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Iowa Seeing Dramatic Increase In Early Voting Compared To 2022
October 30, 2026
(Des Moines)– Many more Iowans have already cast their ballots for this year’s midterms compared to this time in 2022. The Iowa Secretary of State’s Office says five days before election day in 2022, about 272-thousand Iowans had cast their votes. At the same point in the 2026 election cycle, about 100-thousand more voters have […]
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Parks Marina Makes Donation In Recognition Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 30, 2026
(Okoboji)– In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Parks Marina announced the donation of $500 to the Spencer Hospital Abben Cancer Center in Spencer. The funds were raised through the sales of limited edition Barefoot Bar t-shirts. “This effort is such a great tradition for our company to make an impact during breast cancer awareness […]
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Estherville P & Z Adopts Recommendations For Data Center Regulations
October 30, 2026
(Estherville)– Estherville’s Planning and Zoning Commission has finalized recommendations for restrictions on data centers, which will now go before the city council for review on Monday, November 2nd. A public hearing will also be required prior to any final adoption. Among the regulations is one that sets the maximum capacity at 25 megawatts. It also […]
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Most Iowa County Auditor Offices To Be Open Saturday (Oct. 31st) For In Person Early Voting
October 30, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– You’ll have an additional opportunity to vote early in person for next week’s election. Jordan Moyer of the Dickinson County Auditor’s Office says they’ll be open tomorrow (Saturday)… “Voting has been going on down in the Board of Supervisors Room but just for Saturday we are going to be having the voting in […]
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Climatologist: Expect A Warmer, Wetter Than Usual Winter
October 30, 2026
(Des Moines)– You can thank the “Super” El Nino weather system in the Pacific Ocean for the warm, wet weather Iowa’s seen so far this fall. That word from Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan… “It’s the seventh warmest October and the 40th wettest October on record right now coming after the ninth warmest and fourth […]
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Saturday Marks The 35th Anniversary Of The 1991 Halloween Blizzard
October 30, 2026
(Undated)– Saturday will start off on the wet side, but forecasters say things should be dry by the time trick or treating starts Halloween evening. That’s a far cry from 35 years ago. The Halloween Blizzard of 1991 dumped 14 inches of snow on the region, accompanied by 40 mph wind and brutally cold temperatures. […]
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Restructuring Underway At Indian Motorcycle
October 30, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A restructuring at Indian Motorcycle has resulted in a reduction of about 70 jobs. Company officials say It follows a seven-month internal review to remove staffing overlap, redundancies and structural complexities. The company adds the reductions are being offset with up to 60 new manufacturing jobs opening at the plant in Spirit Lake. […]
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With Time Change Comes Reminder To Check Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors
October 30, 2026
(Milford)– Another reminder to turn your clocks BACK one hour before going to bed Saturday night, as standard time goes into effect at 2:00 am Sunday. In addition to that, Jason Simpson of the Milford Fire Department says it’s also a good time to test your smoke detector and change the battery… The same holds […]
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A SW Minnesota Hospital Is Discontinuing Labor & Delivery Services
October 30, 2026
(Luverne, MN) — Declining birth rates in rural Minnesota are being blamed for the end of labor and delivery services at a Luverne hospital. Sanford Health announced Thursday that the inpatient birthing center at its hospital will close in May, forcing pregnant patients to use delivery rooms 30 miles away. Luverne Hospital will continue to […]
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Police Officer Put On Administrative Leave
October 30, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– An Arnolds Park police officer is on administrative leave after being charged for allegedly providing a gun to his underage son. A criminal complaint filed by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office charges 46-year-old Andy Yungbluth with one count of transfer of a pistol or revolver to a person under 18. The charge is […]
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