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Boatload Of Toys Is Back
November 10, 2026
(Okoboji)– Parks Marina is once again teaming up with Upper Des Moines Opportunity (UDMO) in Dickinson County as part of its annual Boatload of Toys fundraiser, happening now through Dec. 11. Community members are encouraged to bring in new, unwrapped toys to the Marina, all of which are directly distributed through UDMO to families in […]
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Seasons Center Announces Reopening Of Autumn’s Center
November 10, 2026
(Spencer)– A facility in Spencer that provides specialized mental health services for children and young adults that’s been closed since the 2024 flood is about to reopen. Officials with Seasons Center for Behavioral Health announced today (Tues.) Autumn’s Center will reopen Monday, November 23rd. Dan Ries, President and CEO of Seasons Center, says the reopening […]
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No Injuries Reported In Spirit Lake Street Sweeper Fire
November 10, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– A street sweeper owned by the city of Spirit Lake went up in flames this (Tues.) morning. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says firefighters were called around 7:30 am. He says the street sweeper was being operated on 23rd Street in the area of the Eye Care Center when it caught on […]
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Iowa Lakes Community College To Hold Veteran’s Day Program
November 10, 2026
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College will be hosting a ceremony Wednesday in conjunction with the observance of Veterans Day. It gets underway at 11am in the Janice K. Lund Performing arts center at the Estherville Campus. Tim Ireland, Director of the Iowa Lakes Veteran’s Center, says two of the keynote speakers are veterans who work […]
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Former NW Iowa Daycare Provider Sentenced In Death Of A Child
November 10, 2026
(Emmetsburg)– A former northwest Iowa daycare provider has been sentenced in connection with the death of a 23-month-old infant who was under her care back in 2023 at an Emmetsburg Day Care Center. 31-year-old Hannah Priest received an indeterminate prison term of up to 50 years, with eligibility for parole. Priest was charged with one […]
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Lake Park City Council Discusses Whether To Move Forward With Another Fire/EMS Bond Referendum
November 10, 2026
(Lake Park)– With one abstention and one member absent, the Lake Park City Council voted Monday evening to express intent to bring a bond referendum for a new fire/EMS facility back to the voters in roughly a year or so. It comes after a $4.6 million proposal fell short of receiving a 60 percent super […]
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Veterans Day Observance Results In Change In Yard Waste Collection In Okoboji
November 9, 2026
(Okoboji)– There will be a bit of a change in this week’s scheduled pick up of yard waste in the city of Okoboji. With Veteran’s Day falling on Wednesday (Nov. 11th), the usual day of the pickup in Okoboji, yard waste instead this week will be collected on TUESDAY (Nov. 10th). City officials in Okobji […]
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Dickinson County Museum Hosting Special Event
November 9, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– You’ll be able to view some local history in a special way this Thursday (Nov. 12th) evening at the Dickinson County Museum in Spirit Lake. Museum Director JeanAnn Myhre says they’ll be holding a flashlight tour in the historic Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Depot, or Steve’s Depot, named in memory […]
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IGL Fishing Club Gearing Up For Its Annual DNR Night
November 9, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club holds its annual DNR night and raffle fundraiser this Thursday, November 12th at The Roof Garden in Arnolds Park. Doors will open at 5:30 pm with the DNR presentation at 7:00 pm. Pizza will also be served during the event. Club member Dean Jacobsen says a number […]
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