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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.

State Patrol Headquarters 6 in Spencer has released the accident report from a two-vehicle collision on Highway 9 West of Spirit Lake Friday afternoon.

Thousands of visitors from Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota attended the annual Shake the Lakes Music Competition at Spirit Lake’s Sammy Center over the weekend.

The city of Estherville has transitioned to an automated recycling pickup vehicle and has some reminders for residents learning the new system.

As we have told you on previous Clay County Health Updates – February is heart month. Spencer Hospital Registered Dietician Darlene DeWitt says what you eat plays a role in heart health.

Last week the city of Spencer’s retail recruiter cited at least a dozen possible leads he’s chasing. The city council is anxious to get new businesses – especially a hotel – at the North Y where they have purchased and developed lots, but Kyle Cofer said most businesses are interested in either downtown or the South end.

Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded a $35,000 grant to Cherokee County Conservation Board today, to assist with construction at The Licklider Shooting Complex south of Cherokee.

Exciting developments are underway along the Des Moines River for the City of Estherville. Lexie Ruter, Executive Director of the Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce, shared more details with Northwest Iowa Now.

The Architect drawing up plans for the new Arnolds Park City Complex says construction costs continue to spin out of control, and compressing the project into one phase will save money.

Spencer Community School has four groups performing in the prestigious All-State Speech Festival this weekend in Ames.