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JCC Superintendent Barry Schmidt Hired To Lead The Pine Island, Mn. Community School District

May 13, 2025

(Jackson, Mn.)– Jackson County Superintendent Barry Schmidt has been hired to lead the Pine Island, Minnesota Community School District. The school board there voted Monday to hire Schmidt as that district’s next Superintendent. Schmidt will begin his new job with the Pine Island district this coming July 1st, pending finalization of his contract.

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Two Area Fire Depts. Battle Hay Bale Fire

May 12, 2025

(Terril)– Two area fire departments spent a portion of their Monday afternoon battling a hay bale fire. The Terril Fire Department was called to the area of 2832 270th Street southwest of Terril a little before 12:30 PM. The Milford Fire Department was also called for additional water and manpower. The Fostoria Fire Department was […]

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U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra Files To Run For Iowa Governor

May 12, 2025

(Des Moines)– U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra of Hull is running for Iowa Governor. Feenstra today (Mon.) filed papers with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board indicating his intent to run for the seat as a Republican in 2026. Several other Republicans have also been expressing an interest in a run for Governor, including Attorney […]

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Arnolds Park Amusement Park Opens This Saturday (May 17th) For Its 136th Season

May 12, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park Amusement Park opens for the season this Saturday, May 17th. CEO Jon Pausley says visitors will notice some big changes before they even walk through the main gate… When it comes to that, Pausley says the Live at The Lakes Concert Series at Preservation Plaza will kick off May 31st. […]

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Family Nature Night Coming Up Friday (May 16th) At Horseshoe Bend

May 12, 2025

(Okoboji)– The Dickinson County Conservation Board will host a Family Nature Night Friday, May 16th from 5:00 until 6:00 pm. Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says it will be taking place at Horseshoe Bend County Park southwest of Milford… Heibult says this is a peak time for bird watching and just enjoy the outdoors in […]

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Credit Card Skimmers Discovered At Two NW Iowa Dollar General Stores

May 12, 2025

(Undated)– Authorities say credit card skimmers have been discovered at at least two Dollar General Stores in northwest Iowa. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says the devices were found on credit card readers at Dollar General Stores in George and Rock Rapids. They say anyone that paid with a credit card at those stores in […]

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Disaster Assistance On The Way For Iowa Farmers

May 12, 2025

(Des Moines)– Iowa farmers will receive disaster relief assistance starting this month. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the roughly 688-million-dollars allocated to Iowa is the most for any state. This includes farmers with livestock and crops affected by drought, tornadoes, or flooding over the past two years. Livestock producers who had losses due to […]

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A Special Honor For KUOO, Q102 & Y100 Sports Director Scott Nolte

May 10, 2025

(Estherville)– A very special honor for one of our very own. Scott Nolte, Sports Director for KUOO, Q102 and Y100, is the 2025 recipient of the Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. The award is presented each year by the Iowa Lakes Community College Friends and Alumni Association in memory of Hall who was a former […]

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Atlas At The Lakes Holding Fundraiser Monday (May 12th)

May 10, 2025

(Spirit Lake)– ATLAS of the Lakes Area is holding a fundraising event this coming Monday evening, May 12th. Executive Director Tonya Kuranda says the organization serves people in the community who are facing hardships… Atlas will be holding a fundraiser Monday night at the Well Coffee House & Eatery from 4:30 to 6:00. You can […]

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City Officials In Okoboji Say Timing Issues With Stoplights On Hwy 71 Should Be Solved Soon

May 9, 2025

(Okoboji)– City officials in Okoboji say they are well aware of timing issues with the stoplights on Highway 71 through that city and that corrective measures are being taken. City Administrator Michael Meyers reported at a recent council meeting that as part of the Highway 71 project, the city installed a new traffic detection system, […]

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