Meeting in a rare afternoon session today (Tues.) the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors gave the go-ahead to apply for $125,000 grant through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewarship's Water Quality Initiative program.

(Estherville)-Families encouraged to meet Santa following parade to light up Library Square.

It was announced today (Tues.) State Representative John Wills of Spirit Lake has been elected by fellow House Republicans as House Majority Whip.

No injuries were reported in a single vehicle rollover early Saturday in Palo Alto county.

No injuries were reported in a single vehicle rollover Friday night in O'Brien county.

Two Spencer organizations have teamed up to put on a bags tournament later this month. 

A Hartley woman escaped injury Friday in a single vehicle rollover at the intersection of 240^th Avenue and 420^th Street in Clay county.

The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board has suspended the license of a Spirit Lake attorney for 30 days for alleged violations of professional conduct.

A registered independent is the first to officially file papers to run for a seat on the Clay County Board of Supervisors.

A Sheldon man faces multiple charges in connection with an incident Sunday night in Sheldon.

Two people were injured Thursday evening in a collision on Highway 18 between Sheldon and Sanborn.

(Spencer)-Event is free, however reservations are requested for light meal.

The fall has been very busy but very successful for the Spirit Lake Vocal Music Department.  

A Sheldon woman was injured when a vehicle she was driving collided with a deer last (Sun.) evening on Highway 60 one mile south of Sheldon.

The new president of the Iowa Association of Realtors says the housing market in the state has evened out.

The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa has a new Director. 

A Graettinger man has been sentenced to ten years in prison on a sex abuse charge.

A conversation by students about a social media post regarding a gun resulted in a lock down today (Fri.) at Jackson County Central High School.

(Spencer)-Gala and Silent Auction set for November 30.

Clay county Republicans have selected Kevin Brown as their nominee to run in a special election to fill a vacancy on the board of supervisors.

A Sheldon man sustained minor injuries last (Thurs.) evening after losing control of a 2001 Ford Explorer he was driving on Highway 60

An Emmetsburg man wanted by Spencer police on multiple drug-related warrants was taken into custody late this (Thursday) morning.

A traffic stop shortly after 8:00 this (Thursday) morning resulted in the arrest of a Sioux City man on multiple charges.

One person was taken to the hospital when a van collided with a semi tanker last (Wed.) night at the intersection of Highways 9 and 71 in Spirit Lake.

(Spirit Lake)-Program features live music from Galaxy.

This Sunday, November 11^th, marks the official observance of Veteran's Day.

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Saturday, November 10, 2018, to honor the murdered and injured in Wednesday’s tragedy in Thousand Oaks, California.

(Estherville)-Activities planned on all campuses Monday.

A Spirit Lake manufacturer of fishing line and equipment is changing hands.

With the colder weather and the first snowfall of the season that's already occurred, it's only appropriate that Winter Weather Preparedness day is tomorrow (Thurs.).

A public informational meeting regarding plans to improve water quality and recreational opportunities at Silver Lake will be held next week in Lake Park.

Northwest Iowa Master Gardeners donated nearly 1,400 pounds of food to 10 different organizations in Lyon, O'Brien, Sioux and Osceola counties during the summer and this fall.

Three people were arrested this past Thursday evening after police executed a search warrant on a residence in Estherville.

Results are in from Tuesday's election.

(Spirit Lake)-Instruments may be donated at performances of The Music Man November 9-10 or by special arrangement.

A Royal woman faces charges in connection with a fiery crash that took place back in the afternoon of October 18th in Clay county.

Members of the Spencer community gathered at City Hall Monday evening for an informational forum hosted by the Grow Spencer Commission and David Toyer or Toyer Strategic Consulting.

One person was injured after being struck by a vehicle last (Mon.) evening in downtown Spirit Lake.

The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated another successful year at its annual membership meeting last (Mon.) evening.

A single vehicle crash Saturday in Lyon county sent one person to the hospital. 

An investigation this past Friday into an incident in George in which some rocks and pumpkins were being thrown at cars resulted in an arrest.

A man accused of driving recklessly has been given three years of probation in an all-terrain vehicle crash in northwest Iowa that killed his passenger.

(Spirit Lake)-Deadline extended to November 26, however families are encouraged to apply now.

A single vehicle crash early Saturday near Ruthven sent one person to the hospital.

Hy-Vee is alerting its customers of a scam that's making the rounds on social media.

Tuesday's (11/06) mid-term election is being described by many as one of the most significant in recent years.

An Emmetsburg man wanted on a warrant for theft was taken into custody over the weekend.

An investigation over the weekend into a domestic dispute in Dickens resulted in an arrest.

A special honor for some Spirit Lake High School band students.

A Windom man is under arrest following a month long investigation.

Voters in Primghar will find a couple of special measures on the ballot when they head to the polls tomorrow (Tues.).

A South Dakota man was arrested on multiple charges following an incident early Friday at a Sheldon convenience store.

(Arnolds Park)-Program continues to grow with more events statewide.

(Okoboji)-Cullen's talk to Focus on Bringing Lake Communities Together.

A traffic stop early Thursday in Emmet county resulted in the arrests of two men on drug charges and warrants.

Recent traffic stops in Emmet county have resulted in several arrests for alleged marijuana possession.

An investigation by Palo Alto county authorities into a domestic assault Thursday near Curlew resulted in the arrest of a Mason City man.

The following information was submitted by the city of Spirit Lake regarding updated hours at the Green Waste site just east of Orleans:

Voters in Clay county will head to the polls in a special election next month to fill a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors.

A judge has denied a request for a change of venue in an upcoming trial involving the Sibley-Ocheyedan School District. A former teacher and football coach in the district, Kyle Ewinger, is accused of sexually abusing a student while he worked there. The student's mother is suing the district, claiming it should not have allowed a teacher with a questionable background to work there.

A Royal teen sustained minor injuries Wednesday in a single vehicle crash in Clay county.

(Spirit Lake)-Free five week series to be held at Keelson Harbour

Two men from Montana were arrested Sunday night in Worthington on weapons and drug charges.

Rehearsals and final preparations are underway for a major fundraising event next month for the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation in Clay county.

A Hartley woman wanted for allegedly violating terms of her probation was taken into custody Wednesday during a traffic stop on Highway 18 in Clay county.

A two-vehicle collision Wednesday in Mankato sent two people from Sherburn to the hospital.