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Gabrielson Park-Gustafson Lake south of Sioux Rapids is now stocked with 600 pounds of Rainbow Trout for the public to catch.

The Arnolds Park City Council specially appointed Dr. Randy Pas to fill the vacated seat left after the passing of Jim Jensen.

A Storm Lake man charged with burglary in December has had additional charges filed against him.

The Estherville Police Department is partnering with the Iowa Department of Revenue for the I-PLEDGE program, aimed at keeping tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of minors.

The first baby in Cherokee county was (also) born on January 1st. Cherokee Regional Medical Center says Elias Salazar arrived at 3:24am, weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces, and measured 18 and a half inches long. The parents are Martin and Yaritza Salazar of Cleghorn.

The director of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation asks you to respond to a labor survey if you’d been contacted.

The Board of Trustees of Buena Vista University have approved a five-year extension of Dr. Brian Lenzmeier’s contract as BVU President with a unanimous vote. Lenzmeier has been the interim president since May 2020, and formerly named President in October 2020. Board members remark on his steady leadership and focus on growth as key reasons for their decision.

Lee Schoenewe was honored at the Clay County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, January 7th for his 30 years of service

The Clay County Long Term Recovery Group is hosting a collaboration meeting, inviting local groups, and volunteer groups specializing in rebuilding after disasters.

The first babies of the new year arrived in quick succession at Spencer Hospital. Rebecca Peters is the Director of Communications.