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DNR seeks public input before hunting season returns
By Seth Boyes - Staff Writer
Creatures both furry and feathery are enjoying relative safety during the year's early winter, but soon hunting season will be upon them again. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources would like to hear from the state's hunters this month in order to guide the department in updating or changing its rules and regulations. Representatives of the DNR will be hold a moderated town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Dickinson County Nature Center in Okoboji.
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    DCN finishes fourth in 'Newspaper of the Year' standings
    The Dickinson County News received 35 awards and secured the top spot among the state's weekly newspapers Friday at the Iowa Newspaper Association 2019 Convention and Trade Show. The event was held...
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    County commits funds in support of MillStone Park grant
    The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted to provide $10,000 to Milford's proposed MillStone Park project in hopes the community will see even greater funding. A large-scale memorial...
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    State auditor questions $4.15 M sexual harassment payments
    Iowa's State Auditor said taxpayers could be on the hook if the Iowa Finance Authority pays $4.15 million to settle sexual harassment claims against former IFA Executive Director David Jamison as...
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    Road trip continues area arts tradition
    The Artisans Road Trip has become an established tradition in northwest Iowa. As the Friday participant application deadline for the 2019 tour nears, longtime board members and participant artists,...
  • Iowa State Patrol plans nicotine enforcement effort (2/12/19)1
  • Youth in Philanthropy sees impact of generousity (2/12/19)
  • Wills welcomes McKim (2/12/19)
  • YMCA of the Okobojis donates to food drive (2/12/19)
  • Realtors visit capitol (2/12/19)
  • Movie night arrives at Pollinator Paradise (2/12/19)
  • Delegation welcomes cattlemen (2/12/19)
  • Spirit Lake Music Festival grows in year 2 (2/12/19)
  • Whiting welcomes tourism group (2/12/19)
  • Northwest Bank gives $2,000 to area Backpack ­­Programs (2/12/19)
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    Spirit Lake sends six to compete at 'The Well'
    By Matt Heinrichs - Sports Editor
    Spirit Lake Park will send a ton of veteran experience to Des Moines this week as six Indians, including five seniors, punched their tickets to the state wrestling tournament. Seniors Kyler Dunn, Joe Waters, Kyler Rieck, Nate Cornwall and Dakoda Powell each qualified for state with top-two finishes at the Class 2A District 7 wrestling tournament held Saturday in Orange City. Freshman Jon Burnette will also join his teammates at Wells Fargo Arena...
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  • Indians' season ends with overtime loss to Midgets
  • No. 10 Pioneers upset by Warriors in first round
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  • No. 12 Pioneers earn overtime win over Wildcats
  • Pioneers down Wildcats in Inwood
  • Indians snap four-game skid in Cherokee
  • Pioneers' hoops season ends at Orange City
  • Pioneers upset No. 2 Comets, extend win streak to three
  • Titans top Wolves in double overtime
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  • Remembering St. Valentine (2/15/19)
    Ready Seth Go by Seth Boyes
  • A couple of Valentines (2/14/19)
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  • Community Lenten services announced (2/12/19)
    Faith Page by Faith Page Pastors
  • Building a better newspaper (2/7/19)
    Ready Seth Go by Seth Boyes
  • Hospitals and museums (2/5/19)
    Faith Page by Faith Page Pastors
  • 'The many benefits of corn' (2/4/19)
    Ready Seth Go by Seth Boyes
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    If something is not done soon there will be no human life on this planet. According to Stephen Hawking, world famous scientist, we are at a "tipping point" with climate change. Meaning if we go...
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    Building a better newspaper
    Assuming the weather didn't freeze us all where we stood, a number of the faces in your local newsroom will have visited Des Moines to receive their various awards at the Iowa Better Newspaper...
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    Active week in the senate
    The attention of many Iowans was focused on the work being done in the Senate this week. Several key issues being discussed this legislative session began to work their way through the process and...
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    Ruth Hass
    July 28, 1922 — Feb. 8, 2019 A memorial service for Ruth Hass, age 96, of Spirit Lake and formerly of Minneapolis will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at the Turner Jenness Funeral Home in...
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    Keith Rick
    Nov. 8, 1935 — Jan. 27, 2019 Keith D. Rick, 83 of Spirit Lake and formerly of Urbana died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at Accura Health Care of Spirit Lake.  Funeral Services were held Friday, Feb. 1, at...
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    Adam Dreeszen
    June 4, 1991 — Feb. 5, 2019 Adam Robert Dreeszen, 27, a courageous warrior in his fight against esophageal cancer, lost his battle on Feb. 5, 2019. Visitation was held Monday, Feb. 11 at Immanuel...
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    Sirens 02-13-19
    The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office executed six warrants for 32-year-old Joshua David Schierholt. He was booked into the Dickinson County Jail at 8:27 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23. Ian Krame, age 18,...
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