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Fire Damages Storage Building & Contents In Lake Park
December 9, 2025
(Lake Park)– Fire this (Tues.) morning damaged a storage building and its contents in Lake Park. Lake Park Fire Chief Brandon Ehret tells KUOO news they were called around 8:40 am to the area of East 9th Street and Avenue A East… “It was a Morton style building. We had heavy smoke coming out of […]
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Exit Realty Toy Drive Underway
December 9, 2025
(Spirit Lake) You can help Exit Realty Midwest stock the toy shelves at Upper Des Moines Opportunity this holiday season by dropping off a new unwrapped toy at the Exit Realty Midwest office in Spirit Lake. Nancy Vierkant, Realtor with Exit Realty Midwest, says it’s not just for the holiday season… “We team up with […]
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Lake Park City Council Tables Action On Land Purchase Agreement
December 9, 2025
(Lake Park)– The Lake Park City Council Monday evening tabled action on a proposed purchase agreement for some land for a potential new fire station. Council members took the action after expressing concern over some wording in the proposal. Mayor Matt Carstensen… “The seller is asking us to make it a single use, a fire […]
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National Weather Service Warns Of Possible Ground Blizzard Conditions
December 9, 2025
(Undated)– All eyes are once again on the weather. A winter storm watch goes into effect for the region this (Tues.) evening and runs through Wednesday morning for the possibility of a ground blizzard. While very mild conditions are expected today (Tues.) with highs reaching well into the 30’s, the National Weather Service says an […]
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Additional Assistance Available For Those Still Recovering From 2024 Weather Events
December 9, 2025
(Sioux Center)– Northwest Iowa residents who suffered damage during the June 2024 floods and severe storms may now qualify for significant federal assistance. According to Sioux County Emergency Management, USDA Rural Development has opened applications for home repair grants — providing up to $44,000 to eligible homeowners. The program supports individuals who have already completed […]
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Registration Underway For U Of O Winter Games
December 8, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– University of Okoboji Winter Games Weekend is now just a little more than a month away. Blain Andera, President and CEO of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says registration for the various events is now underway… “If you’re looking to play softball or broomball, or one of the new events […]
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Informational Meeting Planned For Dec. 15th To Discuss New Management Of A Medical Clinic In Primghar
December 8, 2025
(Primghar)– A public informational meeting will be held December 15th in Primghar regarding the Cherokee Regional Medical Center taking over management of the town’s medical clinic. It will be held at 6:30 p.m that evening at the Primghar Community Building. Cherokee Regional recently announced that, effective Saturday, December 27, 2025, they will acquire MercyOne Primghar […]
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Crash Near Heron Lake Sends Two People To The Hospital
December 8, 2025
(Heron Lake, Mn.)– Two people were taken to the hospital when a vehicle slid off Highway 60 near Heron Lake Saturday afternoon and hit a light pole. The Minnesota State Patrol says 32-year-old Jessica Vanessa Miguel Nicolas of Windom lost control of a 2002 Honda Civic while traveling westbound. She and a passenger, 31-year-old Ser […]
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Iowa DNR Accepting Public Comment On Lake Restoration Projects
December 8, 2025
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments on its Lake Restoration program. The report highlights restoration projects completed around Iowa in the 2025 fiscal year and outlines plans for upcoming projects. Major projects completed in 2025 include an investment of nearly a million dollars at the Iowa Great Lakes to […]
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