Tens of thousands of people filed through St. Peter’s Basilica as three days of public viewing came to an end last week for Pope Francis in Vatican City. Francis died Monday morning, April 21, at the ...

Milford’s biggest challenge is finding volunteers and sponsors as the city prepares to welcome more than 20,000 riders for RAGBRAI. Mayor Steve Anderson was on hand Wednesday, April 23 as the Milford ...

With Rep, Megan Jones, Iowa House District 6 (right of Gov. Kim Reynolds) looking on, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 619 into law, Tuesday, providing funds for the state’s recovery efforts ...

Arnolds Park Public Library patrons who check out a book can soon check out some temporary accommodations as well. The library is temporarily closed as it relocates materials to the Lakes Center Mall ...

Stephens College and Okoboji Summer Theater are bringing back Boji Bantam Broadway Bootcamp, a weeklong musical theater intensive. It takes place July 14-19 on the grounds of the Okoboji Summer ...

The nonprofit disability organization has deep roots in northwest Iowa. Recently, they're branching out. The nonprofit just launched host homes — a new initiative providing personalized support for ...

I am writing in response to Viola Hagedorn’s comments about my recent LTE in the Dickinson County News addressing the lack of eminent domain reform in the Iowa legislature. In my letter, “Lucy’s ...

Nicholas Credgington, 81, passed away on April 21 in Spirit Lake. A small commemoration was held Friday, April 25, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home with a future memorial to be determined.

According to her wishes, Patrica has been cremated and her ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean with her husband’s after his passing. There will be a legacy fund in Pat’s name established ...

A Spirit Lake man faces felony charges after he is suspected of check forgery and possession of a stolen vehicle in March. The charges stem from a pair of investigations in the Iowa Great Lakes.

The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation (Corridor) has announced two grant award winners for the Homegrown Talent Initiative recruiting young minds back to the Corridor’s four- county region: ...

Allen Wadsworth, 85, Spencer, formerly of Alturas, Calif., passed away on Monday, April 21, at his home in Spencer. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be held later at Sunset ...