The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting 918 new positive tests for COVID-19, increasing the state's total to 76-thousand-968 cases. 

(Spirit Lake)-Masks will be required for entry, curbside hours to remain in effect.

An Algona, Iowa, man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he fired a shotgun at another person.

Authorities say David Young of Milford was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox when a horse ran out onto the road. The horse struck the right front of the vehicle, smashing out the passenger side windshield. The horse was then flipped up into the air, and landed on the highway.

The organization has announced Shantel Pausley has been selected to fill the vacant position.

(Spirit Lake)-Program to be accessible from anywhere with Library Card

Tara Paul, Superintendent of the Estherville-Lincoln Central School District, put out a notification to staff, parents and the community this (Wed.) afternoon. 

A Spirit Lake man arrested August 11^th on a weapons charge following an investigation by police into a report of a suspicious person in the Center Lake area has pled not guilty.

29-year-old Darrel Pounds entered the plea last week in Dickinson County District Court. A jury trial is set for November 17^th.

Spokesman Brian Dalziel says the “micro grants” would be available through the Iowa Economic Development Authority's Shop Iowa program and that they don't have to be paid back. He says they could be used for various purposes, including for those businesses wanting to put product up for sale online

The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for this year's Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, September 26^th

They include Sioux, Lyon, Plymouth and O'Brien

The Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District this (Tuesday) evening is confirming two more students have been diagnosed with COVID-19. That's in addition to one other case confirmed earlier today (Tuesday), also in a student.

(Estherville)-Free festival offered to Students in Grades 5-8

Police Chief Tony Urwin says he's been made aware that individuals are hanging, sitting and having photos taken of them on top of the hoops, damaging them in the process. 

Estherville Police Chief Brent Shatto announced this (Tuesday) afternoon two juvenile males have been charged in the thefts of some campaign signs.

21-year-old Isaiah Mixon was sentenced last week after pleading guilty previously to possession of a firearm by a drug user.

Foundation President Mindy Gress says they remain committed to growing the fund which was established in early April.

A statement released by the district doesn't say whether it is in a student or a staff member.

Supervisor Kim Wermersen helped draft the ordinance. He says it was based on complaints and a petition with more than 60 signatures on it calling for something to be done.

A letter to district patrons doesn't say what grade level the affected student is in

The Milford City Council Monday evening finalized details for the clean up.

Police say 16 Biden for President signs have been stolen from yards in recent days.

The company that owns an elevator in Royal that was damaged in an explosion in August says the facility will be available for use during the upcoming harvest. 

(Spencer)-Prizes to be awarded in both Residential and Business Categories

The piece was designed by Andrea McMahon who serves as the chamber's Communications Director in collaboration with Jacob Polaschek, a local designer.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 20-year-old Walker Nelson was driving a 2011 Dodge Ram northbound in the 3700 mile of 280^th Avenue, or County Road M54. Authorities say the vehicle crossed the center line and went into the west ditch, colliding with a fence and a utility pole before coming to rest on top of an electrical box.

Jury trials resume this week in Iowa after a couple of pilot trials to try out social distancing and COVID-19 prevention measures. 

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health will hold their fourth annual “We Are Family Summit” in two different sessions beginning this (Monday) evening.

Officials with the Spencer Community School District Sunday confirmed another positive case of COVID-19, this time at the Middle School. 

The new owner of the former Okoboji Middle School is taking the city of Arnolds Park to court over terms of an agreement pertaining to a parking lot on the site.

Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Spencer High School. 

The Emmet County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the pickup truck and an adult male (see photos) in connection with an ongoing investigation. Both are pictured at a convenience store in Spirit Lake at 10:17 am Thursday, September 10th. 

A statement issued by the district didn't go into detail as to which staff members have been affected.

Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martens says 45-year-old Joseph Haak of Johnston, Iowa, was arrested shortly after 8:30 this (Friday) morning. 

Superintendent Dr. David Smith tells KUOO news two assistant coaches have tested positive for COVID-19

Clay County Fair General Manager Jeremy Parsons says they'll be holding another Fair Food To Go event the entire coming week

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags be flown at half-staff until sunrise tomorrow (Sat.) in honor of Patriot Day and in memory of those who lost their lives in the September 11^th terrorist attacks.

The Emmet County Sheriff's Office says it started when a deputy in the 2400 block of Highway 4 observed a southbound U-Haul with a car dolly attached matching the description of a vehicle possibly involved in a hit-and-run in Estherville minutes earlier.

Spirit Lake residents may want to do some fall house cleaning this weekend. Citywide clean up days will be held Monday through Thursday, September 14^th through the 17^th.

Stephen Pelzer, Director of Financial Aid at Iowa Lakes, says the Last Dollar Scholarship Program is a part of Governor Kim Reynolds' “Future Ready Iowa” initiative.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be relaxing fishing regulations on Spring Lake near Cherokee beginning this Saturday, September 12^th, and will continue through October 4^th.

A traffic stop shortly before 7:00 pm Wednesday evening in the 1700 block of Dickinson County Road M56 resulted in the arrests of two people on drug charges.

As we reported previously, some patching is scheduled to begin on Highway 71 between 202nd Street and 41st in Spirit Lake.

Assistant Spirit Lake Fire Chief Chris Hoerichs says it's important to make sure your furnace is functioning properly to avoid any dangers associated with carbon monoxide...which can be deadly.

33-year-old Shana Mull was sentenced last week to more than six years in federal prison.

