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Estherville Unveils RAGBRAI Logo & Theme
March 6, 2025
(Estherville)– Officials in Estherville have unveiled a theme and logo in conjunction with the community being the second overnight stop on this year’s RAGBRAI route. Lexi Ruter of the Estherville Chamber of Commerce says the theme is “Tour de Ville”… Ruter says planning is also kicking into high gear… She adds there will be some […]
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A Former Longtime State Legislator Has Passed Away
March 5, 2025
(Emmetsburg)– A former longtime state senator has passed away. Jack Kibbie died Tuesday evening in Arizona. He was 95. Kibbie, an Emmetsburg native, began his public service in 1960 when he served in the Iowa House of Representatives until 1964. He was then elected to the Iowa Senate where he served until 1968 and again […]
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Another Reminder Of An Informational Event On Possible Changes To Hwy 71 Through Milford
March 5, 2025
(Milford)– Another reminder of an informational event going on Thursday (March 6th) evening on whether or not Highway 71 through Milford should be converted from four lanes to three. Jennifer McCoy of the Bolten and Menk engineering firm, which is assisting the city on the matter, says they’ll be holding an open house from 5:30 […]
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Iowa D.O.T Still Recommending No Travel
March 5, 2025
(Undated)– The Iowa Department of Transportation says travel is still not advised as of early this (Wed.) afternoon across the western half of the state. The D.O.T says the ongoing strong wind continues to create low visibility and drifting snow, resulting in hazardous conditions. They add that many roadways are impassable due to crashed or […]
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Plans For Five County Trail Kicking Into High Gear
March 5, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening heard an update on efforts to build a trail connecting five counties in the region. Kathy Fueston, a trails advocate in Clay county, says the initial talks got underway in 2013… Since then, Fueston says 13 miles of trail between Sac City and Carroll have been completed, in […]
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County Officials Hoping For Smooth Transition With Mental Health Services
March 5, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A re-vamp of how mental health services are administered to low-income residents in Iowa takes affect this coming July 1st. The state will be taking on those services at that point, in place of counties and the regional system that’s currently in place. Supervisor Kim Wermersen represents Dickinson county which is part of […]
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Pursuit Results In Arrest Of Minneapolis Man
March 5, 2025
(Hospers)– A police pursuit south of Sheldon led to the response of several officers on Monday, March 3, 2025. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Sioux County Clerk of Court’s Office by the Iowa State Patrol, 31-year-old Kevin Wayne Terry of Minneapolis is accused of eluding an officer. He was arrested on Monday. […]
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Charges Filed Against Suspect In Southern Minnesota Shooting
March 5, 2025
(Fairmont, Mn.)– A suspect wanted in a shooting February 27th in Truman, Minnesota February 27th is in custody on multiple charges. Kyle Liford is being held in the Martin county jail on charges of attempted murder…2nd degree…with intent to but not premeditated; assault in the 2nd degree along with several charges related to dangerous weapons […]
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Two Lakes Area Museums Awarded Grants
March 4, 2025
(Milford)– Two Lakes Area museums have been awarded grants through the Spirit of Okoboji. The Heritage Square Museum in Lake Park is receiving $10,000 for a renovation and beautification project. The Winchester Store Museum, located east of Spirit Lake, was awarded a $500 grant with matching funds up to $10,000 for a project to promote […]
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