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Additional Details Released Into Arnolds Park Golf Cart Crash

July 4, 2026

(Arnolds Park)– We’re learning additional information into a crash Friday night in Arnolds Park involving a golf cart. Arnolds Park Police Chief Al Kruger tells KUOO news 49-year-old Lisa Anderson of Lake City, Iowa was driving the golf cart on East Broadway at Highway 71 when she lost control, causing it to roll onto its […]

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Orleans Boil Advisory Lifted

July 4, 2026

(Orleans)– The boil advisory previously in effect for the city of Orleans has been lifted. Officials with Iowa Lakes Regional Water announced late this afternoon (Saturday, July 4th), water samples that were tested have come back satisfactorily and the advisory is no longer in effect. It was put into place Thursday after a contractor accidentally […]

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BREAKING NEWS: A Small Plane Has Crashed N.E. Of Spirit Lake Airport

July 4, 2026

***NOTE: This story has been updated from a previous version with updated information*** (Okoboji)– A small plane has crashed late this (Saturday, July 4th) morning just northeast of the Spirit Lake airport. KUOO news has learned it was just the pilot that was onboard and he managed to walk away from the wreckage uninjurred. He […]

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Swimming Once Again Not Recommended At One Lakes Area Beach

July 4, 2026

(Wahpeton)– Swimming is once again NOT being recommended at a lakes area beach due to bacterial contamination. The latest beach monitoring report issued late this week by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows water samples at Emmerson Bay on the west side of West Lake Okoboji tested excessively high for E-coli. The bacteria can […]

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Arnolds Park Golf Cart Rollover Reportedly Injures Multiple People; One Seriously

July 4, 2026

(Arnolds Park)– Multiple people were reportedly injured, one seriously, in a rollover crash of a golf cart Friday evening in Arnolds Park. Details haven’t been released by authorities however KUOO news has learned the incident took place around 11:30 pm near the corner of East Broadway and Highway 71 in Arnolds Park. One person was […]

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Estherville Flight Breakfast Is A 4th Of July Tradition

July 3, 2026

(Estherville)– The Estherville Chamber of Commerce holds its 77th annual Flight Breakfast Saturday, an event that’s become a staple with the 4th of July. Chamber Director Lexi Ruter… “We’d love to see everyone out at the Estherville Airport from 7:00 to 11:00 am. We’ve got a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverages, and […]

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OkoboTree Embarks On 26th Tree Sculpture

July 3, 2026

(Okoboji)– As we reported previously, OkoboTree has reached a milestone with the completion of its 25th sculpted tree, including six new sculptures added in 2026 alone. Organizers say it puts the Iowa Great Lakes more than halfway toward becoming the largest community in the U.S for sculpted trees. In fact, Carrie Meyer, the organization’s Artistic […]

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Senator Chuck Grassley Has Special Message On America’s 250th Anniversary

July 3, 2026

(Spirit Lake)– A member of Iowa’s Congressional delegation has a special message as the U.S celebrates its 250th anniversary. Senator Chuck Grassley says there’s little doubt in his mind America will see another 250 years… “I feel very confident we’re going to make another 250 years. I’m confident because of the exceptionalism of America. I […]

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Investigation Underway After Two Wakeboards Reported Stolen

July 3, 2026

(Spirit Lake)– An investigation is underway after two wakeboards were reported stolen from Village West. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says it’s believed they were stolen sometime between 9:00 pm July 1st and 10:00 am today (Thursday, July 2nd). Anyone with information should contact the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office at 336-2525 or Dickinson County Crimestoppers […]

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Water Restored To Most Of Orleans Following An Accidental Main Break; Boil Advisory In Effect

July 3, 2026

(Orleans)– Officials say water service had been restored to roughly 90 percent of Orleans following an accidental water main break earlier today (Thurs.). Officials with Iowa Lakes Regional Water, which provides service to Orleans, says a boil advisory is in effect as a precaution. They say it will remain in place until tests come back […]

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