Rebecca Peters of Okoboji Tourism says they were forced to start making changes already at the onset of the pandemic back in March

A fire at the Jackson Hi-Rise Apartment Complex has displaced all of the residents of the building.

City Administrator Michael Meyers told the City Council last (Tues.) evening Central Water, the agency from which the cities of Okoboji and Arnolds Park purchases treated water, will be increasing the rates they charge to the cities.

Among them is one that would prohibit parking on the odd numbered side of Lakeshore Drive and Fairfield Street

Erin Reed of Dickinson County Trails tells KUOO news they were awarded $176,522 for the next phase of a project along former railroad right-of-way between Spirit Lake and Lake Park.

A collision involving a vehicle and a bicycle Monday at the intersection of South Grand Avenue and 5^th Street in Spencer injured a Spencer man.

Up until now under the re-opening with COVID-19 guidelines, only the west door of the Dickinson County Courthouse has been open to the public.

There were no injuries but a considerable amount of property damage was reported in a fire early Sunday in Sanborn.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says it started shortly after 9:00 pm Sunday after a report was received about a vehicle being driven recklessly on Highway 9 near Little Rock.

The Minnesota State Patrol says 89-year-old William Dudding of Bancroft was driving a 2015 Ford Focus westbound on Highway 30.

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

An Emmetsburg man has pled not guilty in the death of a Washington, Iowa man who's body was recovered earlier this summer from a Palo Alto county lake. 

The Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office has received complaints about a scam that is starting to circulate in the area.

The clinic will reopen Tuesday (Sept. 8th) and will be open from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.

The Minnesota State Patrol says 75-year-old Terry Meyer of Reading, Minnesota was driving a 1995 Ford pickup westbound on Nobles County Road 14 and 22-year-old Kasey Hix of Ellsworth, Minnesota was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe northbound on Highway 59 when the two collided in the intersection.

They aren't saying if it's a teacher, administrator or student, citing privacy laws.

The iconic attraction was also officially dedicated in the honor of the late Berkley Bedell, who played an integral role in the Save The Park campaign.

The Emmet County Sheriff's Office says authorities were called around 2:46 pm August 20th after getting a report of a vehicle parked in front of a rural Estherville farmstead. 

Two people from Luverne, Minnesota were arrested on drug charges after authorities investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle in a park in Rock Rapids.

Multiple injuries were reported in a collision Friday in Pocahontas county.

(Emmetsburg)-Nursing Program credits Faculty for dedication to Students

Kim Scorza, CEO/President of Seasons Center, says they'll use the funds to support individuals and families in Dickinson county impacted by COVID-19.

The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting an additional 1,183 confirmed, positive cases of COVID-19 in the state from 10:00 am Thursday until 10:00 am today (Fri.)

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today (Fri.) active, registered voters in the state should start receiving absentee ballot request forms in the mail this weekend.

The attraction will also be dedicated in honor of the late Berkley Bedell as part of the ceremony, which begins at 11:30 am.

Dr. Andrew Mueting of Lakes Regional Family Practice tells KUOO news not following through with those screenings and appointments could actually put you more at risk should you actually contract COVID-19.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Slone La Cour of Hartley was driving a 2017 Freightliner owned by Cooperative Farmers Elevator of Rock Valley.

The need for social distancing with the pandemic and the fact that initial jury pools can consist of 100 or more people is what's driving the issue.

The O'Brien County Sheriff's Office says 56-year-old Jenn Baier of Royal was driving a 2012 Ford Fusion eastbound on 455^th Street when she missed the curve at Yew Avenue.

(Okoboji)-Proceeds from event to help pay for new outdoor sound system

(Arnolds Park)-All performances to be held outdoors

Grundman Hicks, the general contractor on the project for the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary Sewer District, says the intersection of 220^th Avenue and 165^th Street will be closed to the north and to the east beginning shortly after sunrise Tuesday, September 8^th.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 21-year-old Emily Stoneking of Spencer was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Impala eastbound on Highway 18 when she collided with the rear of a 2017 Freightliner semi tractor-trailer driven by 59-year-old Troy Krengel of Ankeny who was waiting to turn northbound onto Highway 71.

Dakin Schultz of the Iowa Department of Transportation tells KUOO news one of those will involve Highway 71 through the lakes corridor.

Expect to see an increased presence of law enforcement officers on Highways 9 & 71 through Spirit Lake this coming Friday evening.

Minor injuries were reported Monday evening in a single vehicle crash southwest of Sheldon.

Minor injuries were reported late Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 220th street and 270th Avenue between Milford and Terril.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Rachel Martinez of Spencer was driving a 2017 Infiniti eastbound on County Road B-24 near Moneta when she lost control of the vehicle after apparently falling asleep.

RE/MAX Preferred, based in Sioux City, has announced a new ownership group including Aaron Jones, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Lakes Realty in the Iowa Great Lakes along with Amy Kokacek of RE/MAX Preferred and Jeff and Rachel Carlson of Sioux City.

Michele Goodenow of Imagine Iowa Great Lakes, which was involved in the renovation of the project, says it will be a very fitting tribute to a man who did a lot for the Iowa Great Lakes.

Spokeswoman Kristin Larson told the supervisors they continue to offer a number of programs to income eligible homeowners to assist with various improvements.

Okoboji Wholesale in Okoboji has purchased Melander's Appliance and TV in Milford.

Spirit Lake police say they've had reports of many local residents receiving texts from an unknown number stating they have a package waiting to be delivered.

A Milford man wanted on federal charges was taken into custody Monday evening after leading authorities on a manhunt at Fort Defiance State Park in Estherville.