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Local Educators Awarded Funding
September 16, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A group of educators at Spirit Lake High School has received a $2,000 grant as part of Voya Financial’s 2026 Unsung Heroes awards competition. Katlyn Ackerman, Krysta Coy, and Jamie Axlund are the only winners in the entire state of Iowa and are one of only 50 winning submissions to receive the award. […]
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ILCC Experiencing Continued Enrollment Growth
September 16, 2026
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College is reporting a 4.4 percent growth in enrollment this fall compared to a year ago. College officials say the growth occurred across both transfer and career and technical programs with transfer majors increasing 13 percent from a year ago and 50 percent over the last two years. ILCC officials say […]
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Disability Awareness & 1st Responders Day Is Underway At Clay County Fair
September 16, 2026
(Spencer)– Today (Wed.) marks another full day of events at the Clay County Fair. CEO and General Manager Jason Brockshus says it’s Disability Awareness and First Responder’s Day at the fair… “We’re going to invite a lot of those special needs folks to the grounds. Mike Feathersten with Goldstar Amusements is awesome and will run […]
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Collision Seriously Injures Two People
September 16, 2026
(Ireton)– A two vehicle collision Wednesday in Sioux county left two people seriously injured. The Iowa State Patrol says 37-year-old Derek Jungeward of Hawarden was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Impala northbound on Dipper Avenue when he crossed the center line and collided with a southbound 2004 Ford F150 driven by 68-year-old Carmen Noteboom of Spencer. […]
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ILCC TRIO Program Awarded Federal Funding
September 15, 2026
(Estherville)– The TRIO Talent Search program at Iowa Lakes Community College has been awarded $2 million in federal funding. College officials say it will allow the college to continue offering the program another five years. The TRIO program provides students access to educational guidance, college and career exploration and resources designed to help them successfully […]
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Day Four Of Clay County Fair Is Underway
September 15, 2026
(Spencer)– It’s day four of the Clay County Fair. It’s Senior’s Day and FFA Day. CEO/Manager Jason Brockshus says FFA students will be involved in what’s called “career development events”… Other highlights today (Tues.) include an antique tractor pull and Martina McBride with special guest Abbie Callahan in front of the grandstand at 7:30 pm, […]
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Two More Historic Paintings Depicting Spirit Lake Massacre To Be Restored
September 15, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The final two of the four paintings Abbie Gardner used to illustrate her experiences during the Spirit Lake Massacre are about to be restored. Maryanna Hubbard of the local Questers organization says the paintings will travel some 350 miles where an artist who specializes in such work will perform the restorations… Hubbard says […]
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Organizers Of Iowa Water Conference Hoping To Gain Attention Of State Lawmakers
September 15, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Organizers of this year’s Iowa Water Conference coming up later this week in the Iowa Great Lakes are hoping the messages that will be delivered there wind up in the ears of state lawmakers. Steve Wiseman, a local outdoors enthusiast, says the event has taken a renewed importance this year given what’s been […]
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Additional Details Released Into Saturday Boat Crash In Francis Sites Area
September 14, 2026
(Spirit Lake)— We’re learning some additional details into a boat crash Saturday on East Lake Okoboji. The Iowa DNR says it took place around 7:00 pm. A press release says a 42-foot-long catamaran style racing boat was operating on East Lake Okoboji between Stoney Point and the Narrows when it collided with a dock and […]
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September Is Life Insurance Awareness Month
September 14, 2026
(Undated)– September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, a reminder for Iowans to make sure their policies are up to date and to make sure they’re properly covered. Russell Gibson, Consumer Advocate with the Iowa Insurance Division, says this month is a good time to ask yourself some questions and consider what changes you might need […]
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