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Emmetsburg School Referendum Fails for 3rd Time

–Voters in the Emmetsburg Community School District failed to approve a bond referendum that would have funded the construction of a new elementary school this week for a third time in recent years. Emmetsburg Schools Superintendent Cory Jenness tells KLGA News they are still encouraged that over 54% of votes cast were in favor of the proposal.

Emmetsburg, IA · 1d
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KLEM Newscast for Friday, November 6, 2026

Le Mars City Administrator Jason Vacura provided an update on downtown traffic light operations at the City Council meeting on Tuesday. There has been a slight delay due to an issue with existing wiring, but Vacura says it’s “getting worked through.”. Once the wiring issue is resolved, the...

Le Mars, IA · 19h
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Calhoun County Election Results: Nov. 3, 2026

Excluding statewide races, Calhoun County had no contested races on the ballot for voters in Tuesday’s elections. Republican incumbent Scott Jacobs was the only candidate seeking a seat on the county’s board of supervisors, which he won with 1,049 votes to 18 write-ins. Candidate M. Alan Ellis, who did not have a party affiliation, will serve as the county’s new Treasurer and earned 3,265 votes to 24 write-ins. Republican incumbent Recorder Cathy Voith cruised to an easy re-election with 3,254 votes to 26 write-ins. County Attorney Ben Smith, the Republican incumbent, had no challenger and won with 3,073 votes to 51 write-ins. Republican Jena Patzner won her special election to fill a vacancy in the Auditor’s position. The tally was 3,174 votes in support, with 23 write-ins. A link to Carroll Broadcasting’s election night coverage is included with this story on our website.

Calhoun County, IA · 2d
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Cities’ Overnight Parking Bans Taking Effect

Northwest Iowa — The nice weather forecast may have lulled some of us into a sense that winter is far off, but rest assured, winter and the snow and ice it brings are not far away. That means you might have to make other arrangements for parking your vehicle. Several cities in the KIWA listening area have ordinances regarding overnight parking, especially during the snow removal season, and the amount of the fine varies widely. So if you routinely or occasionally park a car on the street overnight or have overnight guests, you’ll have to come up with a different place to park in most cases.

Sheldon, IA · 21h
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Public Hearing to be Held on PowerOn Midwest 765-kilovolt Transmission Line

Martin County residents will have a chance to voice their opinions on the proposed PowerOn Midwest 765-kilovolt transmission line during a public hearing next Thursday, November 12th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fox Lake Event Center in Sherburn. The proposed line would cross southern Minnesota, including Martin County, as part of a route connecting South Dakota to Dakota County. The project needs approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, which is seeking public input on its necessity and potential environmental impacts. The hearing will include opportunities for residents to speak and ask questions. The project has already faced opposition from local landowners and the Martin County Board. Additional hearings will be held November 10th in Windom and November 16th online. Written comments will be accepted through December 7th. Comments should reference docket number C-N-25-117.

Martin County, MN · 1d

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Sheldon schools to put on Veterans Day programs

The Sheldon School District and Sheldon Christian School will all be hosting Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Sheldon Middle School will host the first program at 8:30 a.m. with an assembly. There will be some music, a presentation by students and a slideshow from students’ families. Dr....

Sheldon, IA · 11h

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Sac County Voters Reject $10M Jail Bond Measure

Sac County voters rejected a multi-million-dollar bond for a new jail facility in Sac City. The $10 million bond for a $10.8 million jail required a 60% approval rating to pass, and came in at 56.64%. The raw voting numbers came out to 2,377 votes for the project and 1,820 votes against it. The Sac County jail is among the oldest in the state and questions remain on the future of this facility and whether another bond issue will be presented. Carroll Broadcasting will bring you more in upcoming newscasts.

Sac County, IA · 2d

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Pigeon problem worsening in Downtown Le Mars

A pesky problem has persisted in the form of pigeon poop in Downtown Le Mars. The storefront of Bling-N-Fashions has been a persistent “drop zone” for a group of about 30 pigeons in the last couple of months. Dana Wendt, the owner of Bling-N-Fashions, took to Facebook on...

Le Mars, IA · 1d

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Veterans Voices: WWII Veteran Orville Von Ehwegen

World War II Veteran Orville Von Ehwegen was born August 21, 1917, on a farm southwest of Sac City and joined the Army on May 6, 1942.

