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Deadline To Apply For Upcoming Clay County Leadership Institute Is June 30th
June 22, 2026
(Spencer)– The deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 Clay County Leadership Institute is quickly approaching. The 10-month program helps participants better understand their community while developing leadership skills and building relationships with fellow leaders from throughout Clay county. It’s open to both current and emerging leaders. A limited number of scholarships are available and will […]
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Spencer Retail Kickstarter Committee Awards Funds To Assist In The Retention Of A Local Business
June 22, 2026
(Spencer)– The Spencer Retail Kickstarter Committee has awarded a $20,500 grant to assist a local business. Jennifer Lange is acquiring Speed Printers in Spencer and plans to expand the operation. The Spencer Retail Kickstarter Committee consists of representatives from the city of Spencer, several banks, Spencer Main Street, Spencer Municipal Utilities and the Spencer Chamber. […]
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George-Little Rock Voters To Decide Fate Of A Bond Issue
June 22, 2026
(George)– Voters in the George/Little Rock School District will be deciding on the fate of a bond issue when they go to the polls in November. Superintendent Amanda Miller says the board voted to proceed with the ballot measure based on a survey of the district’s residents… “We are looking at in our elementary in […]
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Iowa Rocks Talent Competition Returns
June 22, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association is putting out a call for entries for the 2026 Iowa Rocks Talent Contest. Ted Poulsen, President of the organization, says it’s open to young musicians throughout Iowa who are under the age of 21. He says it gives them the opportunity to showcase their talents, […]
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Single Vehicle Crash Claims A Life
June 22, 2026
(Storm Lake)– A single vehicle crash Sunday morning near Marathon in Buena Vista county claimed the life of a Storm Lake man. The Iowa State Patrol says 58-year-old Andrew Lincoln of Storm Lake was driving a 2007 Lincoln MKX eastbound on 480th Street east of Buena Vista County Road M54 when the vehicle left the […]
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Authorities Investigate Apparent Drowning On East Lake Okoboji
June 19, 2026
(Okoboji)– Authorities are investigating an apparent drowning on East Lake Okoboji. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says the Okoboji Police Department received a report of a missing person on Thursday. Authorities were called to the walking docks at Edgewater Plaza in Okoboji a little after 5:30 pm Thursday after getting a report that someone walking […]
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Fire Destroys Garage & Contents
June 19, 2026
(Sheldon)– Fire Thursday evening in Sheldon destroyed a garage and its contents, including two vehicles. Fortunately, authorities say no injuries were reported. Firefighters responded to 901 6th Street in Sheldon a little before 7:30 pm and found heavy smoke and flames coming from an overhead door on the south side of the garage. Two hose […]
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State Audit Report Turns Up Some Concerns In Armstrong
June 19, 2026
(Armstrong)– A report by the State Auditor’s Office into financial records for the city of Armstrong has turned up 18 findings. The report covers the time period of July 1st, 2024 through June 30th, 2025. Issues that were identified include a lack of segregation of duties, lack of utility reconciliations, disbursements that exceeded budgeted amounts, […]
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Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Project Continues In Southern Clay County
June 18, 2026
(Gillette Grove)– Work to reclaim and restore prairie on 425 acres of land in southern Clay county continues. The Iowa DNR acquired what’s known as the Callahan Tract from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation in 2023. The land is located near Gillette Grove and is now part of the Little Sioux Wildlife Area. Nearly 20 […]
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