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Suspicious Person Investigation Results In Arrest
January 10, 2025
(Spencer)– A Spencer woman was arrested on multiple charges following an incident Thursday evening in Royal. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called around 7:30 pm after getting a report of a woman acting odd on main street in Royal. Deputies arrived and found the woman, identified as 31-year-old Shelby Wolthuis. Upon further […]
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It Was 50 Years Ago A Deadly Blizzard Was Wreaking Havoc On The Region
January 10, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Today (Jan. 10th) marks the 50th anniversary of what would become known as “the blizzard of the century”. The storm actually began January 9th, 1975 and went on for several days, dumping 16 inches of snow that was whipped into total whiteout conditions and 15 foot high drifts by winds gusting to nearly […]
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Arnolds Park City Council Awards Bids On Street Projects
January 10, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– The Arnolds Park City Council Wednesday held public hearings and awarded bids on a couple of street projects. One of those involves paving on Circle Drive, Miriam Lane, Lot A Drive, Sunrise Road and Monument Drive. The council awarded the low bid of $230,583 to Blacktop Services. That project is scheduled for after […]
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O’Brien County Economic Development Awarded Tourism Grant
January 10, 2025
(Primghar)– The O’Brien County Economic Development Corporation has been awarded a $3,400 grant through the Iowa Tourism Office. Executive Director Kiana Johnson says the funds will go toward O’Brien County Tourism’s Agritourism Influencer promotion for 2025… Johnson says Goodvin will be in O’Brien county this coming fall. She says he will document his experiences and […]
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Informational Meeting Planned To Discuss Drainage Issues
January 10, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Drainage concerns in an area of southeastern Dickinson county, including a portion of Terril, was a topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. A petition was filed by a landowner seeking improvements. The Supervisors Tuesday reviewed an engineer’s report that would involve work on a branch tile in Drainage District 61. […]
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Clay County LTRG Bringing In Special Group To Assess Unmet Needs Of Flood Victims
January 10, 2025
(Spencer)– The Clay County Long Term Recovery Group, or LTRG, says they’ll be bringing in an organization in February to assess unmet needs of flood affected families and individuals. Megan Hanges, Volunteer and Logistics Coordinator for the LTRG, says World Renew Disaster Response Services will have walk-in assessment centers at two locations in Clay county […]
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IFA Awards Grants To Help Combat Homelessness
January 10, 2025
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors recently approved more than 5.7 million dollars in grants to assist 48 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during this calendar year. The Siouxland Community Health Center, which serves a number of counties in the region including Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto […]
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LRH Foundation Holding It’s 12th Annual Grape Escape
January 9, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– A major fundraising event for the Lakes Regional Healthcare Foundation is just around the corner. Sonja Hamm, the foundation’s Executive Director, tells KUOO news they’ll be holding their annual “Grape Escape” tasting event Friday, February 7th at The Roof Garden in Arnolds Park with food being catered by the Hi-Lo Club… There will […]
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Estherville Approves Acceptance Of Grant For Phillips Pavilion Renovation
January 9, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday approved the acceptance of a $100,000 REAP, or Resource Enhancement and Protection Grant, from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The funds will go toward the renovation of the bathhouse, or the Phillips Pavilion, at the former city pool location. City Administrator Penny Clayton says it would be part […]
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