(Okoboji)-Event is free and open to all.

(Superior)-Officials say EF-1 tornado packed 99 mph winds.

Governor Kim Reynolds today (Friday) issued a disaster proclamation for 14 Iowa counties hit hard by flooding earlier in the week and Thursday's severe weather. 

Whitecap LLC, owner/developer of the former Inn property, will pay a $7,000 penalty for two illegal discharges of storm water into West Lake Okoboji that happened earlier this summer.

(Okoboji)-Residents should cut large limbs and branches into smaller pieces for pick-up.

(Spirit Lake)-Public welcome to stop by to see emergency vehicles, including helicopters and ambulances. 

(Jackson, MN)-Federated Rural Electric repairing lines.

(Spirit Lake)-Strong winds tore roofs off structures.

(Fairmont, MN)-Accident occurred Thursday afternoon on Highway 15

(Spencer)-Iowa DNR recommends staying out of floodwaters

(Cherokee)-New owners hope to start production in January.

(Peterson)-Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs' Iowa History 101 Trailer to be present for Festival this year.  

(Spirit Lake)-Stoller received 5 year suspended sentence.

(Spencer)-Design intended to encourage employee collaboration.

(Milford)-Lawsuit response acknowledged Surgeon removed Knapp’s right kidney instead of an adrenal gland. 

(Spirit Lake)-Reports coming in of water covered roads, hydroplaning vehicles.

(Des Moines)-Division warns that scammers often take advantage of natural disasters.

(Spirit Lake)-Heavy rainfall expected Wednesday night into Thursday.

(Storm Lake)-Candidate to stop in Iowa Great Lakes September 25

(Storm Lake)-15 year old allegedly armed himself with a knife.

(Spencer)-Drop off points at Spencer schools and at Homecoming activities.

(Okoboji)-Tournament postponed due to forecast for rainy weather.

(Lu Verne)-No trial date has been set for Winters.

(Des Moines)-Enrollment down significantly since 2010

(Superior)-Tariff battle with China reportedly limiting export opportunities. 

(Merrill)-Southbound vehicle on Highway 75 left roadway and entered northbound lane.

(Spencer)-Conference is full, but Thursday's Social open to Young Professionals in the region.

(Okoboji)-Singer-songwriter's repertoire spans 60 years of music.

(Des Moines)-Recipients to be honored at Iowa-Nebraska Game November 23

(Storm Lake)-College recognized in Best Value category as well as among Best College for Veterans.

A convicted sex offender has been taken into custody by Clay county authorities for violating terms of the sex offender registry.

A lakes area marina has made a donation in support of some children's mental health support programs.

A motorcycle crash Thursday in Mankato injured a Trimont man.

One person was injured Thursday in a collision involving a car and a semi on Interstate 90 in Jackson county.

The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office has released details into a single vehicle crash back on Sunday night that sent one person to the hospital.

Some vintage motorcycles will be making their way to Spirit Lake tomorrow (Fri.).

(Estherville)-Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto Conservation team up to host annual outing.

A northwest Iowa man who secretly video taped boys of a middle school basketball team while they were showering has been sentenced in federal court.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a Microsoft technical support scam that is making its rounds in our area. 

A two-vehicle collision Wednesday on Highway 18 three miles east of Rock Valley sent two people to the hospital.

The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening heard concern over action that was taken last month to put on the ballot with the November election a proposal that if approved by voters would increase the city's hotel motel tax from 5 percent currently to 7 percent.

A northwest Iowa man who used church funds for his own personal expenses over a 13 year period has pled guilty in federal court in Sioux City. 

One person was taken to the hospital following a collision that took place around 11:30 this (Wed.) morning at the intersection of Highway 71 and 165^th Street (or 34th Street) in Spirit Lake.

(Okoboji)-High-Energy Big Band set to release new album in the spring.

Spencer-based Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Iowa Department of Human Services for prevention and early intervention.

Two people were seriously injured a two-vehicle collision Tuesday in Osceola county.

A possible re-zoning to allow for an adult entertainment establishment in Spencer was a topic of discussion this (Wed.) morning at a meeting of the city's Planning and Zoning Commission.

We now know who this year's winner is in the People's Choice category of the World's Greatest County Fair Food contest at the Clay County Fair.

The Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening held a public hearing but took no action on a proposal to decrease the speed limit on Sanborn Avenue from 35 mph to 25.

An investigation early Sunday into a noise complaint in the 700 block of North 6th Street in Estherville resulted in an arrest.

An Estherville man has been arrested on felony drug charges following an investigation that resulted in the execution of a search warrant back on August 17^th of this year at 426 South 9^th Street in Estherville.

An investigation this past Sunday into a report of a disturbance at 204 South 13^th Street in Estherville resulted in the arrest of an Estherville man.

A Cherokee man has pleaded guilty to a federal meth charge.

(Okoboji)-Participants encouraged to wear favorite team attire for tailgate-themed tournament.

Two people were injured Monday in a six-vehicle chain reaction collision in a construction zone on Highway 18 on the east edge of Sanborn.

Motorists traveling on Highway 60 near Wilder should expect to be detoured starting September 11th

Minor injuries were reported to one person in an explosion and fire Monday evening at the Polaris Industries Indian Motorcycle plant in Spirit Lake. 

Trial for a Spirit Lake man accused of attempted murder that was scheduled to start tomorrow (Tues. 9/11) in Dickinson County District Court has been postponed to later this month.

(Okoboji)-Iowa State FFA Advisor Ron Zelle to answer questions following screening.

A Milford man wanted on a warrant by Palo Alto county authorities was arrested Friday.

A single vehicle crash over the weekend claimed the life of a Cylinder man.

An informational meeting for those interested in providing foster care and adoption will be held later this month in the Iowa Great Lakes.

(Spencer)-- A Havelock man wanted on Clay county warrants for drug charges was taken into custody last week.

(Larchwood)-- One person was killed Saturday in Lyon county at an intersection near Larchwood in a collision involving two pickups.

(Spencer)-Downtown location also open for visitors.

DNR officials say a blockage at a pump station caused an unknown amount of diluted wastewater to get into Storm Lake Wednesday and Thursday.

Clay County Fairgoers are again being reminded of some road work going on along the east side of the grounds that may impact them.

While a number of changes have been made to the grounds for this year's Clay County Fair, some of the biggest fairgoers will likely notice include additional commercial exhibitors on the east end of the grounds.

Voters in another lakes area community will decide in November on a proposal that would increase the rate of its hotel/motel tax.

(Okoboji)-Two ponds were recently completed on the NW Corner of the Lakeside property.

Go fly a kite! That's exactly what they'll be doing this Saturday (Sept. 8th) in Jackson.

A Jackson man is in custody following an investigation in a death in Jackson in July.

A wide variety of free entertainment will once again be featured at this year's Clay County Fair.

A single vehicle crash Wednesday in Clay county resulted in minor injuries to a Lake Park woman.

A man who ran as a Republican candidate who lost in the June Primary Election has filed papers to run as an Independent in the November 6^th General Election.

(Okoboji)-New events added for this year's festival.

Spencer police say they've made an arrest in connection with an incident back on August 30^th in which a vehicle collided with a bicyclist near Wal-Mart in Spencer.

Some Dickinson county middle school students will have a special opportunity to learn about the environment tomorrow (Thurs.) in a unique setting: the outdoors.

A Graettinger man wanted by authorities in Texas has been taken into custody.

All of the recent wet weather didn't dampen a ribbon cutting ceremony this (Wed.) morning marking completion of a new segment of the Dickinson County Recreational Trails and the reconstruction of an adjoining portion of the trail.

A single vehicle crash shortly after 2:30 pm Sunday in Martin county claimed the life of a rural Fairmont man.

Possible injuries were reported Sunday night in a single vehicle crash in O'Brien county.

Tuesday's heavy rain is impacting set-up for this year's Clay County Fair.

(Milford)-Many talented musicians coming together to assist former classmate.  

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors today (Tues.) voted to hire an environmental consultant. 

A Spencer man was arrested over the weekend on weapons and public intoxication charges.

An investigation into a vehicle in a ditch along a Clay county road Saturday resulted in the arrest of a Newell man.

Two lakes area marinas have made the list of Boating Industry Magazine's 2017 Top 100 dealers.

Trial for a Spirit Lake man accused of attempted murder is now set to begin September 11th in Dickinson County District Court.

Two people were arrested Sunday following a high speed pursuit in Osceola county.