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Search Warrant Executed In Drug Investigation Results In Two Arrests
July 20, 2026
(Peterson)– A search warrant executed back on July 16th in Peterson landed two men in jail on drug charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says the search was conducted at 9 East 3rd Street in Peterson where deputies found marijuana and drug paraphernalia. 50-year-old Norman Escalera was charged with possession of a controlled substance…3rd offense…a […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Amended Recycling Agreement With Superior
July 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors last week approved an amended agreement for a recycling drop-off facility in Superior. The county contributes financially to Superior in exchange for allowing residents in unincorporated areas to also utilize the facility. Supervisor Kim Wermersen says the site there is getting bombarded since one in Orleans closed […]
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Findings Of Routine Audit Of Spirit Lake School District Released
July 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A routine audit of the Spirit Lake Community School District shows revenues totaled a little more than $21.7 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30th, 2025. The report says that’s up 8.7 percent over the prior year. Expenses for the year ended June 30th, 2025 totaled $21.8 million, up nearly 12 […]
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Construction Of New Jail In Osceola County Nearing Completion
July 20, 2026
(Sibley)– Construction of a new jail in Osceola county is nearly complete. Sheriff Kevin Wollmuth says they’re down to just some finishing touches… “They’re still projecting a late August/early September opening or move in date, and hopefully that holds true. Right now they’re inside painting and installing doors and putting the finishing touches on things.” […]
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Emmetsburg School Board Enters Land Purchase Agreement For New Elementary School With Contingency
July 20, 2026
(Emmetsburg)– The Emmetsburg School Board has entered into an agreement to purchase land for a new elementary school. Information posted on the district’s Facebook page says it’s contingent upon voter approval of a bond issue for the new school. It doesn’t mention a purchase price of the land. The site is located near the Emmetsburg […]
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Terril Boil Order Is No Longer In Effect
July 18, 2026
(Terril)– The boil order previously in effect for Terril has been lifted as of 12:20 pm today (Saturday, July 18th). Mayor Julie Thiesen says tests have come back satisfactorily, resulting in the order being canceled. It had been in place since this past Thursday as the result of work that was being done as the […]
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FEMA Announces Disaster Funding
July 18, 2026
(Washington, D.C.)– The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Friday it’s releasing additional funds to several northwest Iowa entities severely impacted by flooding in 2024. Locally, the city of Spencer is getting nearly $212,000 to repair and replace the interior and exterior of buildings and contents. Grand Avenue Community Outreach in Spencer is receiving a little […]
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G-T-R-A Superintendent Placed On Administrative Leave
July 18, 2026
(Graettinger)– Marshall Lewis, the joint superintendent of the Graettinger-Terril and Ruthven-Ayrshire School Districts, has been placed on administrative leave. It’s the result of action the two school boards took in a joint session Thursday evening. No reason was immediately given for the action and school officials aren’t commenting. It comes amid revelations of financial disparities […]
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Iowa Ag Secretary Visits Wetland Project In Clay County
July 17, 2026
(Gillett Grove)– Iowa’s Ag Secretary made a stop Thursday in Clay county. Mike Naig toured a recently completed wetland restoration on a farm near Gillett Grove. He says projects like that are vital to improving the quality of run-off before it reaches streams, rivers and lakes and eventually, water treatment facilities… “You have to keep […]
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