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Iowa Remains On Track For Another Year Of Traffic Fatalities Under 300
October 16, 2026
(Undated)– Iowa remains on track for a reduction in traffic fatalities for the second year in row. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says, however, that’s with still a couple of months to go in the year, along with the upcoming holiday season… “So if we get a few good months here, if we […]
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Youth In Philanthropy Up And Running For Another Year
October 16, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program is off and running for 2026-’27. Foundation president Mindy Gress says this marks the 17th year for the program which includes high school students from Spirit Lake, Okoboji and Harris-Lake Park… “This year we have 38 applicants that made it into our cohort and we’re just […]
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Freak Accident On Hwy 18 Near Hartley Results In Minor Injuries
October 16, 2026
(Hartley)– Minor injuries were reported in a freak accident Thursday on Highway 18 on the east edge of Hartley. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says 48-year-old Jeremy Stueven of George was driving a 2006 Peterbilt tractor-trailer westbound when two tires came off the rear axle of the semi tractor. One of the tires struck an […]
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Construction Of Arnolds Park Civic Complex Remains On Schedule & On Budget
October 16, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– Construction of the new Arnolds Park Civic Complex remains on schedule. City officials say paving of the parking lot and sidewalks is underway along with design work for interior and exterior signage, installation of a fireplace and stonewall in the library and flooring throughout. Set-up and installation of furnishings will follow that. Officials […]
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Nature Playscape Project Reaches Fundraising Goal
October 15, 2026
(Okoboji)– A major announcement for the playscape project at the Dickinson County Nature Center. Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says they’ve reached their $1.9 million fundraising goal… “The Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation has given us a grant for $112,000 which has allowed us to reach our fundraising goal for the Nature Playscape. We’re so […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Approves Upgrades To Police Equipment
October 15, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday approved a proposal to update equipment used by the city’s police force. The agreement with Axon comes at a total cost of $345,229 over 10 years. Police Chief Jeremy Kleve says it includes online training… “We’ll have basically a play gun and a play taser. You can […]
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Spirit Lake City Council Adopts E-bike, Micromobility Device Regulations
October 15, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Regulations pertaining to E-bikes and micromobility devices are going on the books in Spirit Lake. The ordinance received final adoption at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. City Attorney/Administrator Gregg Owens says among other things, it establishes a speed limit for the devices and where they’re allowed… “There are regulations that track with what the […]
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CAASA Official Talks About Services They Provide As Domestic Violence Awareness Month Continues
October 15, 2026
(Undated)– October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Stephanie Henrich is the Executive Director of CAASA, an advocacy organization… “CAASA is Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault. We’ve been here for over 40 years. We cover 16 counties in northwest Iowa and we do advocacy support services throughout. We go to hospitals, we respond to law […]
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Soybean Harvest Nearly Complete; Attention Turning To Corn, But More Rain Is Putting Another Pause On Harvest
October 15, 2026
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The harvest continues at a very rapid pace, with most of the soybeans in the region now out. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says what’s even more amazing is the fact that happened in only about a week or so. On another positive note, Nesseth says yields, with some exceptions […]
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