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Fire Prevention Week Being Observed This Week
October 6, 2025
(Milford)– This week, October 5th-11th, marks the observance of National Fire Prevention Week. Jason Simpson of the Milford Fire Department says this year’s theme is “Charge Into Safety: Lithium Ion Batteries In Your Home”… “The NFPA is putting out a lot of really good information because of all the lithium ion batteries out there and […]
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Major Act Announced For Risefest 2026
October 6, 2025
(Sheldon)– RISE Ministries has announced a new artist for RiseFest 2026. RiseFest is coming to Sheldon on June 12-13, 2026. This year’s lineup will include Christian Music artist Ben Fuller, who announced already during this year’s festival. Rob Rozeboom, Rise Ministries Founder and President, tells us about another artist they’ve recently confirmed is coming to […]
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Collision East Of Rock Rapids Claims Life Of A George Man
October 5, 2025
(Rock Rapids)– A George man has died, and a Minnesota man was taken to the hospital as a result of a crash near Rock Rapids on Friday. The Iowa State Patrol says 28-year-old Matthew Wieber of Benson, Minnesota, was driving a 2016 Peterbilt semi southbound on Lyon County Road K60 about three miles east Rock […]
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Clay County Authorities Seeking Info. In Hit-And-Run
October 3, 2025
(Spencer)– Authorities in Clay County are asking for the public’s assistance into the investigation of a hit-and-run. They say it took place in the early morning of September 25th. A black vehicle, possibly a 2003 or 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, hit a fence, a fence post, and a real estate sign in the 2000 mile of […]
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Suspects Arrested For Selling Fake Rolex Watches
October 3, 2025
(Storm Lake)– Police in Storm Lake say two men are facing felony theft charges after allegedly selling fake Rolex watches on Facebook Marketplace. On Sept. 24, a local resident reported trading a 2010 Camaro for a Rolex—only to discover the watch was counterfeit. Investigators soon linked the case to a similar report earlier in the […]
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Kwik Star Making Plans For Penny Phase Out
October 3, 2025
(La Crosse, WI)– A major Midwest convenience store chain will soon start phasing out pennies. Kwik Star says they’ll adjust their registers to round prices for cash purchases down to the nearest nickel once they can no longer get pennies from banks. Prices for those using debit or credit cards will remain the same. The […]
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INHF Representatives Give Updates On Lakes Area Projects
October 3, 2025
(Okoboji)– Representatives of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation provided updates on a number of projects they’re involved with in the Iowa Great Lakes during a presentation Thursday put on by the Dickinson County Conservation Board. Brian Fankhauser, Senior Land Stewardship and Bluff Lands Director, says the list has grown in recent years… “It’s literally dozens […]
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Good Neighbors Fund Of Dickinson County Launches 2025 Fund Drive
October 3, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The annual fundraising campaign is underway for the Good Neighbors Fund of Dickinson County. That word from Chairman Luke Donnenwerth… “The goal this year is a record for us. It’s $100,000 and that starts here in October and that runs through April of 2026. You’ll start to see fliers show up in your […]
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Cherokee County Authorities Investigating Two Attempted Child Abductions
October 3, 2025
(Cherokee)– Authorities in one northwest Iowa county are investigating two attempted child abductions. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office says the first attempted abduction took place around 3:00 pm Tuesday, September 30th, at a city park in Cleghorn. Authorities say two children, ages 4 and 10, were playing at the park when a pickup drove up. […]
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