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Restoration Of An Emmet County Lake Is Now Complete
November 3, 2025
(Wallingford)– Restoration of a lake in Emmet county is now complete. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the project at West Swan Lake took several years to complete. It included a draw down of the lake, removal of rough fish including carp, revegetation, and restocking with yellow perch, northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegills. […]
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Another Estherville City Council Member Announces She’s Stepping Down
November 3, 2025
(Estherville)– There’s another vacancy on the Estherville City Council. Ann Goebel, who represents Ward 4, has resigned from her seat effective November 1st. The city council is expected to discuss the vacancy and possible options at their meeting this (Mon.) evening. In a memo to council members and the Mayor, City Administrator Penny Clayton says […]
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Local Brewery Donates $1,700 To Arnolds Park Amusement Park
November 1, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park Amusement Park is the recipient of a $1,700 donation from West O Beer. Co-owner Matt Matthiesen says the funds were raised through sales of a seasonal beer called “Tipsy House”, celebrating the history of the legendary Tipsy House which was recently restored. The original attraction was built in 1930. Through […]
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Audit Report Shows Spencer Hospital Is In A Good Position, Despite Ongoing Challenges
October 31, 2025
(Spencer)– Spencer Hospital is in a good position financially. That’s the conclusion of a recent audit into the facility’s finances. The report says Spencer Hospital concluded the fiscal year with a positive operating margin of four percent, with net income coming in at a positive 9.1 percent. That factors in investment gains and other non-operating […]
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Clock Is Ticking If You Want To Vote Absentee In Tuesday’s City/School Elections
October 31, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Absentee voting for next week’s school and city elections continues at a fairly brisk pace. Jordan Moyer of the Dickinson County Auditor’s Office has a rundown on some of the numbers as of Thursday afternoon… “You know at the start we had a few requests for mail in ballots. You can request a […]
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Time To Change Batteries & Test Smoke Detectors
October 31, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– With the time change this weekend comes a reminder to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly… “The batteries is really what runs the device, so we have to keep them up to date. And with the time change it just makes it easy to remember to […]
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Officials Remind Everyone To Play It Safe This Halloween
October 30, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Area law enforcement agencies are putting out a reminder for everyone to play it safe this Halloween. Spirit Lake Police Chief Shane Brevik says offers a few tips those planning to trick-or-treat Friday evening… “For some of our younger trick-or-treaters, make sure you’re staying in groups or with an adult. If at all […]
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Governor Says State Of Iowa Will Provide Some Assistance Should SNAP Benefits Be Interrupted
October 30, 2025
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds announced today (Thurs.) the state will provide interim support for Iowa’s food banks and pantries if SNAP benefits end as expected this Saturday due to the federal government shutdown. Reynolds has directed HHS and Volunteer Iowa to recruit and deploy volunteers to support food assistance operations in communities where help […]
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