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Area Cities Setting Public Hearings For Maximum Property Tax Levies
February 25, 2026
(Okoboji)– Cities and counties across Iowa are formulating their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The Okoboji City Council recently set April 7th as the date for a public hearing on that city’s proposed maximum levy. City Administrator Michael Meyers says the $3.83 per $1,000 of valuation that’s being proposed is down from the present […]
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Clay County Fair Association, SEDC, City Of Spencer Joining Together For Housing Project
February 25, 2026
(Spencer)– A joint venture involving the Clay County Fair Association, Spencer Economic Development Corporation, or SEDC, and the city of Spencer will support a housing project in that city stemming from the historic 2024 flood. Under the agreement, SEDC is acquiring residential lots owned by the Clay County Fair Association. The lots are on the […]
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LRH Trustees Updated On Change In Leadership At Public Health; Adopt Budget Levy
February 25, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– There’s a new leader at Dickinson County Public Health. Brandi Larsen is the new Director of Population and Public Health. That position was previously held by Katy Carey who is the new Director of Philanthropy at Lakes Regional Healthcare. The changes were announced at today’s (Wed.) meeting of the hospital’s Board of Trustees. […]
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Construction Of New Okoboji Elementary & Renovations/Addition At OHS Continue
February 25, 2026
(Milford)– Some major construction projects continue in the Okoboji Community School District. Construction of the new elementary was hampered somewhat by this winter’s cold snaps, but Superintendent Will Dible says things are now pretty much back on schedule… “We got like a week or two behind and we did a couple things and got back […]
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Clay County Fair Association Holds Annual Meeting
February 25, 2026
(Spencer)– The Clay County Fair Association held its annual meeting Tuesday evening in Spencer. 46 employees and volunteers were honored for a combined 355 years of service to the fair. Richard Peck, Robert Bendlin and Jerry Crabtree were recognized for each having served 25 years or more. Recognition was also given to retiring board member […]
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Family Nature Night Coming Up Friday Evening
February 25, 2026
Looking for a fun and free family night out? Look no further than the Dickinson County Nature Center for this month’s Family Nature Night on Friday February 27th rom 5:00 to 6:00. Amy Heibult, Community Relations Coordinator for the Nature Center says they have some great things planned… “The evening is going to start off […]
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We’re Learning Additional Details Into Sunday’s House Fire On Little Spirit Lake
February 24, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– We’re learning additional details into a house fire Sunday on Little Spirit Lake. A man is being credited for rescuing an elderly woman who was in the burning structure. Matt McKim, a neighbor, happened to see smoke coming from the residence and jumped into action… “I had just sat down on the couch […]
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ILCC Officials Comment Following Special Investigation Into Federal Student Aid & Grants
February 24, 2026
(Estherville)– A special probe by the State Auditor’s Office has found no evidence of intentional misconduct by Iowa Lakes Community College in its administration of federal student aid and institutional grants between July, 2019 and February 2024. The special investigation was requested by the U.S. Department of Education. 15 institutional grants totaling $16.1 million and […]
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Judge John M. Sandy Invited To Join Faculty Of National Computer Forensics Institute
February 24, 2026
(Hoover, Ala.)– Judge John M. Sandy of the Iowa Court of Appeals has been invited to join the faculty of the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) in Hoover, Alabama. The National Computer Forensics Institute is a nationally recognized training center that provides state and local law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges with advanced education in […]
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