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Local Nonprofit Putting On Free Weekly Lunches & Activities For Area Children This Summer
June 23, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A non-profit organization that also operates a recently opened thrift store in Spirit Lake is hosting a special event later this week for area kids. Diane Esch says the event, which is free for kids, will take place this Thursday… “And we are doing lunch for kids from 10:30 to 11:30 at McDonalds. […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Contract For Long Term Comp. Land Use Plan Update
June 23, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The process of updating Dickinson County’s Long Term Comprehensive Land Use Plan is entering a new phase. Based on a committee recommendation, the Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 this (Tues.) morning to hire RDG to assemble the document. Planning and Zoning Administrator Megan Kardell told the supervisors another working committee will be put […]
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U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Plans To Conduct Cost Benefit Analysis Along Little Sioux River
June 23, 2026
(Spencer)– Plans are in the works for an updated comprehensive study of the Little Sioux River. Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which would oversee the project, held a conference recently with cities along the river… “What they will do is they will provide the communities on the Little […]
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Milford City Council Schedules Public Hearings To Revise One Urban Renewal Area & To Create A New One
June 23, 2026
(Milford)– The Milford City Council Monday evening scheduled public hearings to revise an already existing urban renewal area and to create a new one. The city plans to expand the already existing Milford South Industrial Urban Renewal Area. At the same time, it’s also looking to establish a new designation known as the 2026 Harvest […]
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No Injuries Reported When Riding Lawn Mower Catches On Fire
June 23, 2026
(Wallingford)– A riding lawn mower caught on fire Monday in Wallingford. Firefighters were called to 285 St. James Street and found the mower completely engulfed. The fire was quickly put out before it could spread, but the mower was destroyed. Authorities say the person who was operating it was able to get off quickly and […]
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Premier Communications Warn Of Scam Messages
June 23, 2026
(Undated)– Premier Communications is warning customers about a scam message that falsely claims to be from the company. The message, which has been circulating online, tells recipients that unusual activity has been detected on their account and urges them to click a link to verify account information. It also includes a deadline, claiming that restrictions […]
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DNR Continues To Recommend No Swimming At One Lakes Area Beach
June 22, 2026
(Undated)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources continues to recommend no swimming at one beach in the Iowa Great Lakes. DNR officials say Crandall’s Beach on the north shore of Big Spirit Lake continued to have high levels of e-coli bacteria in the latest tests conducted last week. The agency says Emerson Bay, which was […]
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Spirit Lake Fire Dept. Responds To Vehicle Fire Just North Of The Iowa-Minnesota State Line
June 22, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– No injuries were reported this (Mon.) morning in a vehicle fire just north of the Iowa/Minnesota border. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly… “We got called about eight minutes after ten today to 47587 715th Street, it’s clear up in Jackson county, just past the Loon Lake Store. We had a vehicle on […]
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Curtain About To Go Up On 68th Season At Okoboji Summer Theatre
June 22, 2026
(Okoboji)– The curtain goes up Tuesday evening (June 23rd) on the opening production of the 68th season at Okoboji Summer Theatre. Ring of Fire will be taking the stage. Stephen Brotebeck (broh-duh-beck) is the Director and Choreographer of the production… “We have such a young, talented group of performers, both Stephens students and also our […]
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