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Dickinson County Food Pantries Continue To Experience High Demand
August 28, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Food pantries in Dickinson county are continuing to see an increase in demand. Kim Wermersen represents the Board of Supervisors on the Dickinson County Hunger Coalition. He gave an update on July’s numbers at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting, saying the demand is only expected to continue on an upward trend, especially as new restrictions […]
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ILCC To Once Again Hold Third Age College
August 28, 2025
(Estherville)– You’ve probably heard the saying “you’re never too old to learn”. Iowa Lakes Community College has a program designed with just that in mind. Melissa Haukap of ILCC says they’ll be offering their Third Age College series this fall through the “Seniors Active in Learning” or SAIL program… “It’s an opportunity for those that […]
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Corridor Board Has Two New Members
August 28, 2025
(Spencer)– There are two new members on the Board of Directors of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation. They are Thomas Nelson, a Commercial Lender at Bank Midwest in Spirit Lake, and Doug Vlasman, Manager of Business and Community Development at Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative in Estherville. They were appointed earlier this summer to fill […]
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One NW Iowa Town Implements Contingencies For Police Protection
August 28, 2025
(Paullina)– One northwest Iowa community is having to make some contingencies for law enforcement protection. Paullina Mayor Marlin Sjaarda says police chief Nathan Bremer had turned in his retirement letter, and that the city had intended to replace Bremer — but in the meantime, they were going to utilize the services of Reserve Officer Cain […]
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Clay Co. Fair, Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Collaborate For Special Day At This Year’s Fair
August 28, 2025
(Spencer)– One of the eight days of this year’s Clay County Fair will be dedicated to Iowa and its ties to rock ‘n roll. Fair General Manager Jason Brockshus says they’ve partnered with the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association to bring Iowa Music Day to the Clay County Fair on Thursday, September 11th… “We’ll […]
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Renovations Continue At Spring Run Shooting Range
August 28, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Renovations continue at the Spring Run shooting range. Dickinson County Supervisor Steve Clark told fellow board members Tuesday he’s pleased with the work that’s been done so far at the facility… “They’ve done a lot of berm work and taking the old shooting tubes out and trying to make it much more user […]
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South Dakota Man Charged With 1st Degree Murder After A Body Is Found In A Spencer Alley
August 27, 2025
(Spencer)– A South Dakota man has been charged in the death of a man who’s body was found Tuesday night in an alley in downtown Spencer. A criminal complaint filed by Spencer police says officers were called to a report of a man who was unconscious and bleeding badly in the alley west of the […]
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George Man Sentenced On Federal Drug Charges
August 27, 2025
(Sioux City)– A George man will spend a little more than 10 years in prison on federal drug charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 40-year-old John Rothkehl pled guilty in April of this year for conspiring, possessing, and distributing methamphetamine. He was sentenced last week in U.S. District Court […]
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Spirit Lake Fire Dept. Holding Its Annual Dance This Weekend
August 27, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Previously we told you about fundraisers coming up over the Labor Day Weekend for the Arnolds Park-Okoboji and Milford Fire Departments. The Spirit Lake Fire Department has an event of its own. Chief Pat Daly says they’ll hold their annual dance… “It’s going to happen on Friday, August 29th. We’ll be there from […]
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