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DNR Planning Improvements For Isthmus Park At Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery
December 31, 2025
(Orleans)– Some improvements are being planned for the Isthmus Park area on the north shore of East Lake Okoboji, just south of the fish hatchery in Orleans. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has put out a request for bids for tree and brush cutting, stump grinding and shoreline improvements, including rip rap, and turf […]
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Iowa SNAP Recipients Will See New Restrictions Starting January 1st
December 31, 2025
(Undated)– Millions who depend on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for food benefits will soon no longer be able to use it to buy things like soda and candy. At least 18 states are making changes to the food program, according to the Department of Agriculture. Changes vary by state, but largely include bans […]
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New Law Means More Iowa Residents Will Usher In 2026 With Fireworks
December 31, 2025
(Undated)– A new Iowa law will allow residents to celebrate the New Year with fireworks. Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law back in May that prohibits local governments from banning or restricting fireworks on July 3rd, July 4th, and December 31st. This means fireworks are allowed on private property from 9 a.m. on December 31st […]
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Outgoing Mayor Of Spencer Gives Final Address
December 31, 2025
(Spencer)– The outgoing mayor of Spencer has some strong words for lawmakers in Des Moines, as they gear up for another session. They’ve once again made property tax reform a major goal when the Iowa Legislature reconvenes January 13th, 2026. Steve Bomgaars says any new restrictions on local governments will hinder their ability to serve […]
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Spencer Splash Pad Project Hits Fundraising Goal
December 30, 2025
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer announced this (Tues.) morning they have successfully raised the $500,000 in funding needed to construct a splash pad in the community. Another $700,000 for the project will come from Hotel/Motel tax revenue. City officials had earlier thought about bringing a bond issue to a vote that would have included funding […]
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Spencer Man Escapes Injury After Colliding With Semi Trailer
December 30, 2025
(Spencer)– A Spencer man escaped injury Monday but was issued citations when a vehicle he was driving collided with a semi on Highway 71 on the very north edge of Spencer. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Milton Rojas of Spencer was driving a 2004 Honda Accord southbound when he collided with a snowdrift […]
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Dickinson Supervisors Re-Visit Wages After Rescinding Action Taken A Week Ago
December 30, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson county supervisors Tuesday re-visited salary increases approved during last week’s meeting for elected and non-elected employees for the upcoming fiscal year. Supervisor Steve Clark made a motion last week for a three percent raise for elected and non-elected workers, including the board of supervisors. That motion passed 3-2 with supervisors Levi Markwardt […]
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Triple A Once Again Offering Tow To Go Program For New Year’s Holiday
December 30, 2025
(Des Moines)– The Triple A Tow to Go program is returning in Iowa for the New Years holiday. The effort is meant to decrease impaired driving by offering car owners a ride and a free tow of their vehicle within a ten-mile radius. The initiative is up and running now and continues through 6 a.m. […]
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Another Reminder Of Iowa’s First Day Hikes Coming Up This Thursday, January 1st, 2026
December 30, 2025
(Undated)– Another reminder of the first day hikes that will be taking place at state parks throughout Iowa Thursday. The initiative from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to get out and enjoy the amenities of state parks in their area, perhaps making it a New Year’s Resolution to get out and exercise […]
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