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Three NW Iowa Counties Establish Tourism/Economic Development Collaboration
September 21, 2026
(Sanborn)– A new tourism effort in O’Brien, Lyon, and Clay counties is underway. O’Brien County Economic Development Director Kiana Johnson says this is the first effort for which these counties have collaborated… “O’Brien County, Clay County Tourism and Lyon County Economic Development have formed a regional partnership to promote tourism. What happened is we met […]
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You Can Now Request Absentee Ballots For Nov. Election But They Won’t Be Available Just Yet
September 21, 2026
(Undated)– Iowans will have a chance to vote early in this year’s elections in just under a month. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said it’s not too early to request a mail-in ballot through your county auditor’s office, but the ballots are still being prepared and won’t be mailed until October 14th… “October 14th […]
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Stand-Off In Windom Results In HEAT Team Activation; One Person Hospitalized With Gunshot Wound
September 21, 2026
(Windom, Mn.)– One person is hospitalized following a stand-off early Saturday morning in Windom. Police were called to the 1000 block of Drake Avenue a little after 3:00 am after getting a report of shots fired. Police heard additional shots being fired as they arrived. Residents in the neighborhood were told to shelter in place […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Makes Offer To Purchase Property
September 18, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Meeting in special session this (Friday) afternoon, the Arnolds Park City Council voted to make an offer to purchase property at 25 Hinshaw Street at a price not to exceed $299,000. It’s across the street from the new Arnolds Park Civic Center (city hall/offices, library, police and fire station) currently under construction, and […]
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Blue Ribbon Showdown For This (Friday) Evening At The Clay County Fair Has Been Cancelled
September 18, 2026
(Spencer)– Officials with the Clay County Fair announced a little before noon today (Fri.) the Blue Ribbon Showdown at the Grandstand this (Fri.) evening has been cancelled due to unsafe track conditions and the weather forecast. A statement issued by the fair says the safety of participants, officials, staff and fans is the top priority, […]
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Local Provider Expanding Mental Health Services
September 18, 2026
(Spencer)– A new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is joining the staff at Community Health Center in Spencer. Heather Martin began her nursing education at Iowa Central Community College, earning an associate’s degree in nursing in 2009. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Iowa in 2015. She […]
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Clay County Fairgoers Have A Chance To Leave A Legacy
September 18, 2026
(Spencer)– Clay County Fair officials are hoping fairgoers will be inspired by their visit at this year’s fair to help enhance its future. General Manager/CEO Jason Brockshus says you can do that by making a contribution to the Clay County Fair Charitable Trust, a 501c3 Nonprofit… Brockshus says you can find more information and make […]
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Firefighter Battles Fire At His Own Home
September 18, 2026
(Ruthven)– No injuries were reported Thursday in a house fire in Ruthven. Firefighters were called to 1104 Scott Street shortly after 1:00 pm. Authorities say the owner of the residence, who is also a member of the Ruthven Fire Department, was taking a shower when the smoke detector started going off. He discovered the smoke […]
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park Reports Strong Numbers For Just Concluded Season
September 18, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Attendance numbers for the just concluded season at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park were positive. Jon Pausley, President and CEO of Historic Arnolds Park, Incorporated, says that was the case despite several challenges… Pausley says some other factors also came into play as the season progressed… Now, Pausley says preparations are already underway […]
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