The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids on a couple of projects in the Iowa Great Lakes.

Seasons Center has been awarded a three-year certificate of license to continue providing substance use disorder services through the Iowa Department of Public Health.

A ban on open burning in Emmet county that had been previously in effect has been lifted effective immediately.

(Spirit Lake)-Auction runs through Sunday, October 25 at 9 pm

The agency says as of this (Wed.) morning, 534 Iowans were hospitalized with the virus, up from the previous record high of 501 set just yesterday (Tues.)

Petersen says the keynote speaker is no stranger to the Corridor.

The board voted Tuesday evening to appoint Evan Bensley to fill a vacancy.

The Minnesota State Patrol says 49-year-old Jonathan Salzer of Luverne was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Express Van northbound when he lost control of the vehicle on the snow and ice covered road.

The money will go toward the purchase of new turnout gear for the city's Fire Department.

The plant received millions of dollars in tax incentives based on its promise to produce millions of gallons of ethanol from crop waste. 

(Okoboji)-Registration required for free, non-spooky event

As we reported previously this year's annual meeting of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is going to be held virtually due to COVID-19.

A two vehicle collision Monday afternoon on Highway 169 near St. Peter claimed the life of a Lakefield man.

Minor injuries were reported Saturday when a vehicle collided with a tree in Sheldon.

The Iowa Department of Public Health reported that as of this (Tues.) morning, 501 Iowans were in the hospital with the virus.

The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this (Tues.) morning to purchase two electronic filtration systems, one for each air handler in the courthouse, for a total cost of $71,198 as part of a COVID-19 mitigation effort for the facility.

The organization's annual Dessert Auction will be held November 6^th online, with proceeds going toward the scholarship fund for Camp Autumn.

(Milford)-Initial application period open through November 9

29-year-old Darrel Pounds was charged with attempted murder, willful injury and 2^nd degree theft.

Fire Chief Brandon Ehret says the Lake Park Fire Department was called to 604 Market Street around 3:18 am.

Organizer Nichole Kruse says the proceeds from the November 8^th event will go to help offset medical expenses for Syd Malchow, who along with his wife Nadine, own the Hi-Lo Club in Lakefield.

If there was ever a year to get your flu shot, Katy Burke, Dickinson County Public Health Director of Population and Public Health says this would be it.

Governor Kim Reynolds Friday issued a new Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, continuing the noncommercial driver's license expiration date suspensions through Sunday, November 15^th.

An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at the Kossuth county jail in Algona.

In a post on their Facebook page, Spencer Hospital President Bill Bumgarner pleads with area residents to their part in trying to get a handle on the situation. 

It comes after at least one worker in the office tested positive for COVID-19. 

Collision Involving A Pickup And Cement Truck Sends Two People To The Hospital

(Spirit Lake)-Program helps brighten the holidays for Dickinson County families in need

Officials say the closure is scheduled to take place Monday (Oct. 19th) and will continue through Wednesday (Oct. 21st). 

Foundation Director Mindy Gress tells KUOO news 25 students from Okoboji and Spirit Lake High Schools are involved this year.

Officials with Iowa Lakes Community College say they want to enroll 100 people in 100 days in courses providing industry-recognized certifications. 

Treasurer Kris Rowley says a staff member in the office has tested positive for COVID-19 and that out of an abundance of caution, the rest of the staff in the office is being tested.

29-year-old Allan Schwidder is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Rollin Bontrager.

(Spencer)-Event is one of several fundraisers for student trip slated for january

The organization plans to use the funds for supplies and sanitation supplies for youth programs.