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Additional Details Released Into Saturday Boat Crash In Francis Sites Area

September 14, 2026

(Spirit Lake)— We’re learning some additional details into a boat crash Saturday on East Lake Okoboji. The Iowa DNR says it took place around 7:00 pm. A press release says a 42-foot-long catamaran style racing boat was operating on East Lake Okoboji between Stoney Point and the Narrows when it collided with a dock and […]

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September Is Life Insurance Awareness Month

September 14, 2026

(Undated)– September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, a reminder for Iowans to make sure their policies are up to date and to make sure they’re properly covered. Russell Gibson, Consumer Advocate with the Iowa Insurance Division, says this month is a good time to ask yourself some questions and consider what changes you might need […]

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Today (Mon. Sept. 14th) Is Veteran’s Day At The Clay County Fair

September 14, 2026

(Spencer)– It’s day three of the Clay County Fair powered by SMU. It’s Veteran’s Day today (Mon.) with free admission to the fair for veterans and those currently active in the military. The highlights will include the annual Veteran’s Day Parade at 10:00 am followed by the Veteran’s Appreciation Program at 11:00 am and Glenn […]

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City Of Okoboji

September 14, 2026

(Okoboji)– An ordinance regulating bicycles, electric scooters, low-speed E-bikes and other micromobility devices is going on the books in Okoboji. The city council last week adopted the measure following a public hearing, but the vote wasn’t unanimous. Councilman Jim Delperdang was among those voting in favor. He admitted it’s going to be very difficult to […]

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Authorities Investigating A Boat Crash On East Lake Okoboji

September 13, 2026

(Spirit Lake)– No details have been released, however KUOO news has learned enforcement officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources are investigating a boat crash that took place late Saturday afternoon in the Francis Sites area of East Lake Okoboji. Photos on social media taken shortly after the crash show a boat actually flipped […]

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Missing Person Found Deceased In O’Brien County

September 13, 2026

A missing person has been found dead in O’Brien County. According to O’Brien County Sheriff Bruce Devereaux, deputies responded to a report of a missing person on Saturday. While searching, authorities located the individual’s vehicle and then found that person dead just north of the Little Sioux River access by the Prairie Heritage Center. The […]

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Ongoing Vandalism Results In One Area City Shutting Down Some Public Restrooms

September 11, 2026

(Jackson, Mn.)– Ongoing vandalism has resulted in the city of Jackson shutting down some public restrooms for the rest of the season. City officials say the damage to the facilities at Albertus field has been ongoing despite notices asking for the vandalism to stop. The statement goes on to say the city understands the closure […]

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An Instructor At Okoboji High School Is A Regional Teacher Of The Year & Is In The Running For State Honor

September 11, 2026

(Des Moines)– A local teacher is in the running for a prestigious honor through the Iowa Department of Education. Abby Goodlaxson, a physican education and health instructor at Okoboji High School, is one of nine regional teachers of the year for 2027 and is now a finalist for Iowa Teacher of the Year, to be […]

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Water Woes Continue In Terril: Boil Advisory Is In Effect

September 11, 2026

***UPDATE: The boil advisory has since been lifted and is no longer in effect*** (Terril)– Water issues continue in Terril. The city announced this (Friday, Sept. 11th) morning a boil advisory is in effect until further notice. The notification states that it’s due to a programming issue with the city’s new water treatment facility that […]

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Another Reminder Of Iowa Water Conference Next Week In Iowa Great Lakes

September 11, 2026

(Okoboji)– As we reported previously the Iowa Great Lakes will host the 2026 Iowa Water Conference this coming Wednesday and Thursday, September 16th and 17th. Steve Wiseman, a local outdoors enthusiast, says this year’s conference will provide a special opportunity for input from the general public. He says that part of the conference, dubbed “Community […]

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