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Terry Bruinsma Comments On His Time With SL Schools & His New Upcoming Job As Superintendent At West Lyon
January 28, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– As we reported Tuesday, a longtime administrator with the Spirit Lake Community School District is moving on. Terry Bruinsma has been hired as Superintendent at the West Lyon Community School District. We have since had an opportunity to speak with Bruinsma. His tenure with the Spirit Lake Community Schools extends back to 2003. […]
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Restoration Of Building Heavily Damaged By Fire Several Years Ago In Downtown Spencer Continues
January 28, 2026
(Spencer)– Work to rehab and renovate a building on Grand Avenue in Spencer that was heavily damaged in a fire back in January of 2023 continues following some setbacks. Eric Meeter of Spencer and his father purchased the building in October of that same year and founded M & M Grand Ventures. Demolition work then […]
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Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club Spring Seminar Is February 5th
January 28, 2026
(Milford)– The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club holds its annual Spring Seminar Thursday, February 5th at Oakhill Outdoor in Milford. Club spokesman Paul Daniels says they’re excited about this year’s keynote speaker… “Tom Lynn, very well known successful walleye fisherman. He actually won the National Walleye Tour Championship in 2024-2025 and was also the Walleye […]
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Four People Express Interest In Spencer City Council Vacancy
January 28, 2026
(Spencer)– Four people have expressed interest in filling a vacancy on the Spencer City Council. They include Duane Bates, Anthony Butler, Jacqueline Johnson and James Vermeer. As part of an appointment process, the Spencer City Council will interview all four candidates during a special council meeting at 6:30 this (Wed.) evening at City Hall. The […]
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A Longtime Administrator With Spirit Lake Community Schools Hired As Superintendent At West Lyon
January 28, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A longtime administrator with the Spirit Lake Community School District is moving on. Terry Bruinsma has been hired as Superintendent at the West Lyon Community School District. Bruinsma has been with the Spirit Lake Community Schools since 2003, including the past 14 years as Middle School Principal. Pending formal approval by the West […]
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Hwy 18 Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
January 28, 2026
(Sheldon) (KIWA)– A Rock Rapids woman was taken to the hospital after a 3-vehicle crash west of Sheldon on Monday. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Ashtyn Kroeze of Sioux Center was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Impala eastbound on Highway 18, three miles west of Sheldon. Deputies say Kroeze approached stopped traffic and moved […]
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Dickinson County Republicans To Caucus Monday Evening, Feb. 2nd
January 28, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County Republicans will hold their caucus this coming Monday evening, February 2ndwith all precincts meeting at Spirit Lake High school. Those attending should park behind the school and enter at the East gym. Doors will open at 6:00 pm for sign-in and registration with the caucus beginning promptly at 7:00 pm. You […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College Hosts Jazz and Show Choir Festival Tuesday to Thursday
January 27, 2026
There will be choirs from around the area at the Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center today through Thursday. Bret Fuelberth, Vocal Music Professor at Iowa Lakes says Jazz and Show Choirs from all over the area will be there. “We have thirty one choirs coming to Iowa Lakes to perform on our Performing Arts […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Temporary Re-Classifications For Small Stretches Of Two County Roads
January 27, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A temporary change is being made in the classification of small stretches of two Dickinson county roads. The supervisors this (Tues.) morning approved a request to change the classifications on 160th Avenue from 220th Street to 210th Street and 210th Street from 160th Avenue to 170th Avenue, temporarily changing their status from non-snow […]
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