Governor Kim Reynolds says a bill she signed into law this week that shifts funding for mental health services to the state level was truly monumental.

(Arnolds Park)- Halfloves, Elizabeth Moen and Jocelyn  to headline new Festival

Both drivers are dead after a head-on crash between two pickups Thursday morning on Highway 23 in southwestern Minnesota

The Iowa Supreme Court has overturned a district court ruling that allowed environmental groups to sue the state over water quality.

The Governor was on hand late Thursday afternoon for the opening reception of the sesquicentennial exhibit at the Clay County Heritage Center in Spencer where she spoke of the importance of communities celebrating their heritage

An error before his trial even got underway means a 71-year-old Spirit Lake man who was convicted of murder will get another trial. 

The Clay County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to the location around 12:20 pm today (Thursday).

A welfare check a little before 6:00 pm Wednesday at 1010 2^nd Avenue North in Estherville ultimately ended in the arrests of several people on a variety of charges.

Coordinator Mike Ehret says the new one they're looking at has two cameras on it compared to the existing drone that only has one

The Clay County Sheriff's Office says Lucas Decker was operating a 2019 Indian Motorcycle northbound in the 2800 mile of Highway 71 when he collided with the animal.

The National Weather Service says it even received a report of an inch and three quarters diameter hail near Peterson.

The O'Brien County Board of Supervisors has approved plans for an expansion of a cattle operation northeast of Sanborn that's owned by Van Ess Dairy, LLC.

Iowa groups that assist survivors of domestic violence and other crimes are struggling as a key federal funding source almost evaporates.

The Milford Airport Commission has decided to move forward with a study to look into the feasibility of moving the city's airport, a process commission members say could take 10 to 15 years.

(Estherville)-Project has been in the works for over 10 years

JJ Goodwin with the Iowa Galavant will bring his Western Iowa T-Bone Trail to Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson and Emmet counties later this month

Ryan Krosch started his new position as Jackson County Administrator and has been using his first week to get aquainted with everyone

Mayor Bill Maas says the council agreed to temporarily allow parking along the south side of the road from now until Labor Day.

An opening reception will be held Thursday evening for a very special exhibit at the Clay County Heritage Center.

(Spirit Lake)-Program helps low income families purchase school supplies

The Emmet County Sheriff's Office says an investigation resulted in an arrest warrant being issued for a suspect in the case, 49-year-old Theodore West of Estherville. 

The Emmet County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrived on the scene shortly after 9:30 pm Monday, June 7th and found the facility had sustained severe damage as a result of the incident.

Iowa State University Extension crop specialist Joel DeJong says northwest Iowa crops are showing signs of stress from the dry conditions.

The Sheriff's Office says a deputy pulled over a 2013 Nissan Altima around 6:00 pm in the 2400 mile of 380^th Street in Clay county.

President and CEO Blain Andera says individuals and businesses alike are encouraged to donate.

Earlier this year the Mayo Clinic Health System decided to close down their clinics in Armstrong as well as Lake Crystal, Sherburn, Trimont and Truman.

City Administrator Leann Reinsbach told the council it would help with some street improvements

Governor Kim Reynolds will be making a couple of stops in the area this Thursday.

According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens, a 2003 Harley Davidson driven by Michael Schubert age (64) was eastbound in the 4300 block of 230th Street, when the motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway and entered the road ditch. 

(Arnolds Park)-Dinner, live music and auction to highlight event at the Roof Garden Ballroom

Flags are being flown at half-staff on this flag day across Iowa to pay respect to a fallen soldier from northwest Iowa who died in the Korean war. His remains were just recently identified.

Investigators say 20-year-old Reath Yak of Storm Lake was one of the men who fired more than 20 shots at a Des Moines home last March.

It consists of five lots on 10 acres of land between 168^th Street and North Inner Lane on the west side of West Lake Okoboji.

Madeline Smith of the ISU Extension and Outreach Dickinson County office says they're also looking for volunteers to help out with this year's fair.

If you or a family member could benefit from CREST's services, feel free to call 507-235-3833. 

