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Emmet County Authorities Investigating Death Of A Man Who’s Body Was Found Earlier This Month At Fort Defiance State Park
September 24, 2026
(Estherville)– The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office announced today (Thursday) an investigation is underway into the death of a man who’s body was found back on September 11th at Fort Defiance State Park near Estherville. According to a press release, deputies were called a little before 9:00 am that morning after getting a report of a […]
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Local Marina Receives Special Recognition
September 24, 2026
(Okoboji)– Parks Marina received some major dealership awards during the Cobalt Boats Dealer Meeting held in Knoxville, Tennessee from September 11 to September 13. Jamie Johnson of Parks Marina was named Cobalt’s Western District Salesman of the Year, an award given to only one person in the district each year, with another award given to […]
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Abbie Gardner Walk Scheduled For This (Thurs. 9/24) Evening Cancelled Due To Weather
September 24, 2026
(Arnolds Park)— The Abbie Walkabout event that was scheduled for this (Thursday, Sept. 24th) evening has been cancelled due to the weather. Organizers say it likely will be rescheduled.
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Emmetsburg Man Charged In Estherville Stabbing
September 24, 2026
***NOTE: This story has been corrected from a previous version. A press release from the Estherville Police Department had an incorrect address. Instead of South 10th Street, police say the incident actually occurred at a residence on South 15th Street in Estherville*** (Estherville)– An Emmetsburg man is charged in connection with a stabbing in Estherville. […]
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City Of Spencer Awarded Grant To Help Revitalize It’s Downtown Area Following 2024 Flood
September 24, 2026
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer is the recipient of a Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. City officials say it will support ongoing efforts to rebuild and revitalize Spencer’s downtown district following the historic flooding in 2024. A press release doesn’t mention a dollar amount of the award. City officials […]
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Special Event 9-25 To Raise Funds For Imagination Libary Dickinson County
September 24, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– A special event tomorrow (Fri.) will raise funds for Imagination Library of Dickinson County. Amy Pas, who started up the program locally, says similar events will be going on in other areas as well tomorrow (Fri.), which will be appropriate given the date… “It’s 9/25, so they’re calling it Give Like Dolly Day […]
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Midwest Food Bank Plans Additional Facility To Assist Some Food Pantries In The Region
September 24, 2026
(Sioux Falls, S.D.)– Midwest Food Bank is planning a permanent distribution center in Sioux Falls, aiming to strengthen food assistance across the region. The planned Tri-State Division builds on nearly two years of monthly distributions in Sioux Falls, with volunteers transporting food from the organization’s Peoria, Illinois facility. Midwest Food Bank currently partners with about […]
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Restoration Of A Shallow Lake In The Iowa Great Lakes Chain Is Getting Underway This Fall
September 23, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A major water quality restoration project is getting underway on a shallow lake in the Iowa Great Lakes chain. Marble Lake is a 166 acre natural prairie pothole lake near Big Spirit Lake. It has a maximum depth of about seven feet. Chris LaRue of the Iowa DNR’s Great Lakes Wildlife Unit says […]
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Already Wet Conditions And Predictions For More Rain Result In Major Change For Saturday’s Oktoberfest
September 23, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The already wet conditions and predictions for even more rain the rest of the week have resulted in a major change for this Saturday’s (Sept. 26th) University of Okoboji Oktoberfest. A post on the event’s Facebook page by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce states that the vendor show has been […]
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