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HLP Issues Another Update Regarding Classes Following Elementary Boiler Issue
January 6, 2026
(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park School District issued an update this (Tues.) morning regarding the resumption of classes Wednesday (Jan. 7th). As we reported previously, beginning tomorrow (Wed. Jan. 7th) and continuing until the construction of the new elementary building is completed, pre-school, TK and kindergarten students will attend classes at the Presbyterian Church in […]
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Some NW Iowa Fire Depts. Awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants
January 6, 2026
(Undated)– Some area fire departments have been awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Nearly $350,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were awarded to 105 rural fire departments throughout Iowa to assist with wildfire suppression, personal protective and communications equipment. In northwest Iowa, grants were awarded to the Cherokee, Cleghorn, […]
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Hundreds Attend Meeting Regarding Discrepancy In ARC Payments To Dickinson County Farmers
January 6, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson county farmers and others impacted by what they say was a miscalculation of Agriculture Risk Coverage, or ARC payments in 2024, attended an informational and awareness meeting this (Tues.) morning in Spirit Lake. Kevin Range, a Dickinson county farmer who was among those who organized the session, tells KUOO news their goal […]
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Sanitary Sewer Televising, Cleaning To Get Underway In Spencer
January 6, 2026
(Spencer)– Some maintenance work will be getting underway today (Tues.) on a portion Spencer’s sanitary sewer system. Public Works Director Mark White… “They were going to start in February but due to the mild conditions right now they’re getting a head start on that. The project scope of the sanitary sewer evaluation study will televise […]
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Spencer City Council Opts To Fill Ward 4 Vacancy Through Appointment
January 6, 2026
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to fill the vacant ward 4 seat by appointment. Those interested in seeking the position will fill out an application. They will then appear before the council and make a presentation. At that same meeting, the council will then make a selection. Council member Tom Nelson […]
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Estherville Moving Forward With Final Design Of Pavilion/Shelter House Project
January 6, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening approved an agreement with Spencer-based CMBA to finalize design plans for the Phillips Pavilion and shelter house projects at the site of the former outdoor pool along the West Fork of the Des Moines River. The proposal is not to exceed $42,000. The total project has an estimated […]
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Winter Games Cheerleader Voting Underway
January 5, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Voting for Winter Games Cheerleaders got underway today (Mon.) and continues tomorrow (Tues.). Morgan Strauss of the Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce says you can vote in person or online… “You can head over to uofowintergames.com and under our information tab you go down to cheerleaders and all the nominees are listed […]
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Some Area City Councils Hold First Meetings Of New Year This (Mon.) Evening
January 5, 2026
(Undated)– Some area city councils hold their first meetings of the new year this (Mon.) evening. Appointments, the annual report from the fire department, an updated 28E agreement for the Iowa Great Lakes Drug Task Force, union agreements for police and public works, administrative salaries, and an engineering agreement for the Phillips Pavilion project are […]
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IGL Fishing Club Gearing Up For Annual Wild Game Feed
January 5, 2026
(Royal)– The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club holds a major fundraising event this coming Saturday, January 10th. Board member Russ Sweet says they’ll be holding their annual Wild Game Feed at Haggy’s in Royal. The doors will open at 5:30 pm with the meal consisting of a fish fry and pheasant being served at 6:30 […]
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