Bring a Milford business receipt to Boji Bay and get in free through June 30th! One receipt per person, open 12 pm to 5 pm.

County Treasurer Kris Rowley says the office will be closed that day between 10:00 am and 11:00 am for staff training with the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly tells KUOO news they were called to the Golden Buys Outlet store at 1665 Highway 71 South a little before 8:30 this (Friday) morning

40 to 50 mph gusts were reported in some locations, blowing around loose objects.

The Spirit Lake Fire Department was called shortly before 8:30 am to the Golden Buys Outlet Store at 1665 Highway 71 South after getting a report of a controlled burn that quickly got out of hand after the wind suddenly picked up. The fire quickly spread to the building itself, engulfing it.

The new class, “Bring Back The Roaring 20's”, will feature textiles, crafts and arts reminiscent of that time period.

While the hot weather is less than desirable for us, a local expert says it's actually been good for crops...so far.

The city of Sheldon has issued a “water watch” that will be in effect until further notice.

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says it happened around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, several miles south of Cherokee at an intersection of two county roads.

The Milford Fire Department responded around 8:30 this (Thurs.) morning to a fire involving a reefer unit on a semi trailer near Landmark Products just west of Milford.

(Okoboji)-Anti-Litter and Century Cottage campaigns both focus on Good Stewardship of Iowa Great Lakes

The Red Rock Rural Water System is making that request of its members.

Kim Wermersen represents the Board of Supervisors on the county's Landfill Commission. He informed fellow supervisors this week of the findings of a recently completed survey into recycling in Dickinson county.

The events kick off Friday with some of the main highlights on Saturday, including a parade.

The Okoboji City Council Tuesday approved a recommendation from the city's Board of Adjustment granting a special request from the Okoboji Summer Theatre to allow a mural to be painted on the side of one of their buildings. While council members said they don't have issues with the design being proposed for this particular project, they are concerned over a possible precedent.

The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday evening approved a recommendation from the city's Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone a small piece of land that's within the same parcel of land where the Dry Dock and Four Seasons Resort are located, so the entire property is zoned the same. The discrepancy was discovered as the owners of the property were doing their due diligence in making preparations to put the land, including that where the resort and restaurant are located, up for sale.

(Arnolds Park)-Competition open to Bands and Individual Performers age 21 and under

(Emmetsburg)-Nash's tribute to The Man in Black is recognized nationally

A Graettinger man has been served with an active Clay county warrant for failure to appear on charges of interference with official acts and Unauthorized use of a credit card under $1,500

The Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening directed City Administrator Michael Meyers to proceed in talks with the city of Arnolds Park into the possibility of applying for a grant to help cover the cost of the project

The Iowa State Patrol says its troopers have reported some of the most dangerous driving behaviors in the patrol’s 85-year history. 

Unofficial results show Snyder receiving 89 votes while the other candidates, Sandra Johnson received 23 votes and Madeline Kopel eight votes.

The City Council Tuesday evening granted formal approval of the increase following a public hearing.

The city council Tuesday evening unanimously approved a recommendation from Mayor Bruce Keenan to appoint Shane Brevik to the position, succeeding longtime Chief Jeff Hanson who will be retiring effective at the end of the month.

Dickinson county supervisors are considering a resolution that in effect would classify all businesses in the county as essential in the event of another public health emergency.

Mayor Kevin Robinson told the city council Monday evening it stems from a letter he's received from an official with the Iowa Department of Transportation

Voters in Sheldon head to the polls today (Tues.) for a special election to fill a vacancy for the Ward 2 city council seat

(Milford)-Furbearer and Wetland Biologist Vince Evelsizer to speak at free talk Tuesday evening

The Iowa Department of Transportation's District 3 Office says crews will be doing work on a bridge approach and rehabilitating some pavement on Highway 10 west of U.S. Highway 75

Music at the Market and Art in the Park coincides with the Riverside Farmers Market in Jackson at Ashley Park.

The Sheriff's Office says Joanie Rierson of Algona lost control of a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder while traveling southbound in the 2800 block of 530th Avenue.

