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State Representative Megan Jones of Sioux Rapids is dealing with numerous flood-related issues in the current legislative session. She currently writing a bill that would allow residents to proactively save money for repairs.

Several city services in Estherville will be affected by the President’s Day Holiday today. All city offices, the public library, and the Transfer Station are closed today.

State Representative Megan Jones of Sioux Rapids has been working on a couple of education issues this week.

Spencer Hospital has been recognized once again as a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital

The district announced Friday morning that their new top administrator will be Andrew Armstead

Fairgoers can get an advance discount on adult gate admission tickets for only $9 – that is a 25% savings

Spencer Fire Chief Jesse Coulsen has the January stats for his department.

A long-time employee of the Iowa DNR has moved up the food chain. Mike Hawkins served as the Fisheries Biologist for Northwest Iowa 18 years before his promotion January 31st.

O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office report that on February 11, they have made an arrest for six counts of third-degree sexual abuse (Class C felony), one count of incest (class D felony), one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child (class B felony).

Inmate James Streuli assaulted jail staff on February 7th