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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Makes A Stop In Milford
November 12, 2025
(Milford)– U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley made a stop this (Wed.) afternoon at Milford Manufacturing/Clary Lake Service. The main topic of discussion was the federal government shut down. Grassley says he would be in favor of an automatic continuing resolution that would avoid future shutdowns… “Senator Langford and Senator Johnson and I have voted for both […]
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Milford RAGBRAI Committee Distributes Proceeds
November 12, 2025
(Milford)– The Milford RAGBRAI Committee has distributed nearly $45,000 in revenue from various events associated with Milford being an overnight stop on this year’s route. Recipients include the Dickinson County EMS Association, Milford Commercial Club, the Campus Women’s Club, FFA, the Peterson Lions Club, Milford Boy Scouts, Clay County Fair, Little Sioux Orchard, Making Waves […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Hear Annual Report From CAASA
November 12, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– One local agency has been especially hard hit by the government shutdown. Stephanie Henrich, Executive Director of CAASA, the Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault, says in addition to other services, they also provide food assistance to victims of those crimes… Henrich presented her annual report to the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors […]
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Clay County Jury Finds Spencer Man Not Guilty On All Counts Of Sex Abuse
November 12, 2025
(Spencer)– A Spencer man has been acquitted of sexual abuse charges. A jury found Nathen Kuster innocent on all three counts of sexual abuse in the 2nd degree. The not guilty verdict was returned following a trial last week in Clay County District Court. Authorities had indicated the case stemmed from an investigation that involved […]
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Northern Lights Put On A Spectacular Display Throughout The Region
November 12, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, put on a stunning show across the northern U.S. Tuesday evening, and northwest Iowa was no exception. Many reported seeing the breathtaking display without the aid of a camera lens. The Aurora Borealis is the result of geomagnetic storms on the sun. The solar wind disperses the […]
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Spirit Lake City Council Approves New Recycling Agreement
November 12, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening voted 5-0 to renew an agreement with Waste Management for recycling services. City Attorney-Administrator Gregg Owens says under the new contract, residential customers will actually see their rates go DOWN… “The new five-year agreement with Waste Management will take the monthly residential rates almost all the […]
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Broken Gas Line Results In Evacuations At BVU In Storm Lake
November 12, 2025
(Storm Lake)– A Natural gas leak forced some evacuations Tuesday at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. It happened a little before noon when an underground contractor accidentally struck a large gas line on campus. Perimeters were established and a number of facilities on the campus were evacuated, with classes being canceled the rest of […]
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Man Arrested After Eluding Authorities
November 11, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– A Truman, Minnesota man faces charges stemming from an incident this past Friday in Jackson. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was attempting to pull over a vehicle around 1:44 pm in the parking lot at the Jackson Inn when the vehicle took off. The driver then jumped out of the […]
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City Of Spencer Accepting Applications For Reduced Solid Waste Rates
November 11, 2025
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer is accepting applications for a program that provides reduced rates for solid waste (garbage) for those meeting eligibility requirements. Low to moderate families may apply for the program now through December 5th by stopping in at Spencer City Hall or by calling city offices at 712-580-7200 to obtain an application […]
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