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First Birth Of 2026 At Spencer Hospital Occurs A Little More Than An Hour Into The New Year
January 2, 2026
(Spencer)– It didn’t take long for the first baby of 2026 to be delivered at Spencer Hospital’s Birth Center. Kyden Finley Heath arrived at 1:19 a.m. on January 1, 2026. Kyden was born to Kyla Heath of Spencer. “I made a joke about him being the New Year’s baby, but was shocked when it became […]
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Little Rock Woman Facing Burglary & Theft Charges
January 2, 2026
(Little Rock)– A Little Rock woman has been arrested on burglary and theft charges. Court documents say 47-year-old Jennifer Vasquez was taken into custody on Wednesday of this week. She’s accused of entering her estranged husband’s home without permission and stealing items belonging to his girlfriend. The complaint alleges the break-in happened on December 14th. […]
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January Is National Blood Donor Month
January 2, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– LifeServe Blood Center will be at the Dickinson County Expo Center on January 27th from 1:00 to 6:00. Tim Paluch, who is Director of PR and Marketing for LifeServe says January is typically a slower month for blood donations… “December and January are the slowest. Just because, you know, there’s just so many […]
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Dickinson County Farmers Urged To Attend Meeting Next Week Regarding ARC Payments
January 2, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A reminder of an informational meeting next week pertaining to reduced payments to Dickinson county farmers through the Agriculture Risk Coverage, or ARC program. As we reported previously, the county’s ag producers should have received a maximum payment of about $97 per acre based on regional yield data and weather challenges in 2024. […]
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Changes For Iowa School Bus Driver Training Taking Effect In New Year
January 2, 2026
(Des Moines)– Changes for school bus driver training in Iowa are taking effect with the start of the new year. House File 395 allows school districts to determine whether bus drivers are required to complete a specific training course. Previous state rules made those courses mandatory. Drivers will still need to maintain the same licensing […]
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No Injuries Reported In New Year’s House Fire In Cherokee
January 2, 2026
(Cherokee)– No injuries were reported in a house fire early Thursday in Cherokee. Firefighters were called around 1:00 am to an address on West Cherry Street and found visible fire and smoke upon arriving. Authorities say no one was home at the time the fire broke out. It was discovered by a passerby who called […]
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DNR Planning Improvements For Isthmus Park At Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery
December 31, 2025
(Orleans)– Some improvements are being planned for the Isthmus Park area on the north shore of East Lake Okoboji, just south of the fish hatchery in Orleans. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has put out a request for bids for tree and brush cutting, stump grinding and shoreline improvements, including rip rap, and turf […]
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Iowa SNAP Recipients Will See New Restrictions Starting January 1st
December 31, 2025
(Undated)– Millions who depend on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for food benefits will soon no longer be able to use it to buy things like soda and candy. At least 18 states are making changes to the food program, according to the Department of Agriculture. Changes vary by state, but largely include bans […]
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New Law Means More Iowa Residents Will Usher In 2026 With Fireworks
December 31, 2025
(Undated)– A new Iowa law will allow residents to celebrate the New Year with fireworks. Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law back in May that prohibits local governments from banning or restricting fireworks on July 3rd, July 4th, and December 31st. This means fireworks are allowed on private property from 9 a.m. on December 31st […]
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