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Seasons Center Awarded Grant Through Dickinson County Endowment Fund
January 14, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Season’s Center is the recipient of a grant from the Dickinson County Endowment Fund. Sarah Wurm, Vice President of Program Development and Specialized Services at Season’s Center, says they plan to use the funds to purchase an automated external defibrillator for their Spirit Lake office. Wurm says the equipment will enhance their ability […]
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Special Day Camp Coming Up Jan. 19th At Dickinson County Nature Center
January 14, 2026
(Okoboji)– School’s Out, Nature’s In. That is the theme of the day camp that will be held at the Dickinson County Nature Center on January 19th. The camp is open to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade so they will be broken up into two age groups. Amy Heibult, Dickinson County Nature Center Community Relations […]
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The Current Representative For Iowa House District 5 Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election
January 14, 2026
(Des Moines)– Changes are ahead for Iowa House District 5. Current Rep. Zach Dieken says this term—which concludes at the end of 2026—will be his last. Aurelia farmer Keith Glienke is stepping forward as a candidate to fill the seat. Iowa House District 5 covers O’Brien and Osceola counties, half of Cherokee County, and four […]
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Minnesota Woman Escapes Injury In Fiery Crash
January 14, 2026
(Sheldon)– No injuries were reported in a fiery crash near Sheldon Tuesday morning. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Ciera Marie O’Brien Keough of Prior Lake, Minnesota, was driving a 2021 Subaru Assent southbound on Highway 60, three miles south of Sheldon, when she struck a deer in the roadway. The Subaru came to […]
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Iowa Farm Bureau Holding Informational Meetings For Farmers
January 14, 2026
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Farm Bureau is holding several meetings to help farmers navigate economic challenges. The meetings will explore topics like tighter margins, high interest rates and market uncertainty during 2026. Program Manager Zach Brummer says the decisions farmers have to make are tougher than recent years because of more unknowns in the economy […]
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Time To Get Registered For Many U Of O Winter Games Events Is Winding Down
January 13, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Time is running out if you want to participate in some of the U of O Winter Games events. Blain Andera, President and CEO of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says some limited spots are still open for some of the tournaments… “The 5K Fun Run which is sponsored by […]
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Okoboji Foundation Seeking Applications For 2026 Grant Cycle
January 13, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant cycle. Foundation President Mindy Gress says non profit groups involved with capital projects in areas such as lake quality and the environment, arts and culture and outdoor experiences and education are especially urged to apply… “The application opened January 1st and it […]
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Call Goes Out For Entries For Chocolate Classic & Galleria
January 13, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– A popular event is back for this year’s 46th Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games. The Mary Lynn Ingvall Real Estate Team will once again sponsor the Chocolate Classic and Galleria. Director of Events for the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Morgan Strauss, explains what happens during the event… “Each year, […]
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Lake Park City Council Revises Wording In Counter Offer For Fire Station Land
January 13, 2026
(Lake Park)– The Lake Park City Council voted Monday evening to revise language in a proposed purchase agreement for land for a new fire station. The new wording in a counter offer contains the phrase “with the intent to construct a fire station/EMS facility”. Council members were concerned over previous language that stated the land […]
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