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Hwy 9 Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
December 18, 2024
(Rock Rapids)– An Ellsworth, Minnesota man was injured in a single vehicle crash Tuesday on Highway 9 near Rock Rapids. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says Conrad Beauvais of Ellsworth was driving a 1999 GMC Jimmy eastbound when he lost control of the vehicle which went into the south ditch. It then overturned, coming to […]
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No Injuries Reported In Kitchen Fire
December 17, 2024
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported in a kitchen fire late Monday afternoon in Spencer. Spencer Fire-Rescue says crews were called a little before 5:00 pm to 1710 4th Avenue West. Firefighters entered the back door of the residence and located the fire in the kitchen on the stove and quickly extinguished it. Crews remained on […]
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Two Dickinson County Supervisors Bid Their Farewells
December 17, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors held their final in-person meeting of 2024 this (Tues.) morning. Outgoing board member Tim Fairchild expressed his appreciation to fellow board members and others he’s worked with while serving as a County Supervisor… Fellow Supervisor Jeff Thee also bid his farewell… Supervisor Chairman Bill Leupold presented Fairchild […]
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Youth In Philanthropy Helping Less Fortunate Kids Have A Happy Holiday Season
December 17, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Students participating in the Okoboji Foundation’s Youth In Philanthropy program were recently involved in a project to help out less fortunate children in the area over the holidays. Ali Schmitz, Administrative Director for the Okoboji Foundation, tells KUOO news 35 children were benefited through “Project Christmas”… On a related note, Schmitz says students […]
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Accumulating Snowfall Likely For Large Part Of The Region
December 17, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Get the snow shovels and maybe even that snowblower handy. The National Weather Service says a system impacting the region today (Tues.) into this (Tues.) evening could drop several inches of snow on portions of northwest Iowa. Upwards of four inches could be possible in portions of southwest Minnesota. A winter weather advisory […]
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Spencer City Council Approves Police Incentives
December 17, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening approved a new salary matrix, sign on bonus package and a staff referral plan for the city’s Police Department. It comes as the department is short staffed and struggling to hire additional officers. City Manager Kevin Robinson says he and the city’s interim Finance Director feel confident they’ll […]
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Estherville Awarded Grant For Improvements To Electric Distribution System
December 17, 2024
(Estherville)– The city of Estherville has been awarded a sizable grant to make enhancements to its electric distribution system. The nearly $1.4 million in funding is coming from the Iowa Economic Development Authority and its Grid Resilience Fund. City Administrator Penny Clayton informed the city council of the grant award at their meeting Monday evening… […]
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Ag State Issues Year-End Report
December 16, 2024
Cherokee, Iowa — A locally-owned and governed cooperative with 35 northwest Iowa locations is reflecting on the past year. AgState officials tell us they are proud to reflect on a successful year, despite facing numerous challenges posed by unpredictable weather, lower commodity prices, and personal losses caused by flooding. They say they persevered together as a cooperative, demonstrating […]
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SL Noon Kiwanis Announces 2024 Citizen Of The Years
December 16, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis Club has announced their 2024 Citizen of The Years. Club Spokeman Kim Wermersen says this year’s recipients are Duane and Willia Mueseke of Spirit Lake… Willia Mueske tells KUOO news she and Duane are very humbled by the honor… Of all the causes they’ve donated to over the […]
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Corridor & IWD Conducting Laborshed Study
December 16, 2024
(Spencer)– A study of the region’s laborshed is about to get underway. Curt Strouth, Executive Director of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, says the study is done every four years as a joint effort with Iowa Workforce Development… Strouth says the survey is conducted randomly… Strouth says they don’t have an exact timeline as […]
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