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Graettinger-Terril School Officials Addressing Some Financial Discrepancies
June 4, 2026
(Graettinger)– Officials with a local school district say they’re looking into some financial discrepancies and are taking steps to prevent something similar from happening again. A Facebook post by the Graettinger-Terril Board of Education says an internal review turned up the discrepancies related to shared-service financial records with the Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District, adding “the […]
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REAP Assemblies To Be Held In Coming Weeks Across Iowa, Including One In Okoboji
June 4, 2026
(Des Moines)– A popular program in Iowa that helps fund outdoor recreation, conservation and historic preservation projects will have a series of regional meetings in coming weeks, including one in Okoboji. The REAP, or Resource Enhancement and Protection program, has been in existence since 1989. Michelle Wilson, REAP program coordinator for the Iowa DNR, says […]
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Another Area City Is Looking At Beefing Up E-Bike, Scooter Ordinances
June 4, 2026
(Estherville)– Another area community is looking into beefing up ordinances on bikes and scooters, especially those that are equipped with electric motors. Estherville City Administrator Penny Clayton told the city council earlier this week she’s currently reviewing information from other communities… “And that has been an ongoing topic of conversation. I actually pulled off two […]
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Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club’s Annual Adult Fishing Seminar Is June 9th
June 4, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Everything you ever wanted to know about fishing will be the topic of an event next week in the Iowa Great Lakes. Dean Jacobsen of the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club says they’ll be holding their adult fishing seminar Tuesday, June 9th from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. He says this will mark the […]
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Nature Explorers Program Returns To Dickinson County Nature Center
June 4, 2026
The Dickinson County Nature Center is bringing back Nature Explorers. Amy Heibult, Community Relations Coordinator for the Nature Center, says its fun to bring something back to the community that they have enjoyed in the past… “We’re really excited to offer this series again for our summer months. For five to twelve year olds, they […]
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Semi Crash Results In Minor Injuries
June 4, 2026
(Orange City)– Authorities in Sioux county have released information into a crash this past Saturday that injured a man from Round Lake, Minnesota. The Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old Eugene Cleland of Round Lake was operating a 2009 Peterbilt a mile south of Hospers on Highway 60 when the tractor/trailer left the road and rolled in […]
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Dickinson County Taxpayers Association Annual Meeting Set For June 12th
June 3, 2026
(Okoboji)– The annual meeting of the Dickinson County Taxpayers Association is coming up Friday, June 12that the Lake Okoboji Resort and Conference Center in Okoboji. This year’s keynote speaker will be Mark Moses, a nationally known consultant in municipal finances. The doors will open at 8:00 am with a buffet breakfast being served. The formal […]
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Strong Turnouts Reported In Tuesday’s Primary; Dickinson County No Exception
June 3, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Turnout across most counties in Tuesday’s primary was described as brisk. County Auditor Lori Pedersen says Dickinson county was no exception… “Total votes cast between the precincts and absentee were 3,046 so right now the unofficial results, 21.14 percent voter turnout.” She explains how that compares with the last primary election… “A little […]
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Iowa D.O.T Issues Vision Statement For Hwy 18 Between Spencer & Sanborn
June 3, 2026
(Ames)– Some big changes could be in the works for Highway 18 from the west city limits of Sanborn to Highway 71 at the north edge of Spencer. The Iowa Department of Transportation has released what it’s calling a U.S. Highway 18 Super-2 Corridor Vision Statement for the 26 mile stretch of road. D.O.T officials […]
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