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High Water Temps., Oxygen Depletion From Algae Likely Causes Of Big Spirit Fish Kill
August 17, 2026
(Orleans)– Extremely high water temperatures this summer on the Iowa Great Lakes are raising concern. Mike Hawkins is the Northwest Regional Fisheries Management Supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. He says the extremely warm water is likely a contributing factor in some fish kills that are taking place. One of those is on […]
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New Arnolds Park Police Chief Coming From Within
August 17, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The next Police Chief for Arnolds Park is coming from within the department. The city council last week approved Mayor Jim Hussong’s appointment of Jeremy Kleve to the position when current chief Al Krueger steps down at the end of this year. Krueger has served as Arnolds Park’s head cop since June of […]
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Sheldon Woman Accused Of Assaulting O’Brien County Sheriff
August 17, 2026
(Primghar)– A Sheldon woman already in jail is facing an additional charge after allegedly assaulting the O’Brien County Sheriff. According to a criminal complaint, 25-year-old Fabiola DeLeon Matias was originally arrested on August 10th for domestic abuse…assault; domestic abuse with a weapon and interference with official acts, and was booked into jail. According to court […]
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We’re Learning Additional Info. Into Closure Of Ashton Post Office
August 16, 2026
(Ashton)– We have some added details to report in the closure of the post office in Ashton. As we reported last week, the facility was closed recently due to health and safety concerns with the structure housing the facility. Residents in the mean time need to travel about 7 miles to the post office in […]
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Motorcycle Crash Injures New York Man
August 15, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– A motorcycle crash Friday on Interstate 90 in Jackson county injured a New York man. The Minnesota State Patrol says 32-year-old Matthew Howe of Geneva, New York was driving a 2015 Indian Motorcycle eastbound when he lost control and crashed near mile post 77. Howe sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to […]
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Two Local Nursing Homes Among Those Listed As Defendants In A Lawsuit
August 14, 2026
(Undated)– A lawsuit filed by Summit Healthcare Operating Partnership of California and Fantasia Investment of the Caymen Islands claims a group of six Iowa nursing homes owes them more than $2.1 million in back rent. Those nursing homes are operated by Accura Healthcare. Facilities in Milford and Spirit Lake are among those named in the […]
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Domestic Disturbance Investigation Results In Multiple Charges Against Everly Man
August 14, 2026
(Everly)– An investigation into a domestic disturbance in Everly early this (Fri.) morning landed a man in jail on multiple charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to 107 East 2nd Street in Everly a little after 1:30 am. A press release says an investigation into the incident led to the arrest […]
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A Northwest Iowa Post Office Is Temporarily Closed
August 14, 2026
(Ashton)– Residents of one northwest Iowa town now have to drive nearly seven miles for U.S. Postal services. A notice from the U.S. Postal Service says the post office in Ashton is temporarily closed, citing “irreparable safety and health concerns for employees and customers”. It doesn’t mention a re-opening date. In the meantime, those with […]
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Experts Say Now Is The Time To Help Children Re-Adjust To School Routines
August 14, 2026
(Undated)– Children across Iowa will be heading back to school soon. Dr. Nadia Mushtaq (MOOSH-tock), a pediatrician with MercyOne, says there are a few things parents can do to help their children make the transition more smoothly… “Start setting their bedtime a few hours early, more reflective of what the bedtime would look like when […]
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