(Spirit Lake)-Over 200 items expected for Silent Auction on Sunday.

Officials with Black Hills Energy are once again reminding customers to remove snow and ice from natural gas meters.

The Iowa Utilities Board has scheduled a series of public hearings regarding a proposed increase in electric and natural gas rates that Alliant Energy plans to request.

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning adopted a resolution urging the state legislature to revise language in Iowa code pertaining to the deadline in which to have absentee ballots returned to be counted.

The Okoboji School Board Monday evening approved bid documents for the Middle School and track and football field upgrades

The field of candidates for the Superintendent position at the Algona School District has been narrowed, with one of the three finalists for the position dropping out.

Don't look now, but those snow piles are about to get even higher.

(Estherville)-Taco Dinner, Meat BINGO and Silent Auction on tap Saturday night.

Minor injuries were reported this (Mon.) morning in a single vehicle rollover on Highway 60 in Nobles county.

Possible injuries were reported Sunday evening in a two-vehicle collision in Graettinger.

A show choir from Nebraska received top honors at a competition this past Saturday hosted by Spirit Lake High School at the Sami Center. 

Clay county authorities say numerous citations were issued in connection with an underage drinking party this past weekend near Webb.

Concern over the bottle bill was among the issues discussed at Saturday's legislative forum at the Pearson Lakes Art Center. 

A two-vehicle collision Sunday on Interstate 35 in Owatonna, Minnesota injured two people from northwest Iowa.

Separate crashes near Fairmont result in minor injuries to two people.

A single vehicle crash Thursday in Palo Alto county sent two people to the hospital.

A South Dakota man was seriously injured today (Fri.) when a van he was driving collided with a semi about a mile west of the intersection of Highways 9 and 59 in Osceola county.

An Algona contractor who purchased and renovated the former Kossuth County Home without properly inspecting for asbestos has been sentenced to two years of probation.

Authorities are reminding everyone of the importance of digging out around fire hydrants as the piles of snow continue to get higher.

If you're looking for a way to actually enjoy winter and all that snow we have, the tubing hill at Horseshoe Bend southwest of Milford will be open this weekend.

An inmate at the Clay county jail faces additional charges after allegedly trying to make a run for it.

Officials in Sioux Center helped lead an effort to form a new safety-focused partnership that pools resources with eight other northwest Iowa communities.

(Spencer)-Over 100 vendors and $10,000 in door prizes at this year's show.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is releasing information regarding an investigation into complaints of dogs running at-large.

The Superintendent of the Clay Central-Everly School District says he was pleased with the feedback they received at a public informational meeting held this past Friday regarding the school's future.

Proceeds From Winter Games Bean Bag Tournament Donated To Okoboji H.S. Friends Of The Arts

Parks Marina is ranked 7^th among Boating Industry's 2018 top 100 dealers.

Lewis Drug says it has purchased pharmacy assets from Shopko Stores in six communities in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa.

The Spencer Police Department has released details into a snowmobile accident this past Sunday that injured a Graettinger man.

An Algona man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court on a firearms charge.

The Iowa House has approved an education funding measure that provides a 2 percent increase in state per-pupil funding for the budget year beginning in July.

Clay County 4-H is putting a call out for nominations for the 2019 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductees.

A search warrant executed on a residence this past Friday in the 1600 block of Erie Avenue in Spirit Lake resulted in the arrests of several people on drug charges.

A broken water main has been causing some issues in Sioux Rapids. 

Making sure the county is getting its best bang for the buck when it comes to low impact development projects was a topic of discussion at today's Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting. 

A former 5^th grade teacher in the Sibley-Ocheyedan School District has pleaded guilty to an amended charge of sexual abuse in the 3^rd degree.

The city of Sanborn has a new Mayor.

Minor injuries were reported last Thursday in a rear-end collision on Highway 4 in Palo Alto county.

An investigation into a stolen pickup and trailer has resulted in the arrest of an Estherville man on multiple charges.

An investigation into a criminal complaint has resulted in charges being filed against an Estherville man.

(Ruthven)-Youth Ice Fishing Clinic and Chili Cook-off slated for Saturday, February 16

A weekend fire destroyed a mobile home in Sanborn.

A Gillette Grove man arrested last June after Clay county authorities investigated a domestic assault has been sentenced. 

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold a series of meetings around the state to recap hunting seasons and discuss possible rule changes.

A northwest Iowa school district continues to weigh its options.

A Ringsted man escaped injury today (Fri.) when a vehicle collided with the rear of a semi he was driving.

(Estherville)-Men's and Women's Quartets available to sing on February 14

The Dickinson County Emergency Management Commission recently approved a revision to high water rules on the Iowa Great Lakes.

An Iowa regulatory board won't let Alliant Energy charge customers who decline to have smart meters used to track how much electricity they use.

 ShopKo has announced it will be closing additional stores in Iowa, including one in Emmetsburg.

A Spencer man... convicted last year of attempted burglary and going armed with intent... has now been sentenced in federal court for illegal re-entry.

Some Youth In Philanthropy students recently had an opportunity to see firsthand the impact they're having on the community. 

An investigation into a report of child abuse has resulted in the arrest of an Estherville man.

The ShopKo store in Worthington is one of 39 new scheduled closures following an announcement Thursday.

The Clay County Fair has announced the “Country Gold Tour” will be performing in front of the grandstand Monday, September 9^th at 7:30 pm.

(Spirit Lake)-Competition to include more than 700 students this year.

A blizzard now appears likely for portions of the region, including the Iowa Great Lakes, Thursday and Thursday night.

(Arnolds Park)-Regional competitions to be held in Okoboji, Dubuque, Mason City, Shenandoah & Des Moines

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is extending the trapping season for muskrat in several areas of northwest Iowa until April 1^st.

A suspicious package caused some concern Tuesday in Storm Lake, but it turned out to be safe.

Authorities say tragedy may have been averted early this (Wed.) morning thanks to the quick action of a Storm Lake police officer.

A two-vehicle collision Tuesday at the intersection of Grand Avenue and 18^th Street in Spencer sent one person to the hospital.

Some students at West Elementary School in Emmetsburg are doing their part to help out kids in the hospital.

The first legislative forums of the session will be held Saturday, February 16th in Spencer and the Iowa Great Lakes.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone that permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by February 20th.

The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni and Friends Association is seeking nominations for their 26^th annual Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award, which honors graduates of ILCC who exemplify outstanding support of the community, business, school, service clubs and so on.

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning voted to approve a 28E agreement with the county's Conservation Board to maintain various low impact development projects around the county as well as the Francis Sites Wetland area, once that project is completed.

Two people were injured in a single vehicle rollover Monday on Highway 60 at Bingham Lake.

Possible injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision Friday at the intersection of 4^th Street and Grand Avenue in Spencer.

Multiple crashes over the weekend in southwest Minnesota sent multiple people to the hospital.

An inmate who escaped Friday evening from the Emmet county jail was re-captured a short time later.

On January 22nd, an S-U-V went through the ice on Storm Lake, killing 40-year-old Zackary Newlon, of Anthon, and one of his children, eight-year-old Blair.

(Spirit Lake)-Class to be facilitated by Amanda Brophy, Program Specialist with the Alzheimer's Association, Iowa Chapter.

An investigation by Estherville police into a fight early Sunday morning resulted in the arrests of multiple people on drug charges. 

A Marcus man was arrested on drug charges Thursday after leading authorities in Lyon county on a brief pursuit.

A January survey of business supply managers is signaling solid economic growth over the next three to six months for nine Midwestern and Plains states despite a slight decline in business confidence, according a report issued Friday.