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A City In NW Iowa Has Been Awarded A $1 Million CAT Grant For New Community Center
August 21, 2026
(Larchwood)– The city of Larchwood has been awarded a $1 million Community Attraction and Tourism, or CAT Grant, to assist with the construction of a new community center. The new facility will be just under 19,000 square feet in size and will be handicap-accessible. It will include space for recreation, youth programs, tournaments, craft fairs […]
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Iowa State Patrol: Speeding Violations Decreasing But The Speeds Are Increasing
August 21, 2026
(Undated)– Those attending the Iowa State Fair once again this year have an opportunity to learn firsthand what the Iowa State Patrol is up to these days. Trooper Kevin Krull just did his stint at the fair. He says a lot of the conversations they’re having pertain to speeding… “They’re talking about the speeds of […]
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SL School Officials: Looks Can Be Deceiving When It Comes To Facilities
August 21, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– They say looks can be deceiving and you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Leaders in the Spirit Lake Community Schools say that also holds true for most of the district’s facilities. Superintendent Dr. David Smith says many people who have toured the buildings say they had no idea of the scope […]
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Powersports Program At Iowa Lakes Community College Receives In-Kind Donation
August 21, 2026
(Estherville)– The Powersports program at Iowa Lakes Community College is getting a boost. The college’s board of trustees this week approved an in-kind donation to the program from POET Bioprocessing of Emmetsburg. The company has donated a 2024 Can-Am Defender, valued at $15,000. Dan Lutat, executive director of the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation and […]
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Terril City Council Approves Appointments To Fill Mayoral, Council Vacancies
August 20, 2026
(Terril)– There’s a full slate of city leaders once again in Terril. The city council Wednesday evening appointed Mark Lair to fill out the remaining term of Mayor. The seat was left vacant following the recent resignation of Julie Thiessen. Lair is a former member of the Terril City Council and owns some businesses in […]
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Jackson Days Underway
August 20, 2026
(Jackson, Mn.)– A community celebration is underway in Jackson. Jackson Days continue through Sunday. Things kicked off Wednesday evening with a parade, with a golf tournament going on today (Thurs.). Corey Christopher of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce says the main highlights will be Friday evening with a block party from 5:30 until 9:00 pm… […]
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A Vintage Car Show In Lake Park Will Honor The Memory Of A Lifelong Resident Of The Community
August 20, 2026
(Lake Park)– A classic car show next month in Lake Park will honor the memory of a lifelong resident of the community. Darren Stoltenberg is organizing the event as a memorial to his late brother, Rodney Stoltenberg… It will be going on that day from Noon until 3:00 pm on Market Street. And while the […]
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Iowa D.O.T Seeking Input On Project On Hwy 9 In Osceola county
August 20, 2026
(Sibley)– The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public input on plans for a proposed bridge replacement on Iowa Highway 9, located over Polly Creek north of Sibley in Osceola County. Proposed improvements include replacing the existing bridge with a new twin reinforced concrete box culvert. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2029. Highway 9 […]
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Spirit Lake Schools Facility Plan Is A Step Closer To Going To A Referendum
August 20, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A facilities improvement plan for the Spirit Lake Community Schools is a step closer to going before the voters in a bond referendum in November. The School Board voted 5-0 Wednesday evening to call for a petition with at least 150 signatures on it calling for the referendum. They have a little less […]
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