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Entries Now Being Accepted For U Of O Winter Games Chili Cook-Off
December 16, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Entries are now being accepted for the University of Okoboji Winter Games Chili Cook-Off sponsored by Hinn Realty. Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber CEO and President Blain Andera… “Easiest way to do it, Steve, is just to go to uofowintergames.com. Click the events tab and you can register right online, click the Chili […]
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Dickinson County Attorney Steve Goodlow Announces He’ll Be Resigning Effective Jan. 1st, 2026
December 16, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County Attorney Steve Goodlow is stepping down. Goodlow announced at this (Tues.) morning’s Board of Supervisors meeting he’ll be resigning effective January 1st, 2026… “This resignation is based on a decision I have made and a promise I wish to keep to my wife Leslie. That promise is that I would not […]
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No Injuries Reported In Ruthven House Fire
December 16, 2025
(Ruthven)– There were no immediate reports of injuries in a house fire Monday in Ruthven. Firefighters were called shortly before 8:00 am to 1207 Center Street and found flames coming from an upstairs window, with heavy smoke. It was believed everyone got out of the house unharmed. As of now no other details, including a […]
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A Comedian Will Be Among The Headliners At 2026 Clay County Fair
December 16, 2025
(Spencer)– A comedian will be among the featured grandstand entertainment at the 2026 Clay County Fair. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will take the stage Sunday, September 13th. Iglesias is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 2.4 billion views and was the 3rd highest grossing comedian of 2024 according to Billboard. He is […]
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Estherville Campground Project Awarded Grant
December 16, 2025
(Estherville)– Plans by the city of Estherville to build a new campground are getting a financial boost. The city council Monday evening approved acceptance of a $250,000 grant for the project from the Iowa DNR’s Land and Water Conservation Fund. City Administrator Penny Clayton says it’s part of the city’s river recreation enhancement project… “The […]
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Pickup Vs Semi Collision Leaves One Person Seriously Injured
December 16, 2025
(Lester)– One person was seriously injured Monday when a pickup collided with a semi in Lyon county. The Iowa State Patrol says it happened a little before 10:30 am at the intersection of Lyon County Roads A26 and K30 near Lester. Troopers say 47-year-old James Boyda of Sioux Falls was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado […]
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A Familiar Face Is Returning To The Estherville City Council
December 16, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to appoint Dave Seylar to fill the ward 1 seat left vacant after Tony Condon, who held the seat previously, was elected Mayor in November. Seylar served previously on the city council, representing a different ward. He recently resigned after moving out of that ward and […]
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First Day Hikes Planned For A Number Of State Parks In Iowa, Including One Locally
December 15, 2025
(Wahpeton)– A state park in the Iowa Great Lakes will be among more than 40 locations participating in First Day Hikes coming up New Years Day, January 1st, 2026. A self guided hike will be held on the Barney Peterson Memorial Interpretive Trail at Gull Point State Park. The 1.5 mile trail features tallgrass prairie, […]
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UDMO Continues To Experience Increases In Requests For Assistance
December 15, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– An agency that provides services to low income residents in a number of northwest Iowa counties continues to see a high demand for assistance. In her recent annual report to the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors, Julie Edwards, the Executive Director of Upper Des Moines Opportunity, said they provided $828,000 worth of services […]
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