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Second Production Of The Season At OST Is An Agatha Christie Classic
June 30, 2026
(Okoboji)– The curtain goes up this (Tues.) evening on the second production of the season at Okoboji Summer Theatre. “Murder on the Links” hits the stage. Actor Rob Doyen says the murder/comedy was written by Agatha Christie… “She’s a fascinating writer and very prolific. I don’t know how she kept writing these things and making […]
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Orleans City Council Discusses Drainage
June 30, 2026
(Orleans)– A drainage issue in the area of the pump house at the intersection of 140th Street and Hill Avenue in Orleans was among the items on the agenda Monday evening for a special session of the Orleans City Council. Mayor Bill Maas says there was some discussion over changing the road grade in that […]
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Iowa Utilities Commission Investigating Safety Record Of A Regional Utility Provider
June 30, 2026
(Des Moines)– A state regulatory agency has launched an investigation into a regional utility provider and its compliance with state and federal pipeline safety regulations. The Iowa Utilities Commission, or IUC, is conducting a review of Black Hills Energy following a 2025 inspection of the company’s Spencer Unit, which includes natural gas pipelines in 18 […]
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A Northwest Iowa Ag Cooperative Has Announced Some Major Changes
June 30, 2026
(Cherokee)– Two northwest Iowa elevators are changing course. AgState has announced it will shut down grain operations at two of its locations, calling the move a difficult but necessary step for the cooperative’s long term stability. In a press release, leaders confirmed they will close the grain portion of the Granville site and stop receiving corn […]
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Clean Up Underway Following Severe Storms
June 30, 2026
(Lake Park)– A lot of clean up is getting underway across the area after severe storms packing damaging winds roared through between 2:00 and 2:30 am this (Tues.) morning. Winds in many cases were estimated at between 60 and 80 mph. Monitoring equipment in Lakefield, Minnesota recorded a 97 mph gust. Dickinson County Emergency Management […]
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Spirit Lake School Board Hires Firm To Conduct Facility Study
June 29, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake School Board voted 5-0 in a special session this (Mon.) afternoon to hire Beck Engineering, Incorporated of Spirit Lake to conduct a review of the district’s facilities. Superintendent Dr. David Smith tells KUOO news it’s part of a strategic plan the board has put into place and will serve as […]
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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Participates In Rural Healthcare Round Table In Spirit Lake
June 29, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A member of Iowa’s Congressional delegation made a stop today (Mon.) in Spirit Lake. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley was involved in a roundtable discussion of healthcare topics at Lakes Regional Healthcare. He says he remains committed to maintaining access to healthcare and keeping hospitals open throughout rural Iowa… “We have 89 critical access […]
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Nature Night Out Event Planned for July 10th
June 29, 2026
(Okoboji)– An upcoming event at the Dickinson County Nature Center will give couples the opportunity to reconnect outdoors, while also providing some learning experiences to their children. Community Relations Director Amy Heibult says Nature Night Out: Campfire Cooking will be held July 10th from 6:00 until 8:00 pm… “We have at the Maser Monarch Lodge […]
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A Piece Of Lakes Area History Is Coming To A Local Golf Course
June 29, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– A piece of history in the Iowa Great Lakes will soon be preserved at a local golf course. The historic iron-framed swing bridge that was at the grade between East and West Lakes Okoboji back in the early 1900’s is being incorporated with a project at Emerald Hills Golf Course. Nick Christensen of […]
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