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Locally Available Program Founded By Dolly Parton Is Flourishing
August 26, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– People everywhere continue to remember, honor, and celebrate the life of Dolly Parton and her legacy. One of the programs she founded is in existence locally. Amy Pas of Arnolds Park spearheaded efforts to make Dolly’s Imagination Library available in Dickinson county… “We have had a very successful Imagination Library right here in […]
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Local Public Health Official Offers Advice With Measles Outbreak In Southern Iowa
August 26, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Public health officials continue to monitor a measles outbreak which so far has been pretty much relegated to southern Iowa. Brandi Larsen is the Director of Population and Public Health at Dickinson County Public Health… “As of August 24th there were 17 confirmed cases with evidence of person-to-person spread, but the best thing […]
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Spirit Lake City Council Puts Finishing Touches On Proposed E-Bike, Mobility Device Ordinance
August 26, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake City Council Tuesday evening put the finishing touches on an ordinance regulating E-bikes and other mobility devices. City Attorney-Administrator Gregg Owens says like other cities in the region, the process for Spirit Lake has been slow and methodical, given the complexity of the issue… “Tonight’s meeting was another good example. […]
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APO Fire/Rescue Gearing Up For Annual Labor Day Auction
August 26, 2026
(Okoboji)– Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire and Rescue will hold its 40th annual Labor Day Auction September 7that 1:00 pm at the Barefoot Bar. Department member Duane Zahradnik says the auction features something for everyone… “You can buy something for $25, you can buy something for $2,500, which is kind of nice. We have like a blow […]
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Emmet County Adopts Data Center Moratorium
August 26, 2026
(Estherville)– Add another northwest Iowa county to the list of those putting a hold on the development of any data centers. The Emmet County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously adopted a one year moratorium on such projects, even though no formal request to build a facility in the county has been received. Board members said […]
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Off Again, On Again Talks Of Renovations Of Veteran’s Plaza At Dickinson County Courthouse Are Back On
August 25, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Planned renovations of the veteran’s memorial plaza at the east entrance of the Dickinson County Courthouse that have stalled out numerous times in recent years are gaining some new momentum. Steve Anderson of Milford, a veteran himself, is now leading a group of fellow veterans working to finally get the project off the […]
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A Young Musician From Spencer Is Among The Finalists In This Year’s Iowa Rocks Talent Competition
August 25, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– A young musician from Spencer is a finalist in this year’s Iowa Rocks Talent Competition. Haedden Slawson is among the seven individual artists and five bands who will be competing for top honors Labor Day Weekend as part of the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association’s Hall of Fame induction weekend in the […]
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Iowa Great Lakes To Host 2026 Iowa Water Conference
August 25, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The annual Iowa Water Conference will be held next month. This year’s event will take place in the Iowa Great Lakes. Laura Frescoln, Research Administrator for the Iowa Water Center at Iowa State University, coordinates the event each year… “This conference brings together water professionals from many sectors including researchers, students, state agencies […]
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