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Debate Over Wind Turbines Heating Up In Another NW Iowa County
May 30, 2025
(Ida Grove)– The debate over wind turbines is heating up in yet another northwest Iowa county. MidAmerican Energy wants to expand its Ida County wind turbine project. The company proposed eight to 16 additional turbines to the existing 200 turbines throughout the county. MidAmerican will need more landowners to consent to having turbines built on […]
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Dickinson County Museum To Hold Cemetery Walk
May 29, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– You’ll be able to take a walk into history this Sunday (June 1st). Dickinson County Museum Director Cole Clawson says they’ll be holding a Cemetery Walk at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake at 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm… Those planning to attend are asked to sign up in advance at the Dickinson County […]
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Strong Numbers Reported For Memorial Day Weekend In The Iowa Great Lakes
May 29, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The numbers are in from Memorial Day Weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes. Kiley Zankowski of Vacation Okoboji says it was a great kickoff to the season… She says the numbers were off somewhat compared to previous Memorial Day Weekends due largely to the weather. However Zankowski says area businesses reported good traffic […]
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National Guard Send-Offs Being Held
May 29, 2025
(Estherville)– Send-offs were held today (Thurs.) at various armories around Iowa for some 1,800 soldiers being deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. One of those ceremonies was held this (Thurs.) afternoon at the National Guard Armory in Estherville. Units being deployed include Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Iowa […]
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Pearson Lakes Art Center Season in Full Swing
May 29, 2025
The Pearson Lakes Art Center kicked off their season with the Dick Bauman Big Band on Memorial Day and Bob Kirschbaum the Executive Director of the PLAC says they are looking forward to another great season… Kirschbaum says they have a lot of great artists for the Visual Arts this summer… The Pearson Lakes Art […]
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2025 Walleye Weekend Grant Recipients Announced
May 29, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Six non-profit organizations in the Iowa Great Lakes have been awarded grants from this year’s Walleye Weekend. A total of $20,000 was awarded. This year’s recipients: Camp Foster YMCA ($1,000). These funds will be used to help share the joy of fishing and educate their campers on how to properly handle fish. The […]
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City Of Okoboji To Hold Its Annual Clean-Up Day Monday, June 2nd
May 29, 2025
(Okoboji)– The city of Okoboji will hold its annual Clean-Up Day this coming Monday, June 2nd. City Administrator Michael Meyers says it will be that one day only. He says residents are asked to keep a few things in mind when setting things out for pick up… You can find the prices for tags by […]
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MCW Breaks Ground On New K-12 School
May 29, 2025
(Sherburn, Mn.)– The Martin County West school District broke ground at the site of their new building on Wednesday and Superintendent Cori Reynolds says now the community will start to see things happen… Athletic Director Tom Elliot says there is a level of excitement throughout all the grades at MCW… Steph Wohlhuter, who is the […]
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Farmers Hoping For Return Soon To Warmer Temperatures
May 29, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– Area corn and soybean crops continue to look good, but Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services of Lakefield says it’s going to be important we break out of the unseasonably cool weather soon… Nesseth says the ongoing moisture has delayed the first cutting of alfalfa.
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Ocheyedan Woman Arrested On Burglary Charge
May 29, 2025
(Sioux Center)– An Ocheyedan woman has been arrested on burglary charges after an incident in Sioux Center. According to a criminal complaint, 33-year-old Kristen Nuzem of Ocheyedan is accused of taking prescription medication that did not belong to her. She was arrested on Friday. In his statement, a Sioux county deputy says Nuzum lives at […]
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