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YIP Students Having A Busy Holiday Season
December 22, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Students in the Okoboji Foundation’s Youth In Philanthropy program are keeping busy over the holidays. They’ve launched their eighth annual “Project Christmas”. Through an anonymous donation from a foundation member, Youth in Philanthropy students are provided funds to purchase gifts for less fortunate families and foster families in Dickinson county. This year’s program […]
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Arrests Made In Lyon County Courthouse Burglary/Vandalism
December 22, 2025
(Rock Rapids)– Two suspects are in custody for burglarizing the Lyon County Courthouse last week. They were arrested on Saturday in Spearfish, South Dakota. Police say Luciano Eliseo Sanchez and Brandon Lyle High Pipe broke into the courthouse, smashed windows and caused significant damage throughout the building overnight between December 16th and 17th. They face […]
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Lake Park Awarded CAT Grant For Silver Lake City Park Renovation
December 19, 2025
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded a $900,000 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant for renovations at Silver Lake City Park in Lake Park. As we’ve reported previously, the project includes replacement of outdated playground equipment, a paved loop trail with seating to view the lake, shelter house improvements, additional spaces for […]
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ILCC Performing Arts Dept. About To Begin Auditions For Upcoming Production
December 19, 2025
(Estherville)– The Performing Arts Department at Iowa Lakes Community College is gearing up for their next production. Director Lincoln Larsen says they’ll be putting on “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center in April, with auditions getting underway next month… “We’re going to be holding auditions from January […]
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JCC School Board Launches Search For New Superintendent
December 19, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson County Central School Board has decided to launch a full search for its next superintendent, rather than offer a long-term contract to interim leader Dr. Mike Neubeck. Neubeck, who has served in the position since July, earned strong marks in a midyear review earlier this month. JCC Board Chair Tina Polz […]
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Authorities Offer Advice For Those Who MUST Travel In Conditions Similar To What We Experienced Thursday
December 19, 2025
(Undated)– Thursday’s blizzard conditions that resulted in localized areas of zero visibility caught many motorists off guard, resulting in numerous pileups on roads throughout the region, with injuries reported in some of them. Kevin Krull, a trooper with the Iowa State Patrol, says there are several things to keep in mind if you MUST travel […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Has New Leadership
December 19, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association has some new officers. Ted Poulsen has been selected as the new President and Chairman of the board, Kirk Webb as Vice President and Becky Brockmann, Secretary. Ted Poulsen, the new President of the association stated, “I am honored and humbled to be elected to this […]
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Nationwide Arrest Warrants Issued For Two Suspects In Lyon County Courthouse Burglary/Vandalism Case
December 19, 2025
(Rock Rapids)– Nationwide arrest warrants have been issued for two suspects in connection with the burglary at the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation into the break-in which occurred during the overnight hours of December 16th into the early morning of December 17th, has led to the […]
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Financially Troubled Jackson Ambulance Service Awarded State Grants
December 18, 2025
(Jackson, Mn.)– The financially strapped ambulance service in Jackson has been awarded a couple of state grants. City officials say the first award is a $63,855 “Earn While You Learn” grant, which will allow Jackson Ambulance Service to hire and train up to six EMS apprentices in 2026 at no direct cost to the City. […]
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