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Emmet County is now under a burn ban. Emergency Management Director Travis Sheridan recommends extreme caution.

Skateboarders in Cherokee now have a place to practice their craft. Sheree Hausmann served on the committee that raised the funds for construction.

It appears that paving on the highway 71 project through Arnolds Park has been completed, including all or most of the curb cuts for driveways.

This has been a difficult season for pumpkin growers across the country, due to heavy rainfall in the north, and extreme heat in the southern states. The result was a later harvest than normal, and prices for pumpkins will likely be higher this year.

Spencer receives $20,000 for childcare planning, thanks to Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority. In total, almost $200,000 was awarded to 10 Iowa rural communities.

Accident Correction Des Moines County, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — Earlier this week Northwest […]

This Saturday night at SCT Playhouse – Elvis will be “in the building.”  Joseph Hall travels all over the country paying tribute to the “King of Rock N’ Roll.” 

Last evening at The Great Hall of Royal the Spencer business community gathered for the annual Spencer Chamber Annual Meeting.

Des Moines, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — Spencer receives $20,000 for childcare planning, thanks […]

Three Emmet County Fire Departments were at the scene of a bale fire for three hours Wednesday to make sure it didn’t spread in dry, windy conditions.