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Estherville City Council Meeting Draws Additional Discussion On Possible E-Bike, Scooter Ordinance
July 21, 2026
(Estherville)– There was more discussion at Monday’s Estherville City Council meeting over E-Bikes and scooters and a possible ordinance regulating them. The matter wasn’t on the agenda but it surfaced at the conclusion of the meeting when council member David Hovinga asked what the status was in reviewing ordinances already passed elsewhere. Police Chief Brent […]
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A Production Featuring Music From the ’70’s Takes The Stage This Week At OST
July 21, 2026
(Okoboji)– The season continues to roll along at Okoboji Summer Theatre. You’ll be able to re-live the 1970’s through music with this week’s production. Director Susie Dykess says “Never Can Say Goodbye: The 70’s Beehive Musical” takes the stage beginning this (Tues.) evening… “It’s flashy costumes, it’s I Will Survive, it’s a lot of artists […]
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FEMA Approves $3.4 Million To Buyout Flood Damaged Properties In Spencer
July 21, 2026
(Washington, DC)– The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved funding to acquire 25 residential properties in Spencer heavily damaged in the 2024 flood. The city will receive $3.4 million for the program. City Manager Kevin Robinson gave an update at Monday’s City Council meeting… “So now there’s a lot of work the city needs […]
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NW Iowa Kiwanis Clubs Combine Forces For Hygiene Backpack Project
July 20, 2026
(Undated)– Five northwest Iowa Kiwanis Clubs have once again joined together for a project ensuring every local student starts the school year with dignity, confidence and the essentials they need to succeed. The Hygiene Backpack Project involves clubs from Emmetsburg, Estherville, Milford, Spencer and Spirit Lake. One club purchases the backpacks while the others supply […]
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Everly Man Selected As Dean Of 2026 Dickinson County Fair
July 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– VerDon Schmidt , of rural Everly, was named the 2026 Dean of the Dickinson County Fair Sunday night, July 19, during the annual concert and Fair Board supper. Schmidt has been active in the Dickinson County Fair and Dickinson County Extension Board for many years and most recently retired after many years of […]
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Ribbon Cutting Held For Sherwood Forest Park
July 20, 2026
(Okoboji)– A new park in Okoboji that’s owned and managed by the Dickinson County Conservation Board has been open several weeks now, but an event this (Mon.) morning made it official. A ribbon cutting was held for Sherwood Forest Park at the site of what used to be The Inn Golf Course at 3301 Lakeshore […]
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Search Warrant Executed In Drug Investigation Results In Two Arrests
July 20, 2026
(Peterson)– A search warrant executed back on July 16th in Peterson landed two men in jail on drug charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says the search was conducted at 9 East 3rd Street in Peterson where deputies found marijuana and drug paraphernalia. 50-year-old Norman Escalera was charged with possession of a controlled substance…3rd offense…a […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Amended Recycling Agreement With Superior
July 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors last week approved an amended agreement for a recycling drop-off facility in Superior. The county contributes financially to Superior in exchange for allowing residents in unincorporated areas to also utilize the facility. Supervisor Kim Wermersen says the site there is getting bombarded since one in Orleans closed […]
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Findings Of Routine Audit Of Spirit Lake School District Released
July 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A routine audit of the Spirit Lake Community School District shows revenues totaled a little more than $21.7 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30th, 2025. The report says that’s up 8.7 percent over the prior year. Expenses for the year ended June 30th, 2025 totaled $21.8 million, up nearly 12 […]
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