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Spencer’s Kiwanis Clubs Make Donation To Spencer Fire Dept. In Memory Of Doug Duncan
July 1, 2026
(Spencer)– Spencer’s three Kiwanis Clubs have made a combined donation to the Spencer Fire Department in memory of Doug Duncan, who served many years as Fire Chief. Duncan was also a longtime member of the Spencer Kiwanis After Five club. Chief Jesse Coulson says they plan to combine the $600 donation with contributions from Duncan’s […]
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FEMA Awards Disaster Funding From 2024 Flood
July 1, 2026
(Washington, D.C.)– The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $27 million in disaster funding to northwest Iowa communities ravaged by flooding in 2024. More than $22 million will go the city of Rock Valley for a buyout program affecting 104 properties; Sioux Rapids will receive $149,000 also for a housing buyout; Hawarden is […]
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Second Production Of The Season At OST Is An Agatha Christie Classic
June 30, 2026
(Okoboji)– The curtain goes up this (Tues.) evening on the second production of the season at Okoboji Summer Theatre. “Murder on the Links” hits the stage. Actor Rob Doyen says the murder/comedy was written by Agatha Christie… “She’s a fascinating writer and very prolific. I don’t know how she kept writing these things and making […]
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Orleans City Council Discusses Drainage
June 30, 2026
(Orleans)– A drainage issue in the area of the pump house at the intersection of 140th Street and Hill Avenue in Orleans was among the items on the agenda Monday evening for a special session of the Orleans City Council. Mayor Bill Maas says there was some discussion over changing the road grade in that […]
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Iowa Utilities Commission Investigating Safety Record Of A Regional Utility Provider
June 30, 2026
(Des Moines)– A state regulatory agency has launched an investigation into a regional utility provider and its compliance with state and federal pipeline safety regulations. The Iowa Utilities Commission, or IUC, is conducting a review of Black Hills Energy following a 2025 inspection of the company’s Spencer Unit, which includes natural gas pipelines in 18 […]
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A Northwest Iowa Ag Cooperative Has Announced Some Major Changes
June 30, 2026
(Cherokee)– Two northwest Iowa elevators are changing course. AgState has announced it will shut down grain operations at two of its locations, calling the move a difficult but necessary step for the cooperative’s long term stability. In a press release, leaders confirmed they will close the grain portion of the Granville site and stop receiving corn […]
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Clean Up Underway Following Severe Storms
June 30, 2026
(Lake Park)– A lot of clean up is getting underway across the area after severe storms packing damaging winds roared through between 2:00 and 2:30 am this (Tues.) morning. Winds in many cases were estimated at between 60 and 80 mph. Monitoring equipment in Lakefield, Minnesota recorded a 97 mph gust. Dickinson County Emergency Management […]
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Spirit Lake School Board Hires Firm To Conduct Facility Study
June 29, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake School Board voted 5-0 in a special session this (Mon.) afternoon to hire Beck Engineering, Incorporated of Spirit Lake to conduct a review of the district’s facilities. Superintendent Dr. David Smith tells KUOO news it’s part of a strategic plan the board has put into place and will serve as […]
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