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northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin
As we wrap up National Hand Therapy Week, we’re joined by Karin Hogge, an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist at Spencer Hospital.
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2 days ago | 
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Dickens, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Clay County Deputies report the arrest of Jeffery Cadwell, 40 of Dickens, after witnessing him with drug paraphernalia and handing it to someone. Deputies were at 211 1st Street in Dickens conducting an arrest warrant check on Cadwell when they witnessed the act. Cadwell is charged with PCS Marijuana, second offense. Cadwell will serve a mandatory four-day mittimus in reference to the arrest warrant.
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2 days ago | 
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Storm Lake, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Storm Lake Mayor Mike Porsch joined Northwest Iowa Now this morning on the Big Interview and told us about the city-sponsored Kids Fest happening Sunday afternoon. The city of Storm Lake acknowledges the diverse community they serve and hosts this event for Kids so they can learn more about what the city does for its citizens and get to have fun WITH them. The celebration began near Kings Point Resort in the early years, without shade.
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5 days ago | 
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Okoboji (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — The grand opening of Sherwood Forest Park has been rescheduled to Thursday July 17, according to a release from the Dickinson County Conservation Board. The event originally scheduled for June 12 is delayed due to construction and landscaping issues. In the meantime, The Conservation Board hopes the public will continue to be respectful of and stay off the park property. For updates, the Dickinson County Nature Center has an active Facebook and Instagram page.
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5 days ago | 
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Cherokee Hospital Intern Program Gets Boost From GovernorCherokee, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Cherokee Regional Medical Center is getting a boost for their Apprentice program after Governor Kim Reynolds announced the Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant, awarding $2.94 million total to boost local healthcare workforces across the state.
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6 days ago | 
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Spencer, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Nutritious meals for everyone under 18 this summer, thanks to the USDA’s Summer Food Program. Spencer Community Schools Food Director Judy Elliott:Elliott emphasises the meals are available for anyone under age 18, and is not income restricted. Adults can also attend lunch for a small fee. Find out more about the Nationwide Summer Food and Fun program by calling 2-1-1 or 1-866-3-HUNGRY.
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6 days ago | 
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Sibley, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Nolan McGawan, the Lyon County Attorney, has pleaded guilty to a first-offense OWI charge. He was arrested in February after being stopped for speeding and showing signs of intoxication. McGawan reportedly refused field sobriety tests and did not provide a sample for testing. McGawan is ordered to serve 2 days jail time, or attend approved weekend diversion program, and he will pay a fine of $1,250.
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1 week ago | 
northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin
Kristy Conner is a social worker with Abben Cancer center of Spencer Hospital, and she gives us information about Cancer Survivor’s Day Open House Monday June 2.
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1 week ago | 
northwestiowanow.com | Audrey McIrvin
Spirit Lake, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of the 2025 Iowa Great Lakes Walleye Weekend grants. A total of $20,000 was distributed to six different organizations this year. These funds, generated from a turnout of over 2,200 anglers from 21 states, will support various conservation and angling projects in the Iowa Great Lakes Area.
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1 week ago | 
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Estherville, IA (Norrhtwestiowanow.com) — You’re invited to Thursday’s sendoff of local soldiers from the National Guard Armory in Estherville, and you’re encouraged to bring signs and American flags. As we previously reported, members of the 1194 Field Artillery Thunder Battalion have been called up to serve in “Operation Inherent Resolve” in the Middle East. Before their final deployment troops will spend two weeks at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Louisiana.
