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2025 Clay County Fair Will Again Offer Wide Variety Of Grandstand Entertainment
August 7, 2025
(Spencer)– This year’s Clay County Fair will once again offer a wide variety of grandstand entertainment. Fair General Manager Jason Brockshus gives us a rundown… “The first night we’re going to open with Oliver Anthony, kind of an iconic musician, some political themes and vibes, a little banjo type iconic country stuff. He’s going to […]
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Replacement Of A Rail Crossing Will Result In A Detour In Storm Lake
August 7, 2025
(Storm Lake)– Motorists traveling through Storm Lake will notice some road work soon. The Iowa Department of Transportation says crews will close Highway 71 at the Canadian National rail crossing in Storm Lake beginning Monday, August 18th for a replacement project. It’s scheduled for completion August 23rd. D.O.T officials say a detour will be in […]
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Spencer Residents Reminded Of New Texting Service; App To Be Rolling Out Very Soon
August 7, 2025
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say they are now able to relay messages, including those for emergencies, through a texting service called “Text My Gov”. City Manager Kevin Robinson says until now, people could sign up for the service but the city couldn’t send messages yet… “We received some feedback from people who had opted […]
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Conviction Upheld For Man Convicted Of Killing An Algona Police Officer
August 7, 2025
(Algona)– The man convicted of killing Algona Officer Kevin Cram must serve out his sentence. Kyle Ricke was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of first-degree murder last July. Ricke shot Cram eight times in September 2023 while the officer attempted to serve an arrest warrant for the suspect. A judge for […]
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No Injuries Reported In Spencer House Fire
August 7, 2025
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported Wednesday in a house fire in Spencer. Firefighters were called to 1302 1st Avenue East around 3:30 pm. Smoke could be seen coming from the windows on the south side of the residence. Two people and a dog that were inside managed to get out unharmed. Firefighters quickly extinguished the […]
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Spencer Council Hears Report On Grants Awarded To Businesses Heavily Impacted In 2024 Flood
August 6, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council earlier this week heard an update on some recovery grants awarded to businesses impacted by last year’s flood. The grant program, administered by the Spencer Economic Development Corporation, or SEDC, recently concluded. Curt Strouth, CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, told the council 70 grants were awarded totaling […]
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City Of Estherville Looking At Upgrades To Electrical Distribution System
August 6, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council earlier this week held a public hearing on an upcoming project for the city’s electrical distribution system. City Administrator Penny Clayton says it would improve efficiency and reliability… “It is a complete communications system that will help us monitor not only the electrical distribution here in Estherville for voltage, for […]
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Ag Expert: Corn, Soybean Harvests This Year Could Be Bin Busters
August 6, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– This year’s corn crop could be a bin buster. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says conditions across a large part of the region continue to be ideal, with good size ears that are filling out nicely… “A lot of times guys are going out there now and counting kernels and […]
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Derecho Victims Urged To Be Cautious Of Scammers
August 6, 2025
(Undated)– With the recent storms and their cleanup, comes an opportunity for scammers to scam you.Sonya Sellmeyer, the consumer advocate at the Iowa Insurance Division, offers this advice… “We want people to just understand that sometimes there are bad contractors out there looking to scam individuals that are at a vulnerable time after having storm […]
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