Spirit Lake firefighters responded to two fire calls during this (Saturday) morning's severe weather. 

Severe thunderstorms tore through the Iowa Great Lakes and surrounding areas between about 9:30 and 10:30 this (Saturday) morning causing extensive damage in some cases. 

A Lakes Area marina has donated a little more than $1,400 to the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa. 

Alliant Energy has activated its appliance cycling program due to the extreme heat today (Fri. 7/19). 

A 16-year-old girl escaped injury in a single vehicle crash Thursday morning in the 3400 block of 460^th Avenue in Palo Alto county.

An investigation into an abandoned vehicle in a yard at 2250 450^th Avenue in Emmet county has resulted in the arrests of two people on multiple charges.

Multiple charges have been filed against six people in connection with a fraudulent check cashing scheme in Lyon county.

It’s fair time again as the Dickinson County fair kicks into gear.

A two-vehicle collision this (Thurs.) afternoon at the intersection of Highways 9 and 71 and Lake Street on the east side of Spirit Lake sent one person to the hospital.

Multiple injuries were reported Wednesday in a  two-vehicle collision near Melvin.

A long time food stand at the Clay County Fair has changed ownership.

Four law enforcement agencies joined forces to locate a stolen pickup from Nobles County Tuesday night.

Authorities in Palo Alto county say there were no injuries in a vehicle fire late this (Wed.) afternoon on Highway 18 between Ruthven and Emmetsburg.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this (Wed.) afternoon on the new headquarters of Grape Tree Medical Staffing which is now located is now located in the former Boji Bay Pavilion building in north Milford. 

22 Iowa school districts and one area education agency have been awarded grants through the Computer Science Professional Development Initiative Fund.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be holding a series of farmland lease meetings around northwest Iowa next month.

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is gearing up for its annual Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute coming up next month.

A head-on collision Tuesday at the intersection of Highway 18 and 11^th street Southeast in Spencer sent two people to the hospital.

(Okoboji)-Scholarships are available for Conference which includes meals, outings and Speakers.

The Dickinson County Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Committee will hold a public meeting at 9:00 am Monday, August 12th at the Dickinson County Nature Center. 

A rural Sibley man was killed Monday when a tractor he was operating rolled over on top of him.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance into the investigation of a vehicle that had been vandalized while it was parked along a county road. 

The deaths of three people in Bancroft last week have been ruled a murder-suicide.

The National Weather Service says a combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will likely result in very oppressive conditions beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Friday evening.

A special joint meeting Monday evening of the Milford City Council, Fire Department officers and township officials representing the Milford Fire Advisory Board wound up with Jim Carpenter not being reinstated as Milford Fire Chief.

An investigation July 7^th by the Clay County Sheriff's Office into a report of a disturbance in a moving vehicle resulted in multiple charges being filed against a woman.

(Okoboji)-Miss Electricity to open at Boji Bantam Theatre on Wednesday.

The Emmet County Sheriff's Office has released details into a couple of unrelated traffic stops on the Fourth of July that resulted in some arrests.

A Superior man sustained minor injuries Friday night when the motorcycle he was riding struck a deer near Petersburg.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office investigated a two-vehicle collision late Saturday afternoon in the 4600 mile of Highway 71.

No injuries were reported Friday when a pickup collided with a convenience store in Sibley.

It's that time of the year again when local authorities are reminding homeowners to be vigilant over asphalt paving scams.

Two people were arrested on various charges earlier this week at a campground in Clay county.

A Hospers man was found guilty in Sioux County District Court on charges of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree.

A single vehicle crash Wednesday in Lyon county injured a Sibley man.

Jaci Hermstad Thursday received a third spinal infusion of a drug that could save her life. 

A tractor rollover in O'Brien county has claimed the life of a northwest Iowa farmer.

Two northwest Iowans have been appointed to some state boards and commissions by Governor Kim Reynolds.

(Okoboji)-Croce released "Just Like Medicine" to critical acclaim in 2017.

One person was sent to the hospital after a collision involving an SUV and a semi Wednesday evening in Webb.

Some major improvements are in the planning stages for a park in Okoboji thanks to the Imagine Iowa Great Lakes group.

It's the result of action taken at a meeting Wednesday evening of the Dickinson County Conservation Board.

Dickinson county authorities are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with a theft north of Terril. 

The City Council Wednesday adopted an ordinance revision increasing the fines from $15 currently to $25.

A two-vehicle collision Monday evening in Sioux county injured an Everly teen.

A magistrate is denying a request to dismiss charges against a religious activist who filmed himself burning L-G-B-T-Q books from the Orange City Public Library.

Northwest Iowa authorities are alerting the public to yet another new scam.

While curly leaf pond weed has died off for another year, lakeshore property owners around East Lake Okoboji are now noticing some other aquatic vegetation that is thriving. 

The Okoboji City Council Tuesday heard a proposal from a group of citizens interested in raising funds to build four pickle ball courts at Spier Park.

