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NW Iowa Kiwanis Clubs Combine Forces For Hygiene Backpack Project
July 20, 2026
(Undated)– Five northwest Iowa Kiwanis Clubs have once again joined together for a project ensuring every local student starts the school year with dignity, confidence and the essentials they need to succeed. The Hygiene Backpack Project involves clubs from Emmetsburg, Estherville, Milford, Spencer and Spirit Lake. One club purchases the backpacks while the others supply […]
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Everly Man Selected As Dean Of 2026 Dickinson County Fair
July 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– VerDon Schmidt , of rural Everly, was named the 2026 Dean of the Dickinson County Fair Sunday night, July 19, during the annual concert and Fair Board supper. Schmidt has been active in the Dickinson County Fair and Dickinson County Extension Board for many years and most recently retired after many years of […]
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Ribbon Cutting Held For Sherwood Forest Park
July 20, 2026
(Okoboji)– A new park in Okoboji that’s owned and managed by the Dickinson County Conservation Board has been open several weeks now, but an event this (Mon.) morning made it official. A ribbon cutting was held for Sherwood Forest Park at the site of what used to be The Inn Golf Course at 3301 Lakeshore […]
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Search Warrant Executed In Drug Investigation Results In Two Arrests
July 20, 2026
(Peterson)– A search warrant executed back on July 16th in Peterson landed two men in jail on drug charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says the search was conducted at 9 East 3rd Street in Peterson where deputies found marijuana and drug paraphernalia. 50-year-old Norman Escalera was charged with possession of a controlled substance…3rd offense…a […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Amended Recycling Agreement With Superior
July 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors last week approved an amended agreement for a recycling drop-off facility in Superior. The county contributes financially to Superior in exchange for allowing residents in unincorporated areas to also utilize the facility. Supervisor Kim Wermersen says the site there is getting bombarded since one in Orleans closed […]
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Findings Of Routine Audit Of Spirit Lake School District Released
July 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A routine audit of the Spirit Lake Community School District shows revenues totaled a little more than $21.7 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30th, 2025. The report says that’s up 8.7 percent over the prior year. Expenses for the year ended June 30th, 2025 totaled $21.8 million, up nearly 12 […]
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Construction Of New Jail In Osceola County Nearing Completion
July 20, 2026
(Sibley)– Construction of a new jail in Osceola county is nearly complete. Sheriff Kevin Wollmuth says they’re down to just some finishing touches… “They’re still projecting a late August/early September opening or move in date, and hopefully that holds true. Right now they’re inside painting and installing doors and putting the finishing touches on things.” […]
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Emmetsburg School Board Enters Land Purchase Agreement For New Elementary School With Contingency
July 20, 2026
(Emmetsburg)– The Emmetsburg School Board has entered into an agreement to purchase land for a new elementary school. Information posted on the district’s Facebook page says it’s contingent upon voter approval of a bond issue for the new school. It doesn’t mention a purchase price of the land. The site is located near the Emmetsburg […]
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Terril Boil Order Is No Longer In Effect
July 18, 2026
(Terril)– The boil order previously in effect for Terril has been lifted as of 12:20 pm today (Saturday, July 18th). Mayor Julie Thiesen says tests have come back satisfactorily, resulting in the order being canceled. It had been in place since this past Thursday as the result of work that was being done as the […]
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