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Concern Increasing Among Local Health Officials As Measles Cases Continue To Climb Nationally

June 3, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– Concern is growing as measles cases continue to increase nationwide. 1,088 cases have been reported in 33 states, including one case in Iowa that was documented just a few days ago. Katy Carey of Dickinson County Public Health offers this advice if you haven’t had the measles vaccine or you’re unsure of your […]

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Grand Opening Of Sherwood Forest Park Being Pushed Back

June 3, 2025

(Okoboji)– The ribbon cutting and grand opening of Sherwood Forest Park in Okoboji that was scheduled for June 12th has been pushed back. It’s now scheduled for 10:00 am Thursday, July 17th. A press release from the Dickinson County Conservation Board, which is developing the new park, says unexpected delays and final installations have forced […]

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Spencer Fire-Rescue Adds Two New Boats To Its Fleet Of Equipment

June 3, 2025

(Spencer)– Spencer Fire-Rescue has some new equipment to assist in water rescues. Chief Jesse Coulson told the city council Monday they now have two rigid flat bottom boats… Coulson says the acquisition of the new boats was made possible through fundraising. A report from a consultant that evaluated the city’s response to last year’s flood […]

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Preparations for the 67th Season at the Okoboji Summer Theatre are Underway

June 3, 2025

Some of the students have arrived on site at the Okoboji Summer Theatre and Michael Burke, Director of Production and Operations, says they have already been busy… Ruth Ann Burke, Executive Director of the Okoboji Summer Theatre says they are looking forward to the upcoming season and you can attend the pre-season Gala called A […]

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Spencer Chamber Gearing Up For Flagfest June 12th-15th

June 2, 2025

(Spencer)– Flagfest in Spencer will be held June 12th-15th with a wide range of activities for the entire family. Blake Goss of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce says things kick off Thursday, June 12th with a Reading Under the Stars and Star Gazing event put on by the Clay County Conservation Board and Spencer Reads. […]

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Part-Time Magistrates Appointed In Several NW Iowa Counties

June 2, 2025

(Sioux City)– The District Three Magistrate Nominating Commissions for a number of northwest Iowa counties met recently and appointed part time Magistrates to serve in their respective counties. A new four-year term of service commences this coming August 1st. The appointments include Lisa Mazurek in Cherokee county; Abby Walleck in Clay county; David Forsyth in […]

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Man Wanted For Domestic Incident In Palo Alto County Arrested In Buena Vista County

June 2, 2025

(Emmetsburg)– A man wanted in connection with a domestic incident this past Thursday near Emmetsburg has been taken into custody. 43-year-old Jeremy Rink of Marathon was arrested in Buena Vista county and was extradited to Palo Alto county on a charge of 1st offense domestic abuse assault bodily injury.

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Man Wanted In Palo Alto County Domestic Incident Arrested In Buena Vista County

June 2, 2025

(Emmetsburg)– A man wanted in connection with a domestic incident this past Thursday near Emmetsburg has been taken into custody. 43-year-old Jeremy Rink of Marathon was arrested in Buena Vista county and was extradited to Palo Alto county. He was charged with 1st offense domestic abuse assault bodily injury.

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There Are Concerns Locally Over Potential Changes To Medicaid & Possible Impacts

June 2, 2025

(Spencer)– Proposed cuts to Medicaid being debated in Congress would trickle down to the nation’s smallest communities that rely on that funding to keep providing mental health services. Lawmakers say they’re trimming the budget but intend to keep the most vital services intact. But research by K-F-F Health News shows mental health services are already […]

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RAGBRAI Officials Begin Inspections Of Route

June 2, 2025

(Milford)– RAGBRAI officials Sunday began inspecting this year’s route. RAGBRAI Chairman Matt Phippen says a group of riders Sunday inspected the first leg of the route from Orange City to Milford… Phippen says the pre-inspection teams are also taking some time to explore the pass-through and overnight cities… Today (Mon.), Phippen says the route inspection […]

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