Spirit Lake volleyball advanced to the Class 3A Region 1 semifinal at No.1 Western Christian on Thursday, Oct. 23, the Wolfpack earning a sweep (25-15, 25-12, 25-13) to eliminate the Indians from ...

First came the fundraising billboard, now put the “sold” sign up in Arnolds Park. The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation confirmed on Monday that the organization met its goal to purchase 73 acres near ...

Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at four locations as voters choose who will guide city decisions and shape school district policy on Tuesday, Nov. 4. “Local elections matter,” Iowa Secretary of State ...

The city of Milford has the mayor’s office and three city council seats available — but some Election Day answers will be fill-in-the-blank instead of multiple choice on Tuesday. The mayor’s position ...

Republicans seeking office — national or local — knew they had to include a visit with Vergene Donovan on their schedule of events in the Iowa Great Lakes. The longtime GOP activist who supported ...

Oct. 23, 2025 Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Berg, 94, Terril was Wednesday, Oct. 29, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Milford. Turner Jenness Funeral ...

Oct. 27, 2025 A visitation with the family present will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City for Peggy I. Aarsen, 71, Arnolds Park. Funeral services are 10:30 ...

The days are growing shorter and chillier, which means now is a good time to find some cozy indoor activities. The Spirit Lake Public Library can help you with that! We have a paperback book and ...

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was Saturday, Oct. 25, but Dickinson County residents have the safe disposal option for their medicines year-round. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office has a ...