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Clay County Fair & Events Center Win Awards
November 25, 2025
(Spencer)– The Clay County Fair and Events Center took home some honors from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions Virtual Awards Show held November 20th. They were recognized for Commercial Exhibits and Concessions, receiving the distinction of being the Best of the division the Clay County Fair competes in. They were also honored for […]
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Palo Alto County Crash Claims A Life
November 25, 2025
(Emmetsburg)– A pedestrian was killed and two others sent to hospitals following a three-vehicle crash Friday in Palo Alto county. The Iowa State Patrol says it happened around 5:20 pm at an intersection between Emmetsburg and Mallard. A crash report indicates 19-year-old Austin Stokes of Mallard was driving a Dodge Ram eastbound when he collided […]
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City Of Milford Looking At Major Residential/Commercial Development Near New Elementary School Site
November 25, 2025
(Milford)– A major residential/commercial development is in the works on the northwest side of Milford, near the site of the new Okoboji Elementary School. The City Council Monday reviewed possible financing for a new sanitary sewer lift station. Mayor Steve Anderson says it would open up a wide area for development… “The discussion has been […]
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Nominations Now Being Accepted For Winter Games Cheerleaders
November 24, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Winter Games Cheerleaders. Morgan Strauss of the chamber says nominees must be 21 of age or older and a resident of Dickinson county… “These nominations stay open for the whole month of December, so if you need time to think […]
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Federated REA Awards Funds Through Operation Round Up Program
November 24, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– Jackson, Minnesota-based Federated Rural Electric Association has awarded a little more than $19,000 in grants through their Operation Round Up program. 22 organizations were awarded funding. Officials say 38 applications were received for the 62nd round of funding, totaling nearly $105,000. A list of recipients can be seen below. The deadline for submitting […]
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Health Officials: You May Want To Get That Flu Shot Now If You Haven’t Yet
November 24, 2025
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu death of the respiratory virus season this year. Officials announced the fatality on Friday, saying an older adult from the southwest portion of the state passed away. While overall flu activity remains low in Iowa, experts are encouraging people to […]
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Dickinson County Nature Center Has A New Naturalist
November 24, 2025
(Okoboji)– There’s a new face at these days at the Dickinson County Nature Center. Ashley Tieden has joined the staff as the new naturalist. She explains what her new duties consist of… “Which mainly involves giving educational programs to kids and adults around the county and in some parts out of the county. We do […]
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Work At A Railroad Crossing To Impact Traffic Next Week On Hwy 75 Near Merrill
November 21, 2025
(Merrill)– Work next week at a railroad crossing on Highway 75 south of Merrill is going to result in some delays. The Iowa D.O.T says crews will be closing lanes and shifting traffic in both directions Tuesday and Wednesday, November 25th and 26th. Motorists traveling through that area will need to allow for some extra […]
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