As developers plan for a sprawling wind farm across three northwest Iowa counties, a debate over local control versus state standardization has sprouted, with some residents pushing back against ...

The opinion page has been a fixture in the Dickinson County News since its debut issue in on July 21, 1999. Going further back into the region’s newspaper history, the space designated for commentary ...

In a state known for its beef, one Spirit Lake restaurant is making its way to the top of Iowa's competitive burger scene. Five years ago, Jason Battern opened Burger and Company, just two days before ...

Route 86 Music is pleased to announce JJ Smith as the “Student of the Month” for March 2025. He is taking drum lessons and gaining confidence each week. His positive attitude and willingness to try ...

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Marcy Toews shares the story behind a bench the family recently purchased in honor of her dad and his love of nature. “Enjoy the beauty of an ordinary day … ” was a favorite saying of Ed Purdy’s. When ...

Dickinson County Emergency Management Coordinator Michael Ehret and Clay County Emergency Management Coordinator Eric Tigges were attending webinars, sending out emails and using social media on what ...

Escape into the beauty of the outdoors and experience an evening designed just for women who love nature, discovery, and community. Women, 18 years and older, are invited to Spring Women in Nature Day ...