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Iowa Is Seeing An Increase In Traffic Fatalities Year To Date Compared To A Year Ago
May 22, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Iowa is once again experiencing an increase in traffic fatalities. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says it comes as we enter one of the busiest times of the year for travel. He says 101 fatalities had been recorded so far this year as of earlier this week… “That’s pretty sad because […]
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Man Sentenced For Illegally Re-Entering The U.S. In Case From NW Iowa
May 22, 2026
(Sioux City)– A man who illegally reentered the U.S. from Mexico after having been convicted of an aggravated felony and twice convicted of illegal reentry as an aggravated felon has pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. During a plea hearing, 51-year-old Jesus Gamboa-Brambila admitted to illegally reentering the U.S. after having been […]
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Palo Alto County Announces Disaster Assistance Resources
May 22, 2026
(Emmetsburg)– Disaster assistance centers have been established for Palo Alto county residents impacted by severe weather earlier this week. Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for the county allowing eligible residents to apply for assistance through the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant and Disaster Case Advocacy programs. Palo Alto County officials say an in-person assistance […]
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Some Students In The Okoboji High School Fine Arts Program Are Getting Special Recognition
May 21, 2026
***NOTE: This story has been revised from a previous version to include some additional information*** (Milford)– Some students in the fine arts program at Okoboji High School are getting some special recognition. Jo Gehrke of Okoboji Fine Arts tells KUOO news four students are being recognized for their roles in a production this past November… […]
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Nature Playscape Fundraising Headed Down The Homestretch
May 21, 2026
(Okoboji)– Fundraising for a new nature playscape area at the Dickinson County Nature Center is nearly complete. Community Relations Coordinator Amy Heibult says the recently awarded $387,000 Community Attraction and Tourism, or CAT Grant through the Iowa Economic Development Authority, brings the amount left to raise to $216,000… “So we’ve raised $1.7 million out of […]
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Weekly Speaker Series Resumes At Lakeside Lab; Training Set For CLAMP
May 21, 2026
(Wahpeton)– The Iowa Lakeside Lab is owned by the state of Iowa and operated through the Board of Regents. They seek to provide science classes and research opportunities for university students but the also want to educate the public. Dr. Mary Skopec, Executive Director of Lakeside Lab says the Tuesday speaker series is a great […]
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Iowa State Patrol Offering Advice For Motorists This Memorial Day Weekend
May 21, 2026
(Spirit Lake)– Look for additional law enforcement on the roads over this Memorial Day holiday weekend. As we reported previously, a special enforcement campaign on seat belt usage is currently underway, however Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says they’ll be on the lookout for other violations as well… “It goes right into the […]
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Man Pleads Guilty To Illegally Re-Entering The U.S. In A Case Out Of NW Iowa
May 21, 2026
(Sioux City)– A man who illegally reentered the U.S from Guatemala has pled guilty to the charge in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. Prosecutors say 63-year-old Rigoberto Hernandez-Corado of Rock Valley had been previously removed from the U.S on August 3rd, 2018. He was convicted in Sioux county in 2024 of domestic abuse assault, […]
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Governor Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation For Several NW Iowa Counties
May 21, 2026
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has issued disaster proclamations for several counties impacted by severe weather earlier this week. They include Emmet, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Winnebago, Woodbury and Worth counties. It allows state resources to be utilized to help with recovery and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant and Disaster Case Advocacy Programs. More […]
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