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Spencer Officials Keeping Close Tabs On DOGE & Potential Impacts On FEMA
February 18, 2025
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say they’re keeping a close eye on what’s going on in Washington, D.C with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. More specifically, City Manager Kevin Robinson says they’re concerned over any possible impacts to FEMA and how it could affect flood recovery efforts… Robinson briefed the city council on […]
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Fire Destroys Garage & Pickup
February 18, 2025
(Spencer)– Fire late this (Monday) afternoon destroyed a garage and pickup in Spencer. The Spencer Fire Department was called shortly after 4:00 pm to 402 West 1st Street after getting a report of a pickup on fire in a garage. An updated page went out a few minutes later indicating the garage itself had become […]
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Estherville City Council Approves Purchase Of Building To Serve As New Police Headquarters
February 18, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to purchase a building at 509 1st Avenue South that will be come the new headquarters for the city’s Police Department. City Administrator Penny Clayton says this particular building best fits their needs adding it will require a minimal amount of remodeling… Clayton adds the Estherville […]
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Investigation Into Recent Burglaries Results In Arrest Of Okoboji Man
February 18, 2025
(Okoboji)– An Okoboji man has been charged in connection with some recent burglaries at some residences on Lakeshore Drive in Okoboji. Police say the burglaries and attempted burglaries took place February 15th. They say a subsequent investigation led to arrest warrants being issued for 47-year-old Wesley Vincent Swanson of Okoboji. A search warrant was obtained […]
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A Close Call After Older Man Walks Away From His Home Sunday Night In Clay County
February 17, 2025
(Spencer)– A close call Sunday evening in Clay county after authorities received a report of an older male who had walked out of his house in the 2400 mile of Highway 18 and couldn’t be located. The Clay County Communications Center received the call around 10:15 pm. Deputies arrived and quickly requested additional assistance because […]
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Dickinson Co. Pheasants Forever Gearing Up For Annual Banquet
February 17, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County Pheasants Forever will hold their annual banquet this Saturday evening at the Dickinson County Expo Building in Spirit Lake. Club member Heath Williams says the doors will open at 4:00 pm with dinner being served at 5:30 pm… Williams adds all of the proceeds from the event stay local… Various sponsorships […]
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Man Pronounced Dead After Being Found In A Ditch In Sioux County
February 17, 2025
(Sioux Center)– A man found Saturday in a ditch in Sioux county without pants or underwear was pronounced dead a short time later. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and other people along with a drone were assisting in the search when the man’s body was found in a ditch on Harrison Avenue about […]
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Cherokee Man Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Charges
February 14, 2025
(Primghar)– A Cherokee man has been arrested on felony charges related to sexual abuse of a child. Criminal complaints filed in O’Brien County accuse 58-year-old Gerald Morton of Cherokee of ongoing sexual abuse of a child, with some instances going back over 20 years, and the oldest of which allegedly occurred in 2002. Morton was […]
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ELC Announces Hiring Of New Superintendent
February 14, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville-Lincoln Central Community School District has a new superintendent. It was announced today (Fri.) Andrew Armstead has been hired to the position. Armstead currently is the principal at Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute High School in Mapleton, Iowa. He has experience in planning and staff professional development and budgeting along with teacher supervision and evaluation. […]
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