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A SW Minn. Daycare Has Been Tossed A Financial Lifeline
December 4, 2025
(Slayton, MN)– The Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota is receiving a cash lifeline to stay open. On Tuesday, the Murray County Board of Commissioners approved as much as 500-thousand dollars in loans for the rural child care center. Wonder World is the only licensed child care center in Murray County in Minnesota’s southwest corner. […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Has Two New Board Members
December 4, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Two new faces have joined the Board of Directors of the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association. Gar Lambert of the lakes area, was selected to represent the Northwest Region and Barb Andersen Rogers the Southwest Region. The two became directors in November, 2025. The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association is now […]
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Spirit Lake Man Among Those Receiving Governor’s Lifesaving Awards
December 4, 2025
(Des Moines)– A Spirit Lake man was among four Iowans presented with the Governor’s Lifesaving Awards during a ceremony at the statehouse in Des Moines. Kyle Peterson was given the Lifesaving with Valor Award for his actions on January 5th of this year when he rescued a couple after the UTV they had been riding […]
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North Dakota Ruling Could Derail Carbon Pipeline Project
December 4, 2025
(Bottineau, ND) — A carbon dioxide pipeline project impacting Iowa could be derailed by a ruling from a North Dakota judge. The judge ruled in favor of landowners who challenged a state law requiring residents to allow carbon dioxide to be stored beneath their property if 60 percent of their fellow landowners approve it. Summit […]
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NW Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund Awarded Funds For Low Income Programs
December 3, 2025
(Des Moines)– A regional housing authority will receive a share of $12.2 million in grants awarded today (Wed.) by the Iowa Finance Authority. The Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund is getting $555,000 for initiatives to develop or preserve housing for low-income households. It includes things such as rental assistance, home ownership support, and assistance […]
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Estherville City Council Approves Neighborhood Facade Grants
December 3, 2025
(Estherville)– The exterior of some houses in Estherville will be getting some upgrades thanks to some $48,000 in grants the city council awarded Monday. City Administrator Penny Clayton says 14 applications were received in the latest round of grants through Estherville’s Neighborhood Facade Grant Program. She says Excel! Estherville, which oversees the program, recommended 12 […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Urban Renewal Extension For Housing Project
December 3, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a request to extend an urban renewal district from 10 years to 15 years for a new residential development on the south side of Spirit Lake in the Southern Hills Area. Spirit Lake City Attorney-Administrator Gregg Owens says a developer is planning to build 55 […]
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Spencer City Council Approves Main Street 2nd Floor Apartment Disaster Housing Grant Program
December 3, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Tuesday evening approved a Main Street 2nd Floor Apartment Disaster Housing Grant program. City Manager Kevin Robinson says it’s being made possible in part through disaster funding from the state and the Iowa Economic Development Authority… “So the state of Iowa has $400,000 earmarked for Spencer, Iowa, to match dollar […]
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Former West Lyon Softball Coach Accused Of Sexual Exploitation Pleads Not Guilty
December 3, 2025
(Inwood)– A former northwest Iowa softball coach has pleaded not guilty to having sex with a student. Alexis Severson is accused of having a long-term relationship with a student at West Lyon High School. She’s accused of seducing the student into a relationship that produced unlawful sexual acts. The 26-year-old Severson resigned in September after […]
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