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Traffic Stop Results In Multiple Charges
December 30, 2024
(Spencer)– A Spencer man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop back on December 21st. In a press release, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle for speeding in the 3800 mile of 280th Avenue for speeding. Deputies say the driver, 56-year-old Michael Scott of Spencer, was unable […]
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Merger Of Spirit Lake & Superior Fire Depts. Becomes Official Jan. 1st
December 30, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– All of the T’s have now been crossed and the I’s dotted on an agreement to merge the Spirit Lake and Superior Fire Departments. We first reported on plans to combine the departments earlier this month. At that point some of the entities still needed to sign off on the documents. Spirit Lake […]
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No Injuries Reported In Freak Accident
December 30, 2024
(Hull)– No injuries were reported Saturday morning in a freak accident in Hull. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 65-year-old Larry Villalobos of Hull was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Impala southbound on Main Street and that a Ford F-150 pickup was parked at a business on the same street. Authorities say the pickup rolled out […]
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2025 Looks To Start On A Cold And Snowy Note
December 30, 2024
(Undated)– Old man winter will make a return appearance today (Mon.) following a very mild weekend. A weak storm system will bring what will start off as a mixed bag of precipitation this morning, changing to rain. A cold front will move through the area this afternoon, with remaining precipitation changing to snow, with just […]
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Kites Will NOT Be In The Air For 2025 U Of O Winter Games
December 28, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– An event that’s become extremely popular the past several years with the University of Okoboji Winter Games will NOT be taking place for 2025. In a Facebook post, Steve Boote, organizer of the Boji Kite Festival, says they “will be taking a sabbatical this year.” It goes on to say “Our hope is […]
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NW Iowa Woman Accused Of Stealing Coins & Jewelry From Elderly Person Enters Guilty Plea
December 28, 2024
(Storm Lake)– A northwest Iowa woman accused of stealing coins and jewelry from an elderly person she was caring for has entered a guilty plea. Court records show 42-year-old Shari Bents of Rossie has pleaded guilty to dependent adult abuse, a class “D” felony. Charges of ongoing criminal conduct and theft were dismissed as part […]
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NW Iowa Manufacturer Awarded Funding For Expansion Project
December 27, 2024
(Des Moines)– A northwest Iowa company has been awarded funding from the state to help with an expansion project. The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $11.6 million in capital investment project tax benefits to Kooima Company of Rock Valley. The company plans to lease an 82,500 square foot facility in Rock Valley and will […]
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Milford Awarded Fitness Grant
December 27, 2024
(Milford)– The city of Milford has been awarded funding through the National Fitness Campaign. Mayor Steve Anderson tells KUOO news it will go toward a project to install some exercise equipment in a city park… Anderson says the city will need to provide some matching funds… Anderson says a timeline for purchasing and installing the […]
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Travel Official: Roads Will Remain Busy As We Head Into The New Year’s Holiday
December 27, 2024
(Undated)– The roads will continue to be busy across the Midwest between now and New Year’s. Brian Ortner with Triple-A says nine-point-one-million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holidays in the Midwest region… Ortner says one of the peak travel times will actually be later today (Fri.)…
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