour will be in place while construction is underway. […]
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Report Details Economic Impact LRH Has On Dickinson County
August 18, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A recent report from the Iowa Hospital Association details the economic impact healthcare facilities have on the communities they serve. Among other findings, it shows Lakes Regional Healthcare provided nearly 3 million dollars in community benefits in 2025. LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington says that number is very significant… “Community benefit is […]
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