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Participation In Dickinson County’s IRVM Program Continues To Grow
October 29, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The man who oversees the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management, or IRVM program in Dickinson county says he continues to see a lot interest in it locally. Charles Vigdahl oversees the IRVM program for Dickinson County in his role as County Weed Commissioner. He told the Board of Supervisors earlier this week he coordinates […]
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Seasons Center Awarded Grant For Playground Enhancements At Autumn’s Center
October 29, 2026
(Spencer)– Spencer-based Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a grant of a little more than $1,900 from Variety-the Children’s Charity of Iowa. Stephanie Pohar, VP of Marketing and Fund Development at Seasons Center, says the funds will be used to enhance playground equipment at Autumn’s Center. Pohar says the improvements will play a […]
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Presenting Sponsor Announced For 2027 U Of O Winter Games
October 29, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– It was announced today (Thursday) that West O Beer will once again be the presenting sponsor for the 2027 University of Okoboji Winter Games. The 47th U of O Winter Games will be held January 28th-31st, 2027 in the Iowa Great Lakes.
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An Investigation Is Underway Into A Potential Threat Involving North Union Schools
October 29, 2026
***UPDATE FROM PREVIOUS STORY*** (Swea City)– We’re learning additional details into an incident this (Thursday) morning at North Union Schools. Superintendent Travis Schueller says school officials were informed a little after 8:00 am of a student who had sent a text message to another student stating they were bringing a bomb to school in a […]
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Pocahontas Man Sentenced On Federal Drug Charges
October 29, 2026
(Pocahontas)– A Pocahontas man will spend nearly 22 years in jail after being sentenced on federal drug charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 47-year-old Jordan Mefferd was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty in June of this year to multiple counts of distributing methamphetamine and one count of possession of […]
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Additional Details Released Into Buena Vista County Fatal Crash
October 29, 2026
(Storm Lake)– The Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details about a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday afternoon on Iowa Highway 110 near the Storm Lake Municipal Airport, killing a Buena Vista University (BVU) student and injuring three other people. According to Sheriff Kory Elston, a sheriff’s deputy came upon the crash […]
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New Estimates To Repair Pool Have City Officials In Lake Park Shell Shocked
October 28, 2026
(Lake Park)– New estimates at repairing the swimming pool have city officials in Lake Park raising their eyebrows. Mayor Matt Carstensen says an engineer specializing in pools recently inspected the pool, and came up with some new numbers that are eye popping… “Having looked at a virtual tour that we did with them, looking at […]
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The Old “You Missed Jury Duty” Scam Is Back Again
October 28, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The old jury duty delinquency scam is back once again. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office reports getting calls from residents stating that they’ve been contacted by someone falsely claiming to be a deputy. The recipient of the call is told they failed to show up for jury duty and that they can avoid […]
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ILCC Holding Trunk Or Treat Event This Saturday, Halloween
October 28, 2026
(Estherville)– The Iowa Lakes Community College Student Senate is once again hosting their Spooktacular Trunk or Treat event. Student Senate Administrator Corey Meyer says it will take place this Saturday from 5:00 until 6:00 pm at the Christensen Building at the Estherville campus… “And the idea is to give the community a safe and warm […]
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