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Iowa Lakes Community College To Hold Veteran’s Day Program
November 10, 2026
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College will be hosting a ceremony Wednesday in conjunction with the observance of Veterans Day. It gets underway at 11am in the Janice K. Lund Performing arts center at the Estherville Campus. Tim Ireland, Director of the Iowa Lakes Veteran’s Center, says two of the keynote speakers are veterans who work […]
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Former NW Iowa Daycare Provider Sentenced In Death Of A Child
November 10, 2026
(Emmetsburg)– A former northwest Iowa daycare provider has been sentenced in connection with the death of a 23-month-old infant who was under her care back in 2023 at an Emmetsburg Day Care Center. 31-year-old Hannah Priest received an indeterminate prison term of up to 50 years, with eligibility for parole. Priest was charged with one […]
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Lake Park City Council Discusses Whether To Move Forward With Another Fire/EMS Bond Referendum
November 10, 2026
(Lake Park)– With one abstention and one member absent, the Lake Park City Council voted to express intent to bring a bond referendum for a new fire/EMS facility back to the voters in roughly a year or so. It comes after a $4.6 million proposal fell short of receiving a 60 percent super majority required […]
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Veterans Day Observance Results In Change In Yard Waste Collection In Okoboji
November 9, 2026
(Okoboji)– There will be a bit of a change in this week’s scheduled pick up of yard waste in the city of Okoboji. With Veteran’s Day falling on Wednesday (Nov. 11th), the usual day of the pickup in Okoboji, yard waste instead this week will be collected on TUESDAY (Nov. 10th). City officials in Okobji […]
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Dickinson County Museum Hosting Special Event
November 9, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– You’ll be able to view some local history in a special way this Thursday (Nov. 12th) evening at the Dickinson County Museum in Spirit Lake. Museum Director JeanAnn Myhre says they’ll be holding a flashlight tour in the historic Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Depot, or Steve’s Depot, named in memory […]
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IGL Fishing Club Gearing Up For Its Annual DNR Night
November 9, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club holds its annual DNR night and raffle fundraiser this Thursday, November 12th at The Roof Garden in Arnolds Park. Doors will open at 5:30 pm with the DNR presentation at 7:00 pm. Pizza will also be served during the event. Club member Dean Jacobsen says a number […]
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Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp. Accepting Award Nominations
November 9, 2026
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is seeking nominations for its 16th Annual Business Recognition Luncheon coming up January 27th, 2027. Awards will be presented for Small Business Excellence, Large Business Excellence, Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Professional of the Year. Nominations are based on contribution to the local economy, recent expansion, new […]
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Preliminary Planning Underway For Possible Recreational Trail From Jackson To Fairmont
November 9, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– Long range plans are being developed for a recreational trail from Jackson to Fairmont. Luke Ewolt of Jackson County Trails says it’s an extension of an earlier concept they had… “The original concept was let’s look at getting a trail to Alpha, whether it’s maybe using that railroad bed because part of it […]
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Program Thursday (Nov. 12th) To Talk About Enhancing Downtown Areas
November 9, 2026
(Sioux Rapids)– Community leaders, business owners and residents across northwest Iowa will have an opportunity to strengthen their downtown business districts and encourage economic growth. Hometown Pride communities are partnering with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to host a free presentation titled Ten Essentials for Downtowns at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Sioux […]
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