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Public Health Officials Warn Iowa Is At A High Risk Right Now For West Nile Virus

August 15, 2025

(Des Moines)– State health officials say there’s a high risk of West Nile Virus present throughout Iowa. This comes after the first human case of 2025 was recently confirmed in a man in northeast Iowa. Researchers at Iowa State University say that recent mosquito surveillance has shown the highest activity for the virus statewide in […]

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New Detour For Hwy 9 Between Hwy 86 & Osceola County Line Goes Into Effect Next Week

August 15, 2025

(Undated)– A new detour goes into effect next week for Highway 9 between Highway 86 and the Osceola county line. Beginning Wednesday, August 20th, weather permitting, the route will utilize Iowa Highway 86, Dickinson County Road A-22, Dickinson County Road M-34, Dickinson and Osceola County Road A-34 or 220th Street, and Osceola County Road M-18, […]

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August 15, 2025

(Undated)— Last year, in the final four weeks of summer, 45 people died on roadways in Iowa; Nearly 30% of those fatalities were caused by impaired driving, according to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB). The agency is partnering with law enforcement statewide to support efforts to decrease impaired driving. From August 15th to September […]

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12-Year-Old Leads Storm Lake Police On Pursuit

August 15, 2025

(Storm Lake)– Storm Lake Police say a 12-year-old boy led officers on a high-speed chase through residential streets Wednesday afternoon. Around 2:40 p.m., officers responded to reports of a reckless driver speeding and passing vehicles near the 200 block of Cayuga Street. Police attempted a traffic stop near East Lakeshore Drive and Chautauqua Park Drive, […]

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Arnolds Park City Officials Break Ground On New City Complex

August 14, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– A groundbreaking ceremony was held this afternoon on the construction of a new city complex in Arnolds Park that will house the city’s administrative offices, library, police and fire stations. The new facility will be located at the site of the current city hall and will be expanded to the east on some […]

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Anyone Interested In Buying Old Milford City Hall Urged To Attend An Open House

August 14, 2025

(Milford)– As we reported previously, the old Milford City Hall building at 1021 10th Street in Milford is for sale. The city will be holding an event this evening (Thursday, 8/14) for anyone interested in making an offer on the property, giving them a chance to see it firsthand. An open house will be held […]

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Kum & Go Stores In Okoboji & Spirit Lake To Become Mega Saver

August 14, 2025

(Undated)– What presently are Kum and Go Stores in Okoboji and Spirit Lake will soon be going under the Mega Saver name. The Maverik chain of convenience stores announced in April of 2023 it was acquiring the Kum and Go chain. Maverik has since opted to sell off some of the acquired Kum and Go […]

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IGL Chamber Getting Ready For A Couple Of Big Events This Fall

August 14, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– Summer may be winding down, but there’s still a lot to see and do in the Iowa Great Lakes. Blain Andera, President and CEO of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, says they have a couple of big events coming up, including the U of O Oktoberfest Saturday, September 27th… “We […]

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New Ticket Booths Will Greet Clay County Fairgoers This Year

August 14, 2025

(Spencer)– Those attending this year’s Clay County Fair will notice some big changes the very instant they enter the grounds. Fair General Manager Jason Brockshus says new ticket booths are being constructed… “They’re a new style. We partnered with EPS and Quail Construction. They’re constructing those this week. Brand new ticket booths. Not only will […]

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Arnolds Park City Hall To Close At Noon Today (Wed. 8/14) To Move Into Temporary Facility

August 14, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– If you have business to conduct at the Arnolds Park City Hall, you should take note of the fact city offices will be closing at noon today (Wed.) and will remain closed until Tuesday, August 19th. City administrative offices will be moving to a temporary location at the Lakes Center Mall in Arnolds […]

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