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Good Progress Being Made On Lower Gar Bridge Project
March 18, 2026
(Milford)– Construction of a bridge over the Lower Gar Outlet is running well ahead of schedule thanks to the mild winter which allowed an early start, pretty much right after the culverts were removed. Dickinson County Engineer Jeff Rose… “The contractor has been able to drive the substructure for the bride on the south side, […]
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City Of Spencer Asked To Participate In Study That Could Change How Flood Predictions Are Made
March 18, 2026
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer has been invited to participate in some research that could change how flood predictions are made. City Manager Kevin Robinson told the city council Monday the University of Iowa Flood Center has invited Spencer to be a part of the effort that would also involve Rutgers University and a federal […]
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Spirit Lake Rezoning Recommendation Winds Up In 2-2 Tie Vote
March 18, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– With one member absent, a motion at Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Spirit Lake Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend the city council rezone some land just west of the Indian Hills Golf Course wound up in a 2-2 tie vote. Presumably that would mean the City Council will consider the matter at […]
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Train Collides With Pickup In Lyon County
March 18, 2026
(Lester)– One person died Tuesday when a train collided with a pickup at a crossing near Lester, in Lyon county. The Iowa State Patrol says the 2026 Ford pickup westbound on 110th Street and the BNSF train was southbound when the collision occurred. The pickup then rolled and caught fire. The driver of the pickup […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Expressing Concern Over Proposed Development
March 17, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County Supervisors are expressing concern over a residential development being proposed for some land recently annexed into the city of Spirit Lake, just west of Indian Hills Golf Course. A resident living in the Weather End area on the northwest side of West Lake Okoboji expressed concerns at this (Tues.) morning’s meeting […]
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Spencer Residents Urged To Participate In Housing Survey
March 17, 2026
(Spencer)– Spencer residents are being urged to participate in a housing survey. City Manager Kevin Robinson says the city has contracted with a Nebraska community planning and research consulting firm to conduct the survey… “We strongly encourage everybody in the community to fill this out. It will give us a good grasp on the term […]
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Estherville City Council Sets Date For Public Hearing On Phillips Pavilion Project; Finalizes Property Purchase For New Fire Station
March 17, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening approved the third reading and adopted an ordinance making South 17th Street from 1st Avenue South to 3rd Avenue South a one-way street. The temporary change will be in place during the ELC Stadium Complex project. The council also signed off on an addendum of a purchase agreement […]
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Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp. Finalizing Plans For Build My Future Event
March 17, 2026
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is finalizing plans for its first annual “Build My Future” event. Joanne Fallon, Business Retention and Workforce Partnership Coordinator for the Corridor says 52 businesses in their four county service area will be represented at the April 23rd event. She says over 800 students from a number of […]
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