Estherville Police responded to the call to find the victim with severe facial injuries, and he said suspects had fled following attack

The ranking comes from the Chartis Center for Rural Health, which uses the “Hospital Strength INDEX” to objectively assess performance and finance across the country.

This year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, is expected to be the biggest yet.

The Board set two key dates for the community. A preliminary hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget is scheduled for March 24th, with a final hearing to follow on April 28th.

Property owners should keep an eye on their mailboxes soon—the County Auditor has been directed to send out official notices to every taxpayer, detailing how these proposed rates will impact your specific bill.

According to investigators, Thornton attacked a store employee and began choking them after staff members asked her to leave.

Buy tickets to see comedian Tommy Ryman March 5 at Iowa Lakes Community College.

Fire Chief Casey Carpenter says these incidents highlight the need for constant training.