Sac City, IA · 2d

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Iowa honors Washta sailor who died as WWII POW at 21

DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff Saturday to honor a World War II sailor whose remains were recently identified more than 80 years after his death. U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove served on the USS Canopus...

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Sac County Jail Measure Falls Short of Required 60% Approval

For the third consecutive year, Sac County voters have rejected a bond measure to build a new jail, despite a majority supporting the project in Tuesday’s general election. According to unofficial election results, the $10 million bond received 2,377 votes in favor and 1,820 against, representing approximately 56.6% approval. That’s about 3.4 percentage points short of the 60% supermajority required for passage under Iowa law.

Sac County, IA · 14h

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Local School Board and Referendum Results

(Undated) In local school board elections the MCW school district elected Paul Schoen, Sam Meixell and Brandon Clarke to the board. In Fairmont there were three running for the School board so Michael Edman, Jen Harris and Betsy Tino will serve the Fairmont School District. Jackson County Central elected Kylla Hummel, Nolan Schuller and Shelly Hotzler to the board and the school referendum passed at JCC by slim margin of 132 votes. The referendum replaces a current $460 per pupil funding level and increases it to $1460 per student. School officials warned that drastic reductions would have had to take place had the measure not passed. Mark Franta, Kyle Zierke, and Brice Hanson won their school board election for the Blue Earth Area School District.

Fairmont, MN · 2d

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Sioux County Farmers Urged to Meet December Farm Program Deadline

Sioux County farmers are being urged to complete enrollment in federal farm safety net programs before December 11 to remain eligible for payments for the 2026 crop year. Teresa Van Sloten, county executive director for the Sioux County Farm Service Agency, says sign-up is moving slowly as the deadline approaches.

Sioux County, IA · 16h

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Sioux Center Reports Benefits from Highway 75 Sewer Upgrades

Sioux Center officials say sewer upgrades made during the Highway 75 reconstruction project are reducing the amount of rainwater and groundwater entering sewer lines along the highway, freeing up capacity and lowering the cost of treating excess water. The city replaced about two miles of sewer main between 16th Street...

Sioux Center, IA · 1d

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Wheeler Wins Reelection to Iowa House District 4

Republican State Rep. Skyler Wheeler won reelection Tuesday in Iowa House District 4, defeating independent challenger Garth Van Donselaar in the district covering Lyon County and part of Sioux County. Unofficial results show Wheeler received 10,849 votes, or 82.83%, while Van Donselaar received 2,194 votes, or 16.75%. Another 55 votes...

Lyon County, IA · 1d

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Le Mars emergency services bond fails to pass

LE MARS — According to preliminary results from the Iowa Secretary of State’s office, the bond issue for a new emergency services building in Le Mars failed to pass for the second year in a row. 54.71% of Le Mars voters voted no on the bond and 45.29%...

Le Mars, IA · 2d

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Council meeting update on downtown traffic signals

LE MARS — Updates on the new downtown traffic lights were given City Administrator Jason Vacura at the Tuesday, Nov. 3 Le Mars City Council meeting. Vacura said there are wiring issues with the downtown traffic signals while the lights were being tested on Monday, Nov. 2. “The weather...

Le Mars, IA · 2d

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Sheldon council to look over five-year capital improvement plan

The 2026-27 fiscal year recently got through its fourth month, but it is already time for Sheldon City Council to start work on the 2027-28 fiscal year budget. The council will hold its annual two-day budget workshop in late January or early February, which means city departments need to start planning the projects for 2027-28, which starts on July 1.

Sheldon, IA · 3d

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Plymouth County Courthouse elevator to be taken out of service

LE MARS — The elevator at the Plymouth County Courthouse will undergo repairs, safety upgrades and modernization features beginning Monday, Nov. 9. Plymouth County Board of Supervisors set aside budget funds for this project in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and in Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The construction phase of the elevator project will begin on Monday. Supervisors awarded the contract in August 2025 to Schumacher Elevator Co. and the preliminary plans began. The fire alarm system, electrical upgrades, camera system upgrades and various other safety features were completed between the summer of 2025 and the fall of 2026.

Plymouth County, IA · 14h

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City of Sioux Center to Receive Freedom Award

The City of Sioux Center has been selected for the 2026 Secretary of War Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the U.S. government to employers for support of employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. The award recognizes employers for going beyond workplace requirements to encourage...

Sioux Center, IA · 1d