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.

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