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Iowa Transportation Commission Seeking Input
July 25, 2025
(Ames)– The Iowa Transportation Commission is beginning the process to update the State Transportation Plan and is seeking public input. The plan provides a framework for how future investments should be made to the state’s multimodal transportation system, including aviation, public transit, rail, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, highways and water transportation. Iowans can give input […]
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New Surgeon Joins Northwest Iowa Surgeons
July 25, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A new general surgeon is joining Northwest Iowa Surgeons. Benjamin Branigan, M.D., will begin seeing patients at the beginning of August. He recently moved to the lakes area after completing his general surgical residency in Des Moines at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital. Dr. Branigan grew up in Omaha and spent summers in […]
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Additional Details Released In Estherville RAGBRAI Death; Man Who Died In Jackson County Mis-Identified By Authorities
July 24, 2025
(Estherville)– Authorities in Estherville have released the identity of a bicyclist who collapsed and later died at a local hospital as RAGBRAI was passing through that city earlier in the week. Estherville police identify him as 63-year-old Thomas McCarthy of Arizona. Police Chief Brent Shatto says Estherville Ambulance personnel administered CPR and an AED on […]
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Newly Restored Paintings Of Abbie Gardner’s Story About To Go Back On Display
July 24, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Two of four paintings chronicling Abbie Gardner’s story have been restored and will soon be back on display at the Abbie Gardner Cabin Visitors Center in Arnolds Park. The restorations were made possible by a $3,300 grant from the local Okoboji Queen Questers chapter, with the remaining 20 percent of the cost covered […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Vote To Terminate A 28E Service Agreement
July 24, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted 5-0 to cancel a 28E agreement with an agency providing some services through the state’s newly re-vamped mental and behavioral health system that went into effect July 1st. The previous system was made up of 32 different regions throughout the state. The new system is […]
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Pearson Lakes Art Center Gearing Up For Art In The Park
July 24, 2025
(Okoboji)– Pearson Lakes Art Center is getting ready for one of its signature events. Danielle Clouse Gast says the annual Art In The Park is coming up Saturday, August 2nd… “We have nearly 60 artists involved in the show this year in a variety of media. You’re going to see painters, jewelers, fiber artists, sculpture, […]
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RAGBRAI Officials Report Death Of A Second Participant, This One In Estherville
July 24, 2025
(Estherville)– We’re learning a second person has died in this year’s RAGBRAI event. The Iowa State Patrol confirms a rider died in Estherville Tuesday. Estherville Emergency Medical Service personnel say they responded around 7:00 am after getting a report of an unconscious rider. That person was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where they […]
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City Officials In Estherville Say They Were Pleased With How RAGBRAI Went
July 23, 2025
(Estherville)– Officials in Estherville say they’re pleased with how RAGBRAI went in that community. City Administrator Penny Clayton expressed her gratitude to everyone that made it possible… “All of the volunteers, all of the city employees, all of the council members. Every person in our community, whether they were on a volunteer committee or they […]
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Estherville City Council Member Says He’s Moving & Will Be Stepping Down
July 23, 2025
(Estherville)– A longtime member of the Estherville city council says he’ll be stepping down next month. Dave Seylar made the announcement at a council meeting Wednesday evening… “Our next meeting will be my last because I’m moving out of the ward that I’m in.” Seylar represents ward three. His term was to expire at the […]
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