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ILCC TRIO Program Awarded Federal Funding

September 15, 2026

(Estherville)– The TRIO Talent Search program at Iowa Lakes Community College has been awarded $2 million in federal funding. College officials say it will allow the college to continue offering the program another five years. The TRIO program provides students access to educational guidance, college and career exploration and resources designed to help them successfully […]

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Day Four Of Clay County Fair Is Underway

September 15, 2026

(Spencer)– It’s day four of the Clay County Fair. It’s Senior’s Day and FFA Day. CEO/Manager Jason Brockshus says FFA students will be involved in what’s called “career development events”… Other highlights today (Tues.) include an antique tractor pull and Martina McBride with special guest Abbie Callahan in front of the grandstand at 7:30 pm, […]

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Two More Historic Paintings Depicting Spirit Lake Massacre To Be Restored

September 15, 2026

(Arnolds Park)– The final two of the four paintings Abbie Gardner used to illustrate her experiences during the Spirit Lake Massacre are about to be restored. Maryanna Hubbard of the local Questers organization says the paintings will travel some 350 miles where an artist who specializes in such work will perform the restorations… Hubbard says […]

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Organizers Of Iowa Water Conference Hoping To Gain Attention Of State Lawmakers

September 15, 2026

(Arnolds Park)– Organizers of this year’s Iowa Water Conference coming up later this week in the Iowa Great Lakes are hoping the messages that will be delivered there wind up in the ears of state lawmakers. Steve Wiseman, a local outdoors enthusiast, says the event has taken a renewed importance this year given what’s been […]

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Additional Details Released Into Saturday Boat Crash In Francis Sites Area

September 14, 2026

(Spirit Lake)— We’re learning some additional details into a boat crash Saturday on East Lake Okoboji. The Iowa DNR says it took place around 7:00 pm. A press release says a 42-foot-long catamaran style racing boat was operating on East Lake Okoboji between Stoney Point and the Narrows when it collided with a dock and […]

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September Is Life Insurance Awareness Month

September 14, 2026

(Undated)– September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, a reminder for Iowans to make sure their policies are up to date and to make sure they’re properly covered. Russell Gibson, Consumer Advocate with the Iowa Insurance Division, says this month is a good time to ask yourself some questions and consider what changes you might need […]

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Today (Mon. Sept. 14th) Is Veteran’s Day At The Clay County Fair

September 14, 2026

(Spencer)– It’s day three of the Clay County Fair powered by SMU. It’s Veteran’s Day today (Mon.) with free admission to the fair for veterans and those currently active in the military. The highlights will include the annual Veteran’s Day Parade at 10:00 am followed by the Veteran’s Appreciation Program at 11:00 am and Glenn […]

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City Of Okoboji

September 14, 2026

(Okoboji)– An ordinance regulating bicycles, electric scooters, low-speed E-bikes and other micromobility devices is going on the books in Okoboji. The city council last week adopted the measure following a public hearing, but the vote wasn’t unanimous. Councilman Jim Delperdang was among those voting in favor. He admitted it’s going to be very difficult to […]

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Authorities Investigating A Boat Crash On East Lake Okoboji

September 13, 2026

(Spirit Lake)– No details have been released, however KUOO news has learned enforcement officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources are investigating a boat crash that took place late Saturday afternoon in the Francis Sites area of East Lake Okoboji. Photos on social media taken shortly after the crash show a boat actually flipped […]

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Missing Person Found Deceased In O’Brien County

September 13, 2026

A missing person has been found dead in O’Brien County. According to O’Brien County Sheriff Bruce Devereaux, deputies responded to a report of a missing person on Saturday. While searching, authorities located the individual’s vehicle and then found that person dead just north of the Little Sioux River access by the Prairie Heritage Center. The […]

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