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Clay County Fair Photography Dept. Establishes Special Division For America’s 250th Anniversary
June 8, 2026
(Spencer)– The Clay County Fair is offering a new division this year in its Photography Department. Fair officials say the new division will document landmarks, architecture, events and community spirit that have helped shape Spencer’s history and is being offered in conjunction with the nation’s 250th anniversary. They add the 250th anniversary theme is also […]
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Westport School House To Open For Another Season
June 8, 2026
(Okoboji)– Dickinson county’s last remaining one room school house will once again be open to visitors this summer. Amy Heibult, Community Relations Director for the Dickinson County Conservation Board, says the Westport Schoolhouse at Kenue Park, just west of the Nature Center and Maser Monarch Lodge, will open for the season Tuesday, June 9th… “This […]
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Latest Report: Drought Conditions Expanding In Iowa
June 5, 2026
(Des Moines)– The latest drought monitor for the state of Iowa issued Thursday (June 4th) shows dry conditions in late May resulted in an increased region of the state being designated as “abnormally dry”, with severe drought conditions ongoing in northwest Iowa, including western portions of Lyon, Sioux and Plymouth counties. The remainder of northwest […]
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Authorities Warn Of Scammers Seeking Bank Account Information
June 5, 2026
(Undated)– Authorities throughout the region are again reminding everyone NOT to give out personal information to anyone on the phone or through email. Numerous law enforcement agencies say they’ve been getting reports from residents being contacted from someone claiming to be with a bank stating that their account has been compromised. In some cases, spammers […]
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Flagfest Coming Up June 12th-14th In Spencer
June 5, 2026
(Spencer)– Flagfest in Spencer is now less than a week away, with the festivities getting underway Friday, June 12th. Events that day will include the annual Spencer Tail Twisters fundraiser, a park party, pet parade, kid’s pedal pull, touch a truck, kiddie train, Knights of Columbus BINGO, Spurs and Speed at the Clay County Fairgrounds […]
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Graettinger-Terril School Officials Addressing Some Financial Discrepancies
June 4, 2026
(Graettinger)– Officials with a local school district say they’re looking into some financial discrepancies and are taking steps to prevent something similar from happening again. A Facebook post by the Graettinger-Terril Board of Education says an internal review turned up the discrepancies related to shared-service financial records with the Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District, adding “the […]
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REAP Assemblies To Be Held In Coming Weeks Across Iowa, Including One In Okoboji
June 4, 2026
(Des Moines)– A popular program in Iowa that helps fund outdoor recreation, conservation and historic preservation projects will have a series of regional meetings in coming weeks, including one in Okoboji. The REAP, or Resource Enhancement and Protection program, has been in existence since 1989. Michelle Wilson, REAP program coordinator for the Iowa DNR, says […]
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Another Area City Is Looking At Beefing Up E-Bike, Scooter Ordinances
June 4, 2026
(Estherville)– Another area community is looking into beefing up ordinances on bikes and scooters, especially those that are equipped with electric motors. Estherville City Administrator Penny Clayton told the city council earlier this week she’s currently reviewing information from other communities… “And that has been an ongoing topic of conversation. I actually pulled off two […]
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