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Lakota nonprofit gives back to veterans through hunting and meals

LAKOTA, Iowa —  Sixteen years ago, Jason Becker read a book called “Final Salute” and paid a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. He thought about those two things, and speaking with his Dad, Bernie, the two agreed there were things they could do to encourage and help veterans. Thus, Lakota Hunting With Heroes was founded. […]

Lakota, IA · 1d

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26th Annual “Stuff the Trailer” Food Drive is this Friday

–The 26th annual “Stuff the Trailer” food drive is coming up Friday to benefit the Kossuth County Food Pantry. The event will once again be held outside the KLGA/KLGZ studios along Nebraska Street in downtown Algona, as Owner and General Manager Bernie Merrill says donations can be dropped off without even getting out of your vehicle.

Algona, IA · 2d
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High School Football: 2026 All-District Teams

The 2026 Iowa High School Football All-District teams have been announced. The following are the all-district honorees from the KIOW area teams, including Forest City, West Hancock, Lake Mills, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, Belmond-Klemme, and North Iowa. Class 8-Man District 2. 1st Team Defense. Andrew Hoffman – Linebacker – North Iowa – SR...

Forest City, IA · 3d
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Emmetsburg School Bond Falls Short of Required Supermajority for Third Straight Year

Emmetsburg, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — For the third consecutive year a bond issue to finance a new elementary school in Emmetsburg received a majority of votes, but not the super majority it required. Superintendent Cory Jennes says the school board has another year to tweak the plan and make a...

Emmetsburg, IA · 12h
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Winnebago County Post-Election Audit Confirms Election Night Results

Following the November 3rd General Election, Winnebago County officials conducted the required post-election audit on Thursday, November 12th. The audit confirmed a perfect match between the hand count and the election night results from the voting machines. By Iowa law, the Secretary of State randomly selects a precinct in each...

Winnebago County, IA · 11h

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Proposed High Voltage Transmission Line Drawing Strong Opposition

A proposed high-voltage transmission line drew strong opposition during a Minnesota Public Utilities Commission hearing in Sherburn Thursday. The PowerOn Midwest project would bring a 765-thousand-kilo-volt transmission line from South Dakota across southern Minnesota, including Martin County, before ending in Dakota County. The project must receive a state Certificate of Need before moving forward. Representatives from Great River Energy say the line is needed to maintain electric reliability as power consumption is expected to increase by about 25-percent over the next 20 years. However, all 24 people who spoke during Thursday’s hearing opposed the project. Concerns included the impact on farmland, whether the line is actually needed, and the possibility it could attract large data centers to the region. Martin County Commissioner Richard Koons questioned the project’s benefits to southern Minnesota, saying local counties are losing population and the electricity would largely pass through the area rather than serve local needs. Another speaker, retired Xcel Energy employee Kent Scholl, argued that a smaller transmission project could meet near-term reliability needs with less disruption. Administrative Law Judge Joseph Meyer will issue a report with recommendations by February 15th. The Public Utilities Commission is expected to make a decision on the Certificate of Need around March or April of 2027. Comments can be submitted to the email consumer.puc@state.mn.us, mailed to Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite #350, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, or faxed to 651-297-7073. The written form to fill out can be found at https://mn.gov/puc/get-involved/public-comments/.

Martin County, MN · 9h

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Forest City Library Board Fills Positions

The Forest City Library Boardl was tasked with filling a pair of positions with their library board. Forest city Administrator Tony Mikes explained that the council has done its job with the oversight board. Mikes explained that there were several candidates for the seats on the library board. The board...

Forest City, IA · 15h

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County Supervisors Approve Red Rock Wind Drainage Agreement

Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow) — Officials from Clay, Dickinson, and Emmet counties met jointly to review and approve a key drainage agreement for the proposed Red Rock Wind Energy Center Tuesday. Developer Invenergy plans to build 51 wind turbines across Dickinson and Emmet counties, while Clay County will host the...

Emmet County, IA · 12h

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Estherville Chamber Hosts Annual Awards Banquet

(Estherville)—The annual banquet and awards ceremony of the Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce, Excel Estherville and Estherville Area Growth Partnership was held Tuesday night at the Estherville Elks Lodge. The evening was highlighted by the presentation of the 2026 Chamber awards including two lifetime achievement awards. One of the awards was presented to Steve Danielson whose business, Steve’s Sales and Service, celebrated 50 years in business earlier this year. Danielson is the longtime director of the NW Iowa Concert Band and has volunteered for many activities in the community.

Estherville, IA · 2d

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Large Crowd Attends Path One Data Center Meeting in Estherville

(Estherville)--A large crowd attended a public meeting Thursday evening at the Estherville VFW to hear a presentation about the proposed data center in Estherville. Gyles Uhlenhopp of Path One made a 30 minute presentation about the proposed 25 megawatt data center and then answered questions from the audience. One of the questions was about the noise and low frequency sound produced by data centers and their possible impacts on animals and people, especially children. Uhlenhopp says the proposed facility would have several ways to reduce the impact of sound.

Estherville, IA · 12h