The Dickinson County Nature Center will be hosting some camps and classes for people of all ages including kayaking classes and nature camps.

A man and woman accused of confining the man's son in a basement in central Iowa have taken plea deals.

One person was injured Tuesday in a two vehicle collision Tuesday in Martin county of southern Minnesota.

A Spencer man faces several charges after allegedly trying to elude a deputy who was trying to pull him over Tuesday evening.

A recommendation by the city's Planning and Zoning Commission to add a “Conservation District” to the zoning classifications was a major topic of discussion at Tuesday evening's Okoboji City Council meeting.

(Spirit Lake)-Fields were acquired in June.

The Little Sioux Headwaters Coalition is moving forward.

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning held public hearings on two manure management plans for New Fashion Pork.

Charges have been filed in connection with a single vehicle crash Sunday near Cylinder.

Milford residents will soon be paying more for sewer service. 

The Milford City Council this (Monday) evening voted down a recommendation from firefighters to reappoint Jim Carpenter as Fire Chief. 

(Okoboji)-Special talk back with Cast, Crew and Historian Dr. Joe Martin to follow Tuesday's performance.

Two people received minor injuries in a rollover Saturday night of an all terrain vehicle near Petersburg, Minnesota. 

The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has released guidance to help consumers, businesses and farmers understand state and federal laws on hemp and CBD and avoid misleading and possibly fraudulent claims.

An investigation into a report of a suspicious person back on June 30^th in Palo Alto county resulted in the arrest of a Story City, Iowa man.

There's another opportunity coming up for those interested in becoming a Master Gardener.

A Spencer-based bank has a new President.

Jaci Hermstad of Spencer... who is fighting an aggressive form of A-L-S, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease... will be featured this (Monday) morning on the Today show on

N-B-C T-V.

(Okoboji)-River Otter Telemetry Project has been going on for about a year.

The annual Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake, or BRASL, will be held tomorrow (Saturday).

The Spencer Police Department is gearing up for a major fundraising event. Officer Kyle VanOterloo says they'll be holding their annual 5K run, walk and bikeride Saturday, August 3^rd

The University of Okoboji Corvette Club has made a $3,000 donation to the Okoboji Foundation.

(Okoboji)-Dotson reminding attendees to be mindful of safety, cleanliness and private property during annual festival.

The Okoboji Girls Basketball program is helping us remember the true meaning of the 4^th of July holiday again this year. 

A storm early this (Thurs.) morning caused a significant amount of structural damage on the west side of Rock Valley.

We have a complete list of those who helped make 4th of July fireworks possible again this year on West Lake Okoboji. 

A lakes area bank will be putting on a special event this Friday to help raise funds for an organization raising awareness over skin cancer and the danger of exposure to the sun. 

Spokesman Rob Waterhouse says all you have to do is encourage others to join you with a gift of any size to help your favorite nonprofit fund.

A single vehicle crash Wednesday in Clay county resulted in the arrest of a Hartley man.

(Spirit Lake)-Chemical treatment earlier this year deemed largely effective.

The University of Okoboji Corvette Club today (Wed.) presented a donation of $1,600 today (Wed.) to the Arnolds Park Amusement Park.

A Spencer man has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison on meth and gun charges.

A traffic stop this past Sunday in Clay county resulted in the arrest of a Ruthven woman.

An Estherville man accused of stealing more than $29,000 from the Estherville-Lincoln Central Booster Club is due in court later this month.

A bartender who is allegedly served alcohol to an underage man who later died in a car crash, along with his passenger, has pleaded not guilty in the case.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday evening on the recently completed beautification of the promenade along Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park. 

(Spirit Lake)-Pancake Feed Wednesday morning from 8-10 at Mini-Wakan State Park, Fireworks over Big Spirit Lake at 10 pm.

The Prairie Lakes Chapter of Delta Waterfowl will be having its 2019 Free Hunter Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation program on July 12th and 13th, registration is due by July 5th. 

Fire has destroyed a portion of a newly constructed assisted living facility in Rock Valley.

Area authorities are alerting the public to some new scams making the rounds.

A Spencer playground has been heavily damaged by fireworks.

An Archer man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and domestic abuse assault.

The body of a missing Emmetsburg teen has been found.

It was announced today (Mon.) Joe Conover has named as President of Northwest Bank.

The IGL Chamber is looking for donations as we get closer to the Fourth of July Fireworks Show to mark yet another great, memorable year.

Law enforcement agencies throughout Iowa will be participating in the national Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign that begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday, July 7^th.

Pres. & CEO Of NW Financial Corp. Appointed By Gov. Kim Reynolds To Serve As Supt. Of The Iowa Division Of Banking

A considerable amount of property damage was reported when a vehicle collided with a house this (Mon.) morning in Spirit Lake.

A Paullina man was injured late Friday afternoon when a motorcycle he was operating collided with a deer in Osceola county.

A single vehicle crash Sunday in Madelia injured a Lakefield woman.

A traffic stop Sunday night in Rock Rapids resulted in the arrest of a man on drug charges.