Audrey McIrvin

1 week ago | northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin

This week Jill Barr, Outreach Navigator of the Local Initiative for Networking & Collaboration (LINC), joins the Clay County Health Update to discuss PTSD and what the mental health condition is.

1 week ago | northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin

That’s Alison Munster with Clay County Long Term Recovery Group. Floods in June 2024 caused damage and disruption to countless lives across Clay County, and one year later the recovery effort continues. LTRG was established to continue offering help long after the initial disaster. Megan Hanges says it’s hard to tell how many still need help.

1 week ago | northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin

In a significant boost for student veterans, Iowa Lakes Community College (ILCC) recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its Veterans Centers, revamped thanks to a $587,298 federal grant, providing enhanced support and resources for those who have served across three campuses: Estherville, Emmetsburg, and Spencer. US. Senator Joni Ernst was at the event today (Friday June 20) at the Spencer Campus, highlighting the significance of these improved facilities for veterans.

1 week ago | northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin

Clear Lake, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources say they have recovered the body of a Buena Vista County from Clear Lake. Authorities were alerted to an unoccupied fishing vote circling the lake around 1:30pm. The witness was able to stop the boat – which contained the victim’s belongings. The DNR, along with fire departments from Clear Lake and Ventura searched the lake with sonar and recovered the body of 54-year-old Dennis Blume of Fonda around 5:30pm.

1 week ago | northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin

Royal, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — Six years ago – right ahead of the pandemic – Sarah and Matt Ricke (RICK-ee) bought the old St. Louis Catholic church and made it into an event center called “The Great Hall of Royal”Senator Joni Ernst has named it the small business of the week and will visit today. Sara Ricke says it’s truly a family endeavor. Ricke says business is strong enough to expand. Ricke tells Northwestiowanow.com they’re even considering a second location.