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Exterior Work on Milford Elementary School is Complete
The shell of the new elementary school in Milford is complete with work shifting to the interior.
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Palo Alto County Severs Economic Development Agreement with Kossuth County
Palo Alto and Kossuth Counties no longer share an economic development director.
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O’Brien County Receives Grants for Local Projects
The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development has announced two grants for O'Brien County.
2 days ago
KICD 9-County Area Best Teams of the 2025-2026 Year: Emmetsburg Boys Wrestling
E-Hawks finish the 2026-2027 season strong with good postseason performances
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Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute Celebrates 20 Years
The Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute is celebrating the 20th year of the program this week.
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Two Northwest Iowa Schools Awarded Grants for Therapeutic Classrooms
The Iowa Department of Education has awarded competitive grants to ten school districts for therapeutic classrooms.
3 days ago
Applications Available for 2026-2027 Okoboji YIP Initiative
The Okoboji Foundation is taking applications for the 2026-2027 Youth in Philanthropy Initiative.
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2026 U of O Homecoming Hits Record Representation
The Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce says it was a record for the 2026 University of Okoboji Homecoming.
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Palo Alto County Denies Permits For Two Hog Nurseries
The Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors unanimously denied conditional use permits for two proposed livestock hog nurseries Tuesday.
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Ground Broken for Harvest Hills Housing Development in Milford
Members of the Milford community gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of the Harvest Hills residential development project Tuesday.
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Special Designated Days Return for 2026 Clay County Fair
The Special Designated Days are back this year at the Clay County Fair.
4 days ago
KICD 9-County Area Best Teams of the 2025-2026 Year: GTRA/ELC Girls Wrestling
Five Titan Wrestlers break into State Tournament
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KICD 9-County Area Best Teams of the 2025-2026 Year: Spencer Boys Swimming
Tiger Swimmers continue to topple records in 2025-2026
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Illegal Immigrant Found in Sheldon Sentenced to Federal Prison
SHELDON, IA (Northwestiowanow) – An illegal immigrant living in Sheldon who was previously deported has been sentenced to federal prison.…
4 days ago
Spirit Lake School Board Receives Architect’s Potential Plans
(Northwestiowanow.com) — After three years of research, discussions, and planning; the Spirit Lake School Board hired an architect in June…
5 days ago
Governor Candidate Zach Lahn Meets With Clay County Supporters
Lahn held a meet-and-greet in Spencer on August 6.
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Spencer Public Safety Stats for July
Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — Spencer Department heads had their monthly reports for the city council last week. Jesse Coulsen is…
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Missing Estherville Man Found Safe in a Ravine
Estherville, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — A 67 year old Estherville man with dementia was located in a ravine after a four…
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Dropping the Curtain on the Lakes Conference
Former Lakes Conference Coaches; Gary Swensen, Bob O'Hara, Scott Koch, Clint Young, Don Martindale, and Steven Bomgaars join Northwest Iowa Now to look back on the Lakes Conference