Clay County Fair General Manager and CEO Jeremy Parsons says trying to come up with options to still hold the Clay County Fair during a pandemic were constantly being discussed all the way up until Thursday's formal announcement this year's event won't be held

Jennifer Gustafson of Lakes Regional Healthcare tells KUOO news since June 22^nd, 1,576 people have been tested at the site

The city announced earlier in the week it was launching an internal investigation after a photo of the incident at the Spencer Wal-Mart store surfaced on social media.

Parsons says the decision was extremely hard to make. He says it based in part on a survey they recently conducted

(Arnolds Park)-Association is hosting several outdoor concerts including Live on Lake Street featuring Jason Walsmith of The Nadas on July 3

Steve Anderson, Superintendent of the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District, says while we've had less rain so far this season, that can always change on a moment's notice. And he says it's better to address the issues with sump pumps now rather than waiting until after the fact

The Clay County Fair Association announced today (Thursday) the 2020 edition of "The World's Greatest County Fair" will NOT be held and has been postponed to September 11th-19th, 2021. 

Corn won't be knee high this year by the 4^th of July. Instead, it's more like waist to chest high in many cases.

While the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to go up in Dickinson county, public health officials say they're encouraged the increase hasn't been as great over the past week or so compared to what it was earlier.

(Okoboji)-Experts suggest calming agents and products to assist with pet care.

The department is reminding residents that even though the state of Iowa passed a law allowing fireworks a few years ago, the city of Estherville has an ordinance that requires anyone shooting fireworks in the city to have a permit.

July is now upon us and it's time once again for the Okoboji Foundation to launch one of it's annual events that helps nonprofit organizations in the lakes area build their endowments.

Andrew Fisher, CEO of the YMCA of the Okoboji's says they're very grateful for the foundation's support saying it comes at a very critical time.

Lake Park Fire Chief Brandon Ehret says a rooftop ventilation fan was the likely cause of a fire this (Wednesday) morning at Northern Iowa Diecast in Lake Park.

A two vehicle accident yesterday (Thursday) afternoon on Highway 60 near Mountain Lake has sent three people to the hospital.

Jeff Skalbeck, President of Northern Iowa Diecast, tells KUOO news the plant was evacuated and no one was hurt.

(Okoboji)-Exhibit features works by Artists who will be featured in the Artisans Road Trip this fall

Brandon Rohrig of Dickinson County Public Health says it's important everyone be responsible and do their part to help lessen any further spread of COVID-19 in the community.

The announcement affects the University of Okoboji Tennis Class scheduled for July 11th-12^th; the Open Water Swim scheduled for August 1^st; and the Slow Pitch Softball Tournament that was scheduled for August 15^th and 16^th.

Committee member Doug Goodell says the show will be held this Friday (July 3rd) beginning at dusk. 

Minor injuries were reported this past Saturday in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 420^th Street and 270^th Avenue in Clay county.

The action was taken during a special city council meeting Monday evening.

Spencer police investigated a couple of accidents in recent days, including one Sunday in which a motorcycle collided with bicyclist at the corner of Grand Avenue and 8th Street Southeast. 

(Spirit Lake)-Association encourages social distancing during display, will launch fireworks from center of Big Spirit Lake

Marv Fernelius is a local resident who is a caretaker of the flag. He says in order to preserve the flag they have established protocol as to when to take it down.

A Spirit Lake man was seriously injured Sunday evening in an accident in the area of 175^th Street and 245^th Avenue near Parks Marina, south of Spirit Lake.

City Attorney-Administrator Gregg Owens says there are only two days fireworks can be discharged during certain times of the day

Locally, Dickinson county this (Monday) morning reported a total of 238 cases so far, up four since Friday.

The city of Terril will be flushing fire hydrants beginning this Wednesday (July 1st).

A South Dakota man caught a tagged walleye this past weekend but wasn't entered in the Walleye Weekend Extended Contest. 

Osceola county authorities have released details into a two vehicle collision this past Wednesday at the intersection of Highway 60 and 100^th Street.

Hy-Vee announced a week ago it was recalling Hy-Vee brand bagged garden salad mix out of concern it could be contaminated with the bacteria. The grocery chain today (Saturday) announced it is expanding  that to include 12 additional salad products.

School officials say the families of the athletes were made aware of the positive test results Friday, and the athletes began their quarantine immediately upon notification they were in primary contact of another positive case.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced today (Fri.) the newly revamped campground and facilities will open to campers Wednesday, July 1st.

(Okoboji)-Registration for Lakes on the Run encouraged by July 1