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JCC Senior Awarded Federated/Basin Scholarship
February 20, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– A senior at Jackson County Central High School has been some financial assistance for college. Aliza Liepold of Lakefield is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship through the Federated Rural Electric/Basin Electric scholarship program. She plans to attend the University of South Dakota and major in biology and then seek an optometry degree. […]
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Several Grass Fires Reported In Region During Wednesday’s High Winds
February 20, 2026
(Undated)– Burn piles reignited by strong wind were said to have been the cause of fires Wednesday in Lyon and O’Brien counties. The George Fire Department was called around 11:45 am to a grass fire on the edge of the George city limits. Several trees, a small square hay bale and a burn pile were […]
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MORNING JUICE – Jackson Recreation Survey
February 19, 2026
Luke Ewald and Logan Lynn stopped by to break down the City of Jackson Parks, Trails, Recreation, & Amenities Survey which is available now online.
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World-Renowned Violist To Perform In NW Iowa
February 19, 2026
(Spencer)– The Spencer Adventist Church is bringing a World-Renowned Violinist to the area. Jaime Jorge is bringing the Healing Music Concert Tour to Spencer on Friday February 27th at 7:00. Jorge was born in Cuba in 1970 and began studying the violin at age 5. Eddie Luke, Pastor at Spencer Adventist Church, says they are […]
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Resident Of Mexico Sentenced For Illegal Re-Entry After Being Found Living In NW Iowa
February 19, 2026
(Sioux City)– A resident of Mexico who had been living in northwest Iowa recently after illegally re-entering the U.S. has been sentenced in U.S. District Court. 49-year-old Jesus Banuelos-Lepe was sentenced Wednesday to four years in federal prison after having pled guilty previously to one count of illegal re-entry as a felon. The U.S. Attorney’s […]
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A NW Iowa County Has Been Awarded A Grant For Emergency Response Boat
February 19, 2026
(Rock Rapids) (KIWA, KSOU)– The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool to assist in water rescues and flood events. Deputy Alex Waagmeester says they were awarded a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation that allowed them to purchase a 2026 Crestliner boat and trailer, along with some electronic equipment… “We kind […]
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Collision Of Semi, SUV On West Edge Of Spirit Lake Sends One Person To The Hospital
February 19, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A collision late Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 9 and 219th Avenue near Indian Hills on the west edge of Spirit Lake sent one person to the hospital. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old Michael Elgersma of Spirit Lake was driving a 2009 Ford Explorer eastbound and 63-year-old Lawrence Johnson […]
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DNR: Rapidly Deteriorating Ice Bringing An Early Close To Ice Fishing Season
February 18, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say the recent 50 and 60 degree weather has quickly taken a toll on the ice, and is bringing an early end to the ice fishing season. DNR officials say in the last two days, a UTV went through the ice on East Lake Okoboji […]
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