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Part-Time Magistrates Appointed In Several NW Iowa Counties

June 2, 2025

(Sioux City)– The District Three Magistrate Nominating Commissions for a number of northwest Iowa counties met recently and appointed part time Magistrates to serve in their respective counties. A new four-year term of service commences this coming August 1st. The appointments include Lisa Mazurek in Cherokee county; Abby Walleck in Clay county; David Forsyth in […]

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Man Wanted For Domestic Incident In Palo Alto County Arrested In Buena Vista County

June 2, 2025

(Emmetsburg)– A man wanted in connection with a domestic incident this past Thursday near Emmetsburg has been taken into custody. 43-year-old Jeremy Rink of Marathon was arrested in Buena Vista county and was extradited to Palo Alto county on a charge of 1st offense domestic abuse assault bodily injury.

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Man Wanted In Palo Alto County Domestic Incident Arrested In Buena Vista County

June 2, 2025

(Emmetsburg)– A man wanted in connection with a domestic incident this past Thursday near Emmetsburg has been taken into custody. 43-year-old Jeremy Rink of Marathon was arrested in Buena Vista county and was extradited to Palo Alto county. He was charged with 1st offense domestic abuse assault bodily injury.

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There Are Concerns Locally Over Potential Changes To Medicaid & Possible Impacts

June 2, 2025

(Spencer)– Proposed cuts to Medicaid being debated in Congress would trickle down to the nation’s smallest communities that rely on that funding to keep providing mental health services. Lawmakers say they’re trimming the budget but intend to keep the most vital services intact. But research by K-F-F Health News shows mental health services are already […]

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RAGBRAI Officials Begin Inspections Of Route

June 2, 2025

(Milford)– RAGBRAI officials Sunday began inspecting this year’s route. RAGBRAI Chairman Matt Phippen says a group of riders Sunday inspected the first leg of the route from Orange City to Milford… Phippen says the pre-inspection teams are also taking some time to explore the pass-through and overnight cities… Today (Mon.), Phippen says the route inspection […]

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Boil Advisory For Some Arnolds Park Residents Lifted

May 31, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– The boil advisory issued Friday for Arnolds Park residents along 232nd Avenue south of 202nd Street has now been lifted. A notice had been put out earlier this (Saturday) evening saying it was being extended until further notice. But another notification went out shortly before 7:30 pm stating the advisory was lifted. It […]

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Causing Air Quality Concerns Locally

May 31, 2025

(Undated)– Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been visible over the region the past couple of days. So far most of that has been aloft, but the National Weather Service says some of that smoke could start reaching the surface today (Saturday) and will likely linger into Monday. An air quality alert has been issued for […]

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St. Joseph’s Art Council Presents Father David Hemann on Sunday

May 31, 2025

(Milford) The St. Joseph’s Arts Council presents Father David Hemann on Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Father Hemann says he is looking forward to performing and explains what people can expect during the performance… Doors will open at 4:00 and they will be accepting a free will offering. A Welcome to Okoboji […]

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RAGBRAI Representatives To Be In Milford Sunday

May 30, 2025

(Milford)– RAGBRAI representatives will be in Milford Sunday (June 1st) to inspect the route. They’ll also be on hand for a public meeting at 5:30 pm Sunday (June 1st) at the old city hall, 1021 10th Street, and will be available to answer questions. Members of the public, business owners, vendors and others are invited.

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Boil Advisory In Effect For Some Arnolds Park Residents

May 30, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– A broken water main has resulted in a boil advisory being put into place for some Arnolds Park residents. The area affected is along 232nd Avenue south of 202nd Street. The notification was sent out at 5:43 PM Friday and will be in effect until that same time Saturday.

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