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BRASL Is This Saturday, July 11th
July 9, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Another big bike ride will take place this weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes. The Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake, or BRASL, is this Saturday. Krista Smith of the Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce says this year’s ride will once again feature three different routes… “All the routes will start in downtown Spirit […]
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Body Of A Spirit Lake Man Found At A Mason City Park
July 9, 2026
(Mason City)– An investigation is underway after the body of a Spirit Lake man was found at a park in Mason City. Police in Mason City were notified a little after 1:00 am Wednesday of a man who was found unresponsive on the ground at Lester Milligan Park in Mason City. Officers arrived on the […]
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20th Annual River Of The River Is This Weekend In Jackson
July 9, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– Rhythm of the River is this weekend at Fort Belmont in Jackson. Organizer Hannah Rossow says this marks the 20th anniversary for the event, with bands that have performed over those years making return appearances… “We’re super grateful that they want to come back. They love it and we love it, so we’re […]
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Minnewashta Campground, Boat Ramp Subject Of Another Public Hearing
July 9, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Another public hearing regarding the boat ramp and campground at the Lake Minnewashta public area was held as part of Wednesday evening’s Arnolds Park City Council meeting. City officials assured a standing room only crowd that it will remain a public area, consisting either as it currently is with some parking, a campground […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Hears Concerns Over Vacation Rentals
July 9, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The lack of control cities in Iowa have over short term vacation rental properties was a topic of discussion at Wednesday evening’s Arnolds Park City Council meeting. A resident who lives next to a vacation rental aired her concerns with city leaders. In addition to noise, pollution and other concerns, she says vacation […]
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City Of Estherville Approves Agreement For Assistance In Applying For Community Development Block Grant
July 8, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday approved a request for assistance from the Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission for applying for a state grant. City Administrator Penny Clayton says if awarded, it would provide a local match for a FEMA buyout program of two properties in Estherville severely damaged in the 2024 flood… “We […]
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Spencer, Clay County Could Have Renewed Discussion On Joint Public Works Facility
July 8, 2026
(Spencer)– There could be some renewed discussion on a possible joint public works facility between Clay county and the city of Spencer. Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson told the city council the initial talks got underway some time ago but stalled… “Our Public Works Department, Mark, has led a conversation to establish five to seven […]
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At Long Last, Sherwood Forest Park Is Now Open; Ribbon Cutting Set For July 20th
July 8, 2026
(Okoboji)– After repeated delays, construction at Sherwood Forest Park in Okoboji is now complete. The new park was originally scheduled to open to the public a little more than a year ago, but construction and drainage issues pushed that back. Amy Heibult, Public Relations Coordinator for the Dickinson County Conservation Board, which oversaw the project, […]
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Another Reminder Of The REAP Regional Assembly Later This Month In Okoboji
July 8, 2026
***NOTE: This story has been revised from a previous version which had an incorrect date*** (Okoboji)– Another reminder of the Region 3 REAP, or Resource Enhancement and Protection Assembly meeting coming up later this month in the Iowa Great Lakes. The July 23rd session will be hosted by the Dickinson County Conservation Board and will […]
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