After 3 decades of dedicated service, John Cotton stepped down from his role on the Spencer Hospital Advisory Committee on Thursday. Cotton helped form Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation in 1993 and joined the Foundation Board.
Lakes Regional Healthcare has been named among the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the United States by the Chartis Center of Rural Health. This marks the seventh year for the distinction.
The Department of Natural Resources held their annual Hunter Listening in Spencer, and DNR Enforcement Officer Joe Yarkowski gives a recap.
Storm Lake Fire Chief Glenn Schlesser has the respect of his fellow members of the Iowa Society of Fire Service.
Voting is now open for the Big Idea Entrepreneurial challenge, a competition hosted by The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation.
Tensions ran high at the Cherokee City Council meeting Tuesday night, as a packed house witnessed a heated debate over funding for the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce.
Spencer’s trail system saw a burst of activity with this week’s warmer weather. Park and Rec Director Bob Fullhart say the mild winter should allow summer Maintenace work to begin ahead of schedule.
Johnson Elementary in Spencer is hosting an open house this Wednesday night
In November 2023, Osceola County voters approved a $5 million bond for The Osceola County Jail in Sibley to make it more accessible, more secure and safer, but initial designs came in above the bond amount, so some adjustments are being made.
The city of Estherville has transitioned to an automated recycling pickup vehicle and has some reminders for residents learning the new system.