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Former Financial Assistant For City Of Spencer Sentenced On Theft, Credit Card Fraud Charges
September 29, 2026
(Spencer)– A former financial assistant for the city of Spencer who was the focus of an investigation into some stolen funds has been sentenced. 53-year-old Lavonne Bell of Spencer was sentenced Monday on charges of theft in the 1st degree…a class C felony, and credit card fraud, an aggravated misdemeanor. Bell pled guilty to the […]
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Health Officials Emphasize Importance Of Flu Shots
September 29, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The respiratory virus season is just around the corner and local health officials say it’s time to prepare. Brandi Larsen of Dickinson County Public Health says now’s the time for us to get those flu shots… “The annual vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older. September and October are usually the […]
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Nationally Recognized Professional Musician Coming To Estherville
September 29, 2026
(Estherville)– The next installment in the Estherville Performing Arts Series at Iowa Lakes Community College is bringing in a nationally recognized professional musician who also happens to be a native of Iowa. Shawn Johnson, who’s also an Emmy Award-winning performer, will be in Estherville Thursday, October 1st. Johnson will lead a clinic with the ELC […]
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APO Fire/Rescue Respond To Multiple Calls, Near Simultaneously
September 28, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Today (Monday) has been a busy day for Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire/Rescue crews. Chief Chris Yungbluth says they responded to multiple calls… “So our first call came out about 11:42 this morning to Sawmill Park in Arnolds Park for a gentleman who had fallen into a boat hoist and was injured and having difficulty […]
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SHIIP, Lakes Regional Healthcare Ready To Assist Medicare Recipients As Open Enrollment Nears
September 28, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare and the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, or SHIIP, are once again teaming up to assist Medicare recipients. The open enrollment period for Part D drug coverage and Medicare Advantage plans gets underway October 15th and runs through December 7th. Jennifer Gustafson, Vice President of Marketing at Lakes Regional Healthcare, […]
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New Endowment Established At Iowa Lakes Community College
September 28, 2026
(Estherville)– A new endowment has been established at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Thom-Pedersen Endowment is the result of a gift of more than $100,000 from Hank and Pam Pedersen. The endowment will support students pursuing careers in law enforcement and nursing. The college’s Board of Trustees formally accepted the gift at its meeting September […]
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Program In Spencer To Feature VP For Economic Development & Industry Relations At ISU
September 28, 2026
(Spencer)– The Vice President for Economic Development and Industry Relations at Iowa State University will be putting on a presentation in early November in Spencer. Larry Wajda, Regional Director for the Northwest Iowa Small Business Development Center, says David Spalding will be speaking at 10:00 am Monday, November 2nd at the Spencer Campus of Iowa […]
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Dickinson County Endowment Fund Announces Grant Awards
September 25, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Endowment Fund recently awarded slightly more than $107,000 in grants benefiting 17 projects throughout the county. In 21 years of grant making, the fund has provided nearly $2.1 million in grants to 450 projects countywide, while collaborating with 110 nonprofit groups and each school district. Below is a list of […]
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