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City Officials In Spencer Speak Out On New Public Transportation Levy
March 31, 2026
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer is implementing a new “Public Transportation Levy” as part of the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. City Manager Kevin Robinson addressed the new levy during a public hearing at a special city council meeting Monday evening. Robinson says it’s the result of a significant increase in funding RIDES […]
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A Popular Lakes Area Venue Has Been Sold
March 31, 2026
(Milford)– A popular venue on the north edge of Milford has been sold. Tim Sather, owner of Oak Hill Outdoor, made the announcement Monday, March 30th, in a press release. Sather says they’ve enjoyed the interaction with customers in a different way since the opening of Oak Hill Outdoor, adding that they’re grateful to those […]
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Okoboji Bluewater Festival Will No Longer Be Held
March 30, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– 2025 marked the final year for the Okoboji Bluewater Festival. A post on the event’s website says after 10 years, the festival will no longer be held. The highly popular, free event was held in August of each year and drew large crowds to the Arnolds Park Green Space. It emphasized the importance […]
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Northern Pike Gillnetting Operations Underway; Walleye Operations Still A Week Or So Away
March 30, 2026
(Orleans)– Annual rite of spring is getting underway on the Iowa Great Lakes. Mike Hawkins, a Regional Fisheries Management Supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says gillnetting operations for northern pike are getting underway on Big Spirit Lake… “Crews set nets yesterday, on Sunday, for some northern pike. They usually collect those up […]
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DNR: Fish Kill On South Side Of Big Spirit Likely The Result Of Natural Causes
March 30, 2026
(Orleans)– Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say a fish kill on the south side of Big Spirit Lake is likely the result of natural causes. Residents of that area have recently reported finding dead fish washed up along the shoreline. Most are said to be bluegills, but other species have also been […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Repeal Provision In Subdivision Ordinance
March 30, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County is deleting a requirement in its subdivision ordinance that has become obsolete. The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 last week to remove a stipulation that required final plat information be reviewed by the Clerk of Court’s Office to ensure there were no judgements, attachments or leins against the property involved in […]
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Construction On New Arnolds Park City Complex To Impact Traffic On Hinshaw Street
March 30, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– A portion of a busy street in Arnolds Park will see some disruptions in traffic beginning today (Mon.) and continuing through Thursday, April 2nd. Hinshaw Street will be closed from Hwy 71 to Iowa Street from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m each day. City officials say it’s due to precast concrete walls that […]
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Fraud Prevention Seminar Coming To Estherville
March 30, 2026
(Estherville) Northwest Bank has teamed up with other institutions to educate the public about fraud. Marcy Sander, who is the President of the Estherville Branch of Northwest Bank, says this is an important seminar… “We’re collaborating with all of the Estherville area financial institutions. So Bank plus citizens, Community Credit Union Employees, Credit Union, Northstar […]
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