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A Bridge In NW Iowa Is Being Named In Memory Of Fallen Service Member
June 26, 2026
(Hospers)– A bridge north of Hospers will soon become a permanent memorial to a northwest Iowa soldier who gave his life while serving in Iraq. The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to dedicate the bridge carrying Iowa Highway 60 over Willow Creek as the Private First Class William E. Thorne Memorial Bridge on August 24th, the 20th […]
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Heat Wave To Affect The Region Beginning Sunday And Continuing Through The Upcoming Week
June 26, 2026
(Des Moines)– A heat wave is expected to move into the region this weekend. Meteorologist Ashley Bury of the National Weather Service in Des Moines says hot temperatures and high humidity will arrive on Sunday and last throughout next week… “Our highs each day all the way through much of the week including the 4th […]
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Illegal Immigrant Living In NW Iowa Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison On Federal Child Porn Charge
June 26, 2026
(Sioux City)– An illegal immigrant living in Rock Valley has been sentenced to six years in prison for possessing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District Of Iowa says 25-year-old Jesus Aranda-Martinez was sentenced today (Fri.) in federal court in Sioux City. He pled guilty in February of this year to the […]
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Clay County Fair Announces Entertainment Line Up For Coke Hospitality Tent
June 26, 2026
(Spencer)– The entertainment lineup for the Coke Hospitality Tent at this year’s Clay County Fair has been announced. Des Moines-based “The Punching Pandas” will perform the opening evening of the fair, September 12th; “Mariachi Los Rancheros” will take the stage September 13th; “Duff Ave” from Ames will perform September 14th and 15th; “Gladys Lite”, featuring […]
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NWS Sioux Falls Doppler Radar Down For Maintenance For A Week
June 25, 2026
(Sioux Falls, S.D.)– The doppler radar at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls is offline for maintenance and will remain that way for the next week. Todd Heitkamp, meteorologist in charge, says the work includes painting and the installation of a new protective cover on the radar. He says it’s work that can’t be […]
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Some Improvements Are Being Unveiled At A Popular Attraction In Southwest Minnesota
June 25, 2026
(Jeffers, Mn.)– Some improvements are being unveiled at a popular attraction in southwest Minnesota. The Jeffers Petroglyphs is home to thousands of native American rock carvings dating back to as long as 7,000 years ago. A newly renovated visitor center has opened for the summer that includes a recreated tipi; a reproduction petroglyph that visitors […]
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Emmetsburg Kiwanis Club’s Flight Breakfast Is July 5th
June 25, 2026
(Emmetsburg)– A longstanding event will take place over the 4th of July weekend in Emmetsburg. Mark Evans, President of the Emmetsburg Kiwanis, says they’ll be holding the 55th annual Flight Breakfast Sunday, July 5th, at the Emmetsburg Airport… “Our serving times are from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm and we serve pancakes, omelets, sausage and […]
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Multiple People Charged In Molotov Cocktail Incident Earlier This Year In Spencer
June 25, 2026
(Spencer)– An Archer man has been charged with attempted murder in an incident in February of this year in which a Molotov Cocktail was thrown into an apartment in Spencer. 26-year-old Walker Hollenbeck is charged in a criminal complaint. In the document, Spencer police say they were called February 11th to the 700 block of […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Appoint Deputy Medical Examiner
June 24, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County now has a Deputy Medical Examiner, pending formal approval by the State of Iowa. The Board of Supervisors Tuesday appointed Dr. Steve Vander Leest to the position. He’ll serve as a back up to the county’s head Medical Examiner, Dr. Brett Olson, when he’s out of town or not available. Supervisor […]
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