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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

For the past few weeks, Red Rock Wind Energy/Invenergy has run full-page ads in the Dickinson County News and Lakes News Shopper, extolling the benefits of adding 67 more wind turbines in Dickinson ...

I write to you not only as a resident of Dickinson County, but as someone who cherishes the land, the legacy of rural life, and the natural beauty that defines our home.

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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

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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.

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 ...