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Veterans Day Observance Results In Change In Yard Waste Collection In Okoboji
November 9, 2026
(Okoboji)– There will be a bit of a change in this week’s scheduled pick up of yard waste in the city of Okoboji. With Veteran’s Day falling on Wednesday (Nov. 11th), the usual day of the pickup in Okoboji, yard waste instead this week will be collected on TUESDAY (Nov. 10th). City officials in Okobji […]
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Dickinson County Museum Hosting Special Event
November 9, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– You’ll be able to view some local history in a special way this Thursday (Nov. 12th) evening at the Dickinson County Museum in Spirit Lake. Museum Director JeanAnn Myhre says they’ll be holding a flashlight tour in the historic Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Depot, or Steve’s Depot, named in memory […]
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IGL Fishing Club Gearing Up For Its Annual DNR Night
November 9, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club holds its annual DNR night and raffle fundraiser this Thursday, November 12th at The Roof Garden in Arnolds Park. Doors will open at 5:30 pm with the DNR presentation at 7:00 pm. Pizza will also be served during the event. Club member Dean Jacobsen says a number […]
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Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corp. Accepting Award Nominations
November 9, 2026
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is seeking nominations for its 16th Annual Business Recognition Luncheon coming up January 27th, 2027. Awards will be presented for Small Business Excellence, Large Business Excellence, Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Professional of the Year. Nominations are based on contribution to the local economy, recent expansion, new […]
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Preliminary Planning Underway For Possible Recreational Trail From Jackson To Fairmont
November 9, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– Long range plans are being developed for a recreational trail from Jackson to Fairmont. Luke Ewolt of Jackson County Trails says it’s an extension of an earlier concept they had… “The original concept was let’s look at getting a trail to Alpha, whether it’s maybe using that railroad bed because part of it […]
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Program Thursday (Nov. 12th) To Talk About Enhancing Downtown Areas
November 9, 2026
(Sioux Rapids)– Community leaders, business owners and residents across northwest Iowa will have an opportunity to strengthen their downtown business districts and encourage economic growth. Hometown Pride communities are partnering with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to host a free presentation titled Ten Essentials for Downtowns at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Sioux […]
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Collision With Guardrail Sends One Person To The Hospital
November 9, 2026
(Sherburn, Mn.)– A Sherburn man was injured when a vehicle he was driving left the road and hit a guard rail. The Minnesota State Patrol says 61-year-old Manuel Trevino was driving a 2025 Nissan on Highway 4 at 60thAvenue in Martin county when the mishap occurred. Trevino was taken to the Fairmont Hospital with non-incapacitating […]
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NW Officials Warn Of Bail Bond Scam
November 7, 2026
(Rock Rapids)– Authorities in northwest Iowa are issuing a warning about a telephone scam targeting family members of recently arrested individuals. Lyon County Sheriff Brian Hilt says scammers are using online arrest records to target local families. Fraudsters monitor recent arrests online, look up contact information for potential relatives, and call them demanding immediate payment […]
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Seasons Center Awarded Grant For Improvements At Its Spirit Lake Location
November 6, 2026
(Spencer)– Seasons Center for Behavioral Health has been awarded a grant of nearly $1,900 from the Dickinson County Endowment Fund. Stephanie Pohar, VP of Marketing and Fund Development at Seasons, says the funds will be used to enhance the waiting area at their Spirit Lake office. She says the project will include updated furnishings, child-friendly […]
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