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Spencer Main Street Program Receives Special Recognitions
May 8, 2026
(West Des Moines)– The Spencer Main Street Program was among those recognized during the 2026 Main Street Iowa Development Awards ceremony earlier this week in West Des Moines. Katie Techen of the Spencer Main Street program was among those receiving leadership awards, which recognizes volunteers who make significant contributions to the program. Nancy Naeve of […]
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Latest U.S. Drought Monitor: Drought Conditions Persist In NW Iowa & May Worsen In Coming Weeks
May 8, 2026
(Undated)– The latest U.S. Drought Monitor issued Thursday, May 7th, shows a continued trend of improvement across Iowa…with one exception. The report says only about two percent of Iowa is designated with some level of drought, with most of that in northwest Iowa. Western portions of Lyon, Sioux and Plymouth counties are classified as having […]
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Ruthven Man Faces Charges In Residential Burglary
May 8, 2026
(Spencer)– An investigation into a residential burglary in Spencer resulted in the arrest of a Ruthven man. The Spencer Police Department says a report of a burglary in progress was received around 6:20 am Thursday from a residence in the 1100 block of Grand Avenue. The homeowner reported finding a man in the residence and […]
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West O, Arnolds Park Amusement Park & No Boundaries Combine For Special Project
May 7, 2026
(Arnolds Park)– The No Boundaries program at Okoboji Middle School is a student driven initiative that connects classroom learning with real-world community projects to provide the students with hands-on learning experiences. This year they are working with West O Beer and Arnold’s Park Amusement Park and Jon Pausley, CEO of Arnold’s Park talks about the […]
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Intersection Of Hill Ave & 140th Street At The Pumphouse In Orleans To Close For Weeks Starting May 13th
May 7, 2026
(Orleans)– The intersection of Hill Avenue and 140th Street at the pump house is going to be closed next week to accommodate work on 140th Street on the south side of Big Spirit Lake. A notice from the city of Orleans says the closure will go into effect Wednesday, May 13th and will remain in […]
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Changes Coming To Early Childhood Iowa Program
May 7, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The Early Childhood Iowa program will soon be transitioning to a regional system, similar to what recently took place with behavioral and mental health services in the state. Brandi Larson of Dickinson County Public Health updated the Board of Supervisors on the transition at their meeting Tuesday. She says Dickinson county will be […]
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Triple A Offers Advice On Increasing Fuel Efficiency
May 7, 2026
(Undated)– High fuel prices have motorists looking for ways to try to reduce at least a little bit of the pain at the pump. Nick Jarmusz from Triple-A says the way you drive could affected how often you need to fill up… “On the highway, that means staying closer to the speed limit, because once […]
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Informational Meeting To Be Held Next Week For Another Road Project Planned For NW Iowa
May 7, 2026
(Storm Lake)– The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold an informational event next week for proposed improvements at several intersections on Iowa Highway 7 near Storm Lake. D.O.T officials say the improvements are planned at the 70th Avenue and Villa Road intersection; west of 70th Avenue to east of 80th Avenue, and at the 80th […]
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Lakes Health Conference Is Coming Up June 4th & 5th In Spirit Lake
May 7, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– The annual Lakes Health Conference is coming up June 4th and 5th at the Dickinson County Expo Center in Spirit Lake. The event is put on each year by Iowa Lakes Community College. Director of Allied Health and Workforce Education Chantel Teeter says it’s open to healthcare professionals from across the region and […]
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