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Company Expressing Interest In Building A Data Center In Estherville
October 20, 2026
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening heard from a representative of a company interested in constructing a data center in Estherville. Gyles Uhlenhopp of Path One Companies is a native of Windom, Minnesota. He says Estherville fits the bill for a data center on a number of fronts… Uhlenhopp told the council Path One […]
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Templar State Recreation Area To Be Closed This Thursday, October 22nd
October 19, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say the Templar Park State Recreation area on the southwest side of Big Spirit Lake will be closed this Thursday, October 22nd, to install a new modular restroom. DNR officials say the closure will be for that one day only and will affect the entire […]
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Okoboji-Spirit Lake Good Neighbor Fund In The Midst Of Annual Fundraising Campaign
October 19, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Okoboji-Spirit Lake Good Neighbor Fund is in the midst of its annual fundraising campaign. Board member Darren Anderson says while they raise funds year-round, their main campaign is underway now through the end of the year… “This year’s goal is $115,000. We’re hoping to reach that goal and be able to kick […]
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Dickinson County Public Health Seeing A High Demand For Radon Test Kits
October 19, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Officials with Dickinson County Public Health say they’ve seen a huge demand for those free radon test kits we told you about previously. In fact, they say they’re out of them and have ordered more. In the meantime, they’re encouraging anyone wanting a kit to reserve one by calling Dickinson County Public Health […]
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SEDC Seeking Proposals From Developers For Housing Program
October 19, 2026
(Spencer)– The Spencer Economic Development Corporation, or SEDC, is seeking proposals from qualified developers and builders for its Build Spencer: Single-Family Housing Incentive Program. The initiative is designed to encourage new home construction and expanding housing opportunities in Spencer. It makes seven residential lots in the Fairgrounds Development along West 5th Street available to a […]
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City Of Okoboji Revising Subdivision Ordinance
October 19, 2026
(Okoboji)– The city of Okoboji is making a change to its subdivision ordinance. City Administrator Michael Meyers told the city council last week it’s intended to simplify things and to make the process a little less expensive for developers… “We are the only city in Dickinson county, we might be the only city in that […]
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Important Deadline To Note For Nov. 3rd Election
October 19, 2026
(Des Moines)– Today (Mon., Oct. 19th) is the last day to register to vote in Iowa ahead of the midterm election next month. Registration applications can be downloaded on the Secretary of State’s website and must be received by your county auditor’s office by 5 p.m. today (Mon, Oct. 19th). Voters can also register on […]
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Iowa Remains On Track For Another Year Of Traffic Fatalities Under 300
October 16, 2026
(Undated)– Iowa remains on track for a reduction in traffic fatalities for the second year in row. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says, however, that’s with still a couple of months to go in the year, along with the upcoming holiday season… “So if we get a few good months here, if we […]
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Youth In Philanthropy Up And Running For Another Year
October 16, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program is off and running for 2026-’27. Foundation president Mindy Gress says this marks the 17th year for the program which includes high school students from Spirit Lake, Okoboji and Harris-Lake Park… “This year we have 38 applicants that made it into our cohort and we’re just […]
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