A Graettinger woman faces multiple charges following a brief pursuit this past Wednesday evening in Graettinger.

Kassel began his career as an Extension Integrated Pest Management Associate at the Spencer Area Extension Office back in 1981.

Firefighters were called to 402 8^th Avenue Southeast shortly before 8:30 pm Friday and found flames coming from the exterior of the residence and attic space

Authorities say 18-year-old Brian Valencia of Willis, Texas had been swimming in a roped-off area of Black Hawk Lake in Lakeview when he started to struggle.

A boil order that had been in effect for Fostoria late last week was lifted over the weekend.

Commissioners of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be in the Iowa Great Lakes next week.

During her stop in Storm Lake this week, Governor Kim Reynolds talked about what it will take to get more people into the workforce.

The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled in the case of a six-figure renovation of a classic car.

Ordinances in most cities state that grass and weeds must be kept less than 6 inches in height.

It involved an incident on January 15th of 2019 in which a sheriff's deputy responded to a report of a man who had been found in a vehicle.

The Splash Pad, presented by Splash'n Jackson, has been a three-year project, which culminated in a ribbon cutting on Thursday.

CEO Jeff Vierkant says the work will start after this coming Labor Day with construction through the winter.

The incident at the Iowa State Bank happened around 12 Noon Thursday.

A statement from Iowa Lakes Regional Water says the order is effective immediately and will remain in place until water samples are satisfactory.

A city ordinance requires anyone in the city wishing to shoot off fireworks have a permit first.

The annual Reggie Schive Jazz Camp at Iowa Lakes Community College still has some open spots, and is a great way to learn about music!

Police are looking for a man described as being six feet two inches tall wearing red glasses, white gloves and blackish grey sweatpants. They say the man is armed with a gun and should be considered dangerous. 

It was announced this (Thurs.) morning Shannon Landauer has been hired to the position and will begin her new duties in July.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a bridge replacement on Iowa Highway 15 over Lotts Creek, about eight and-a-half miles north of Highway 18 and a half mile south of Fenton, in Kossuth county.

Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says it will solve a problem with zebra mussels they've been having at the facility

Renae Rapp was an administrative assistant who managed payroll and staff scheduling at the state unit in Cherokee where sexually violent predators are committed once their prison terms have expired

Jennifer Sievert will succeed Tresa Hussong in that position. Hussong, who has been with ILEC the past 22 years, will be retiring effective this coming August 27^th.

City Administrator Michael Meyers says it will be that one day only, and crews will only be making one pass through town

Infectious disease specialists warn if Iowa’s vaccination rate doesn’t rise, more contagious variants of Covid may take hold here as is the case in Britain.

Company officials say the increase is needed to help fund more than $250 million in improvements to the company's infrastructure in Iowa made since 2011.

The Iowa State Park Passport System shows how many people visit Iowa's State Parks and how important they are to the people.

Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says some soybean fields experienced some frost damage

The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 45-year-old Amy Stallings was driving a 2006 Kia Sportage that went through a curve and collided with the barrier at the corner of 2^nd Street and Highway 10 in Peterson.

A longtime broadcaster and icon of the Iowa Great Lakes has passed away. Paul Hedberg died this past Thursday in Texas.

Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly tells KUOO news they were called to a residence in the harbor area around 2:30 this (Tues.) afternoon.

Authorities say the incident took place on Thursday of this past week.

Sue Boettcher of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach tells KUOO news they'll be hosting a STEM diversity workshop Tuesday, June 29^th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the dining hall at Lakeside Lab.

43-year-old Patrick Miles was scheduled to go on trial next month in Dickinson County District Court.

A special video will be shown at Lakeside Lab's free talk this (Tuesday) evening

The chain has announced that beginning today (Tues.), each person that completes their COVID-19 vaccination at a Hy-Vee pharmacy or pop-up vaccination clinic will receive a $10 Hy-Vee gift card.

A traffic stop Monday in Lyon county resulted in the arrests of two people on drug charges.