(Spirit Lake)-Youth Spa Day, Lamp Making Workshop offered for area youth.

Hy-Vee announced today (Friday) it has acquired 22 Shopko pharmacies in 17 cities in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Eight northwest Iowa families are fighting a company they blame for not doing enough to address the smell of dead, rotting hogs from a nearby rendering plant.

Police in Estherville are warning everyone of some new email scams making the rounds.

Imagine Iowa Great lakes has released construction bid documents for improvements to the Promenade area, adjacent to Preservation Plaza at Arnolds Park. 

Estherville police are asking for the public's assistance in tracking down a suspect that's wanted in connection with two sexual assaults.

(Spirit Lake)-Participants may pick up Map and CD to accompany tour at Calvary United Methodist in Arnolds Park Sunday evening.

A Royal woman was arrested by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday afternoon on theft charges.

16 local residents recently completed Master Gardener training through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. 12 were from Dickinson county, one from Emmet county, two from Clay county and one from O'Brien county.

(Spirit Lake)-Event is primary fundraiser for the year.

It's soon going to cost more to get rid of old tv's, computers or other electronics that are either obsolete or no longer work.

A collision Monday morning in Osceola county involving a 2008 Honda Odyssey a 2019 Volvo semi sent one person to the hospital.

The cost of the children's health insurance program in Iowa is set to soar from $7 million to $37 million over the next two years because of changes approved by Congress that reduce federal funding.

A single vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Interstate 90 in Jackson county injured a South Dakota man.

Multiple charges were filed against a Primghar man early Sunday following a traffic stop in Palo Alto county.

Art Hamrick was victorious in a special election Tuesday to fill a vacancy on the Clay County Board of Supervisors.

(Okoboji)-14 sessions offered across state, including in Storm Lake January 8 and in Okoboji January 15.

Declining enrollment has a local school district considering its options.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is urging hunters to use some extra caution following a number of incidents recently that remain under investigation.

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this (Tues.) morning to demolish the former county home after hearing from Lee Sorenson, Director of the Dickinson County Conservation Board.

Authorities are alerting area businesses to some counterfeit money that's been showing up in the area.

A two-vehicle collision Saturday in O'Brien county sent two people to the hospital. 

(Estherville)-The Wind Energy Program at Iowa Lakes is featured in a segment of the new film.

(Des Moines)-Dickinson County among those affected by severe flooding last summer.

(Spencer)-Kenneth Petersen's SUV became airborne as it left Highway 10.

(Okoboji)-Kirk Ewen of Arnolds Park documents annual freezing and thawing of Lakes.

Multiple charges have been filed against a Sioux Falls man in connection with a pursuit Wednesday night on Interstate 90 at speeds as high as nearly 120 mph at times.

A two-vehicle collision Friday evening on Highway 60 near St. James, Minnesota sent two people to the hospital.

A crash Friday at the intersection of Highway 4 and County Road C15 in Pocahontas county claimed two lives.

The Okoboji School Board is expected to sign off on the plan and design of the new middle school at their meeting Monday evening

A proposed revision by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to Spencer's flood zone map means more residents in the city would likely be required to purchase flood insurance.

Spirit Lake police are once again participating in a program designed to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of young people.

Spencer-based Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a Regional Partnership Grant to assist families suffering from the impact of abuse, trauma and substance abuse.

Iowa has changed the way it's notifying potential jurors.

(Arnolds Park)-Volunteers to be Honored at Open House event at new Iowa Rock 'n Roll Museum in Arnolds Park.

A Christmas light display that would make Clark Griswold envy is back up and running this holiday season northwest of Lake Park.

A special holiday event is coming up this weekend in Everly.

The Okoboji Foundation's Youth In Philanthropy program is busy as well during the holidays.

John Senn of Spirit Lake has been selected as “Citizen of The Years” by the Spirit Lake Kiwanis Club.

The USDA is investing $1.2 billion to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure, and 10 projects in Iowa are receiving funding, including two in northwest Iowa.

A Spencer woman is among the first six people to be inducted into the newly founded Special Olympics Iowa Hall of Fame. 

A Clay county man is $50,000 richer after winning in an Iowa Lottery scratch off game.

(Spirit Lake)-Full day of festivities to include Music on the Balcony featuring Spirit Lake Students.

The American Red Cross of Greater Iowa is looking for nominations for its 2019 Heroes of the Heartland.

Another area city is reminding its residents about snow removal policies and procedures.

Students at a local elementary school are getting some unique learning experiences.

The Iowa Utilities Board has given its stamp of approval to Mid American Energy Company's proposed “Wind XII” project that will allow the company to build up to 591 megawatts of new wind electric generation in Iowa.

(Ruthven)-"Celebration of Trees" to mark 25th Anniversary of Nature Center near Ruthven.

Officials in Spirit Lake are reminding operators of ATV's, UTV's and other off-road vehicles of ordinances that need to be followed. 

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning discussed a proposed agreement with the Dickinson County Conservation Board to oversee maintenance of low impact development features that will be associated with a project in the Francis Sites area.

Saturday's winter storm caused judging for the house and business Christmas lighting contest in Milford to be postponed.

Area residents are being reminded to clear snow and ice from natural gas meters.

No injuries were reported Saturday in a crash involving a semi in O'Brien county.

(Estherville)-Hand Bell Concert slated for December 13 in Spirit Lake.

The economy continued to expand in nine Midwestern and Plains states last month but was hampered by shortages of skilled workers, according to monthly survey results released Monday.

A longstanding holiday tradition will be held this (Mon.) evening in downtown Spencer.

The first significant snowfall of the season has area cities reminding residents of snow removal ordinances.