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Dickinson County Employees, Both Elected & Non-Elected, To Receive Three Percent Pay Raises
December 23, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Elected and non-elected county employees, along with the Board of Supervisors, will be receiving a three percent across-the-board increase in salary in the upcoming fiscal year following action at today’s (Tues.) Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting. That is below the five percent increase recommended for elected officials by the Compensation Board. Supervisor […]
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Dickinson County Nature Center Offering A Program For Teens In 2026
December 23, 2025
(Okoboji)– The Dickinson County Nature Center will be holding a Wild Roots program in 2026. Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says they are excited to continue this program for teens in the area… “Wild stands for wilderness inspired Leadership development. It’s a free team program. We’re building character and those leadership skills as well as […]
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New Principal Selected For Okoboji Middle School
December 23, 2025
(Milford)– A new principal has been selected for the Okoboji Middle School. A post on the district’s Facebook page says Lucas DeWitt has been tabbed for the position, pending approval by the Okoboji School Board. DeWitt holds a B.S. From Wartburg College along with an M.A from Iowa State University and a Doctorate in Education […]
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Several NW Iowa Communities Were Among Those Involved In Trees Forever Projects In 2025
December 23, 2025
(Undated)– The communities of Estherville, Storm Lake and Rolfe were among those in the region that participated in the Trees Forever program in 2025. Michelle Beisker, CEO of Trees Forever, says the participating cities organize volunteers and funding partners while the organization provides support and expertise in tree planting projects. Beisker says in 2025, 91 […]
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Man Convicted On 1st Degree Murder Charge
December 23, 2025
(Spencer)– A jury in Clay county recently convicted a man on a murder charge in the death of another man who’s body was found in an alley in downtown Spencer back in August of this year. 44-year-old Wade St. John, Sr. faces life in prison with no parole. A sentencing date hasn’t been set. Prosecutors […]
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Signs Of Progress On New Arnolds Park Civic Complex Can Now Be Seen
December 22, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– There are now some visible signs of progress on the construction of Arnolds Park’s new civic complex. Korry Hansen of Hausemann Construction, the general contractor on the project, says some steel framing for walls has started going up, while footings on other portion of the project are still going in the ground… “Hoping […]
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IGLSD Embarking On Additional Capital Projects
December 22, 2025
(Milford)– The Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District has some additional capital projects in the pipeline over the next couple of years. Sanitary District Superintendent Steve Anderson says one of those involves the replacement of a lift station on the south side of Big Spirit Lake… “That will start here in January. That lift station takes, […]
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Experts Offer Advice On How To Keep Utility Bills In Check This Winter
December 22, 2025
(Undated)– It is the time of year where we start to see our energy costs rise. Marissa Gaal who is the Public Affairs Program Manager at Black Hills Energy says there are a number of ways to help with high energy costs during the winter… “One of the easiest is looking at our thermostat and […]
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YIP Students Having A Busy Holiday Season
December 22, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Students in the Okoboji Foundation’s Youth In Philanthropy program are keeping busy over the holidays. They’ve launched their eighth annual “Project Christmas”. Through an anonymous donation from a foundation member, Youth in Philanthropy students are provided funds to purchase gifts for less fortunate families and foster families in Dickinson county. This year’s program […]
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