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11 months ago
Spencer Park Winter Recreation

Spencer’s Park and Rec Director says they want city facilities to be used year around, and keeping the trails open all winter is a priority.

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11 months ago
Abben Cancer Center Grant

Spencer Hospital’s Abben Cancer Center recently received a $ 3,100 Grant from Mr. B’s flooring. Director of the Abben Cancer Center Mindy Sylvester tells northwest Iowa now that the donation for Mr. Bs did not have any specifics.

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11 months ago
Designate Before you Celebrate

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to promote designated driving during the holiday season. Through January 1, 2025, officers will support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s campaign to raise awareness about impaired driving.

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11 months ago
Deadline for Cheerleader Nominations

The 2025 University of Okoboji Winter Games is less than a month away – always the last weekend in January. Iowa Great Lakes Chamber Program Director Morgan Strauss says tomorrow is the deadline to nominate a cheerleader.

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11 months ago
Iowa Land Values Down for Monday

Negative cash-flow and high interest rates have finally sparked a drop in the price paid for farmland in Iowa. Ann Johanns from ISU Extension compiles the figures for the annual survey.

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11 months ago
DUI Charge in Jackson County Accident

A Lakefield, Minnesota man has charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after causing an accident Christmas Eve.

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11 months ago
Clay County Community Foundation Grants

Their motto is “Connecting Donors Who Care with Causes That Matter.” The Clay County Community Foundation has been helping non-profits this year more than ever, and Terry Bachelet says they hope to continue giving even more in 2025.

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11 months ago
Sign Up for Women in Nature Day 2025

Did you know studies show spending two hours a week in nature can positively improve your health and well-being? That’s just 15 minutes a day. And you have an opportunity to learn some valuable outdoor skills and have some fun with Women in Nature Day January 11 at Oneota Park.

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11 months ago
Spirit Lake & Superior Merger

When the clock strikes midnight Wednesday night two Dickinson County fire departments will become one. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says his department and Superior have discussed a merger for several years.

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11 months ago
Scharnberg Trout Stocking

The Department of Natural Resources has released their 2025 Community Trout Stocking schedule, and Bree Blom, Naturalist with Clay County Conservation gives the update.