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The Spencer City Council Has A New Member
January 30, 2026
(Spencer)– Meeting in special session at Noon today (Fri.), the Spencer City Council voted 5-1 to appoint Duane Bates to the ward 4 seat that was left vacant after Donavon Wunschel, who held the seat previously, was elected Mayor. Loren Reit, an at-large member of the council, spoke in favor of appointing Bates, who was […]
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Performing Arts Series At ILCC Resumes February 12th
January 30, 2026
(Estherville)– The third show in the Performing Arts Series at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center will be on Thursday February 12th. Pianist Peter Berg brings the Romance Revue to the stage. Jessi Strom, who is in charge of Promotions and Operations at the Performing Arts Center says they look forward to hosting Bergin […]
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Great Iowa Treasure Hunt Is Underway
January 30, 2026
(Des Moines)– Iowa currently has more than 600 million dollars in unclaimed property, Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith says this includes money, checking accounts, stocks, and other assets… “Everything from cash and stocks to abandoned checking accounts and personal valuables. That money does not belong to the state of Iowa. It belongs to the past […]
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IGLSD Embarks On Major Project To Upsize Collection System
January 30, 2026
(Milford)– A major project by the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District is underway, and officials say things will be kicking into an even higher gear in the next week or so. Most of the work is taking place in the area of 28th Street and Sportsman’s Drive in Milford and 202nd Street and Emerald Pines […]
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Second Suspect In Okoboji Carjacking Case Is Now In The Dickinson County Jail
January 30, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A second suspect in a carjacking incident in October of last year in Okoboji has now been extradited to Iowa. Online records show 27-year-old Vaughn Harris, who’s from the Twin Cities area, was booked into the Dickinson County Jail Thursday afternoon. He was charged with robbery in the 1st degree, willful injury causing […]
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Domestic Disturbance At A Local Resort Results In Arrest
January 29, 2026
(Okoboji)– A man from Madrid, Iowa faces charges in connection with a domestic disturbance early Sunday in Okoboji. Police were called to Lake Okoboji Resort around 3:30 am and discovered a 34-year-old woman had been physically and sexually assaulted. Further investigation led to the arrest of 38-year-old Robert Welder of Madrid, Iowa. He was arrested […]
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Accounts Established To Assist Terril Family Who Lost Their Home To Fire
January 29, 2026
(Undated)– Financial donations are being accepted to assist a family who lost their home to fire earlier this week in Terril. A special account to assist Jonathan and Katie Martinez has been established through Crosswinds Church. You can find a link to donate by clicking here. An account has also been established at the State […]
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JCC Looking At Staff Reductions To Help Offset $450,000 Budget Shortfall
January 29, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– Declining revenue and failure to pass a funding referendum back in November has the Jackson County Central Community School District looking at possible cuts in staff. JCC Superintendent Dr. Mike Neubeck says they need to trim about $450,000 in expenditures… “A lot of times, sometimes fees or you change some programming and so […]
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People Urged To Donate Blood During American Heart Month
January 29, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– February is recognized as American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease which is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Individuals are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health and learn about risk factors. Tim Paluch, Director of PR & Marketing […]
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