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Juvenile Faces Multiple Charges After Trying To Elude Police Early This (Wed.) Morning By Jumping Into East Lake Okoboji

July 22, 2020

The Okoboji Police Department says it started around 1:00 am when an officer pulled over a vehicle in the area of Highway 71 and Gordon Drive for speeding.

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Several Area Communities, Including Spencer, Awarded Grant Funding Through Iowa Department Of Public Health

July 22, 2020

The Iowa Department of Public Health has announced continued funding of grants to two northwest Iowa cities through a program it began in 2017, with new funding through the same program to one area community.

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A Spirit Lake Attorney Is One Of Two Finalists For Judgeship

July 22, 2020

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the 3A Judicial District has nominated John M. Sandy of Spirit Lake and Lyon County Attorney Shayne L. Mayer of Rock Rapids for the judgeship created by the retirement of District Court Judge Don E. Courtney.

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Hwy 71 Between Jackson & Windom To Re-Open Today (Wed.)

July 22, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced the detour will be removed by this afternoon.

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Spencer Business Awarded $20,000 Grant After Winning A Virtual Pitch Contest Through The Iowa Economic Development Authority

July 22, 2020

Pressed, a boutique in downtown Spencer, was among five businesses from Main Street Iowa communities that competed in the Open 4 Business contest

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Residents In Several Area Communities Will Be Surveyed On How COVID-19 Has Impacted Their Lives

July 22, 2020

Communities selected for the survey in our region include Bancroft, Buffalo Center, Cherokee, Estherville, George, Graettinger, Hartley, Humboldt, Lake Park, Pocahontas and Sibley.

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Iowa D.O.T Maintenance Worker Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle

July 21, 2020

An Iowa Department of Transportation maintenance worker has died after being struck by a vehicle in a construction zone in Sioux county.

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Okoboji Bible Conference Will Still Be Held This Year With A Few Changes

July 21, 2020

COVID-19 will NOT prevent one longstanding event from taking place this year in the Iowa Great Lakes.

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West Bend Man Arrested On Sexual Abuse & Incest Charges

July 21, 2020

The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old Peter Montag was taken into custody around 8:00 pm and was booked into jail on a $25,000 bond. 

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Ruthven Man Arrested On Charges Stemming From An Accident Back In April Of This Year

July 21, 2020

A Ruthven man was arrested this past Friday evening on warrants stemming from a traffic accident back in April of this year in the 3400 mile of 460th Street in Palo Alto county.

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