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This Week Marked The Anniversary Of One Of The Worst Natural Disasters To Hit The Iowa Great Lakes
July 10, 2026
(Des Moines)– Thursday marked the anniversary of one of the worst natural disasters in Iowa history. Heavy snows in early 1993 followed by summer rainstorms prompted flooding to begin that July 9th. The flooding caused severe damage in the Iowa Great Lakes, and resulted in some big changes being made to infrastructure. The National Guard […]
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Additional Details Being Released Into Grant Awarded To UDMO To Assist Some Local Food Pantries
July 10, 2026
(Graettinger)– We told you in some recent newscasts about a grant awarded to Upper Des Moines Opportunity, or UDMO, to support its food pantry operations in five of the 12 counties they serve in the region. As we reported, the $20,000 grant from the Taylor Family Farms Foundation will assist the agency’s food pantries in […]
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Spirit Lake American Legion Holding Free Lunch In Honor Of America’s 250th
July 10, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Who says you can’t get a free lunch any more? The Spirit Lake American Legion is proving that you actually can, with an event they’ll be putting on this Saturday, July 11th. They’ll be serving up burgers, hot dogs, beans, salads, cake and a drink from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the […]
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A Former Mayor And Very Active Community Member Will Serve As Grand Marshall For This Year’s Pioneer Days Parade
July 10, 2026
(Milford)– A former Mayor and a longtime advocate for the city of Milford has been selected as this year’s Grand Marshal of the Milford Pioneer Days Parade. Steve Anderson is also a retired veteran with over 22 years of service with the Iowa and South Dakota National Guard. He is currently the Superintendent of the […]
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Spencer Hospital Recognized For Stroke Care
July 10, 2026
(Spencer)– A local hospital is receiving some special recognition for stroke care. Spencer Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Rural Recognition Silver Award. Stroke is the number 4 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S according to the American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. […]
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Sanborn Man To Make A Plea On Drug Charges
July 10, 2026
(Primghar)– A plea deal appears to have been reached with a Sanborn man who was arrested last year on multiple drug charges in O’Brien county. According to a criminal complaint filed by the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Hunter Koontz of Sanborn is accused of selling methamphetamine to confidential informants on several occasions in 2025. […]
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BRASL Is This Saturday, July 11th
July 9, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Another big bike ride will take place this weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes. The Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake, or BRASL, is this Saturday. Krista Smith of the Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce says this year’s ride will once again feature three different routes… “All the routes will start in downtown Spirit […]
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Body Of A Spirit Lake Man Found At A Mason City Park
July 9, 2026
(Mason City)– An investigation is underway after the body of a Spirit Lake man was found at a park in Mason City. Police in Mason City were notified a little after 1:00 am Wednesday of a man who was found unresponsive on the ground at Lester Milligan Park in Mason City. Officers arrived on the […]
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20th Annual River Of The River Is This Weekend In Jackson
July 9, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– Rhythm of the River is this weekend at Fort Belmont in Jackson. Organizer Hannah Rossow says this marks the 20th anniversary for the event, with bands that have performed over those years making return appearances… “We’re super grateful that they want to come back. They love it and we love it, so we’re […]
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