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NW Iowa Police Chief Receives Special Honor
May 27, 2026
(Aurelia)– A northwest Iowa police chief has garnered some special recognition. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa has announced that Brian Flikeid, Chief of Police for the Aurelia and Marcus Police Departments, has been recognized as a Freedom 250 Hometown Hero. He was honored for outstanding leadership, collaboration and dedication to […]
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Man Accused Of Burglarizing Vehicles
May 27, 2026
(Estherville)— A 28-year-old Emmetsburg man faces charges in connection with some burglaries to some vehicles in the Estherville area over Memorial Day Weekend. Online records show 28-year-old Dalton Burdorff was arrested Monday on three counts of burglary in the third degree; providing false identification information and trespassing…first offense. Burdorf was booked into the Emmet County […]
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Spirit Lake City Council Approves Urban Renewal, Developer’s Agreements For Cypress Ridge Project
May 27, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Plans for a residential development proposed for an area just west of the Indian Hills Golf Course cleared two major hurdles Tuesday evening. The Spirit Lake City Council voted 5-0 to approve the creation of an urban renewal plan for that area along with a developer’s agreement for the Cypress Ridge housing development. […]
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Search For Missing Child In Jackson Ends On Fortunate Note
May 26, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– The search for a missing 11-year-old child in Jackson Monday ended on a happy note. In a post on social media, the Estherville Fire Department says they were requested by the Jackson Fire Department to assist in the search. The child had apparently wandered off into an area near the Des Moines River. […]
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Citywide Clean-Up Day In Okoboji Is June 1st
May 26, 2026
(Okoboji)– Residents in the city of Okoboji may want to do some spring cleaning in coming days. The annual city-wide clean up day is this coming Monday, June 1st for that one day only and is limited to residential areas. Residents are asked to limit the weight of items, which need to be at the […]
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Ames Woman Arrested On Multiple Charges During Spirit Lake Traffic Stop
May 26, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– An Ames woman was arrested on multiple charges after being pulled over Monday night at the intersection of Highways 9 and 71 in Spirit Lake. Criminal complaints filed by Spirit Lake police charge 32-year-old Sirena Lindsay with one count of possession of a controlled substance…1st offense; two counts of assault on persons in […]
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Tax Abatement Request Draws Discussion At Dickinson County Supervisors Meeting
May 26, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A tax abatement request drew some discussion at this (Tues.) morning’s Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting. County Treasurer Kris Rowley told board members it came to her attention in January of this year that some property taxes and interest levied against the Arnolds Park Amusement Park dormitory had become delinquent. Rowley says […]
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Contractor Arrested On 1st Degree Theft Charge
May 26, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A Rembrandt, Iowa man is in the Dickinson County Jail, charged with 1st degree theft. 46-year-old Jay Lockwood was arrested Monday on a warrant. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Spirit Lake Police Department, it stems from the fall of 2024 when a Spirit Lake homeowner contracted with Lockwood to perform […]
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Pearson Lakes Arts Center Gearing Up For Busy Summer
May 26, 2026
(Okoboji)– It’s looking to be another busy season at The Pearson Lakes Art Center. Executive Director Bob Kirschbaum says they’re excited about the lineup… “The summer season is going to be better than ever this year. And and for the entertainment in the theater, it’s an unbelievable lineup. Most of the shows are already sold […]
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