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Another Reminder Of The REAP Regional Assembly Later This Month In Okoboji
July 8, 2026
***NOTE: This story has been revised from a previous version which had an incorrect date*** (Okoboji)– Another reminder of the Region 3 REAP, or Resource Enhancement and Protection Assembly meeting coming up later this month in the Iowa Great Lakes. The July 23rd session will be hosted by the Dickinson County Conservation Board and will […]
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Streamside Buffer Pilot Program Being Expanded
July 8, 2026
(Des Moines)– A pilot project to improve water quality in the greater Des Moines Watershed is being expanded. The Streamside Buffer pilot project was started in August of last year to assist farmers and landowners in establishing perennial buffers along streams, creeks, rivers and drainage ditches to reduce nutrient runoff. The pilot project is now […]
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Arnolds Park City Council To Hold ANOTHER Public Hearing On Minnewashta Campground/Boat Ramp
July 8, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– A public hearing regarding the future of a boat ramp and campground is on the agenda for this (Wed.) evening’s Arnolds Park City Council meeting. The city for some time now has been weighing options for the Minnewashta Campground and boat ramp. The city council held a public hearing on the same topic […]
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Frustrations Grow Even More Over Financial Discrepancies In One Area School District
July 8, 2026
(Graettinger)– Questions and concerns over financial discrepancies in two northwest Iowa school districts continues to grow, along with frustration from residents. The Graettinger-Terril and Ruthven-Ayrshire School Districts revealed the issues back in June, saying they hired a firm to conduct an audit. The school board was scheduled to address the findings of that report Tuesday […]
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Spencer City Council Awards Bid For Tree Removals/Pruning
July 7, 2026
(Spencer)– Some more dead and dying trees in Spencer will be coming down soon. The city council Monday evening awarded the low bid of $17,000 to a Rock Valley company to do the work. Parks and Recreation Director Bob Fullhart says it will involve the removal of 25 trees… “It’s just trees scattered around town […]
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The 4th Of July Holiday Weekend Was A Busy One For APO Fire/Rescue
July 7, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The 4th of July holiday weekend was a busy one for Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue personnel. The department says it responded to 15 medical calls and came in contact with 22 patients. Four responses involved the fire boat for medical emergencies on the water. The department was also on standby for four […]
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City Of Spencer Reviewing Nuisance Animal Ordinance
July 7, 2026
(Spencer)– Ongoing issues with stray animals, more specifically cats, has the city of Spencer considering some changes to its nuisance ordinance. City Manager Kevin Robinson told the city council Monday evening the current ordinance requires any animal that’s kept in the city to belong to someone as a pet, otherwise it’s defined as being a […]
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UDMO Awarded Grant For Its Food Pantry Operations
July 7, 2026
(Graettinger)– A non-profit agency that works with the government to address food security, housing, early childhood education, family development, energy assistance, and other essential services has received a grant to help feed northwest Iowans. Upper Des Moines Opportunity has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Taylor Family Farms Foundation to support food pantry operations […]
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Disaster Proclamation Issued For Osceola County
July 7, 2026
(Des Moines, IA) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Osceola county in the aftermath of severe storms. It’s the result of severe weather starting on June 29th. The proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program and allows state resources to be used in recovery […]
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