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Investigation Lands Swea City Man In Jail On Multiple Charges
February 26, 2025
(Algona)– An investigation into a disturbance February 20th in Swea City has resulted in an arrest. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office says the incident involved an intoxicated individual possibly in possession of a firearm. The suspect was identified as 38-year-old Michael Hammond of Swea City. Authorities say Hammond was uncooperative with them when they made […]
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Voting Now Underway In Corridor’s Big Idea Challenge
February 26, 2025
(Spencer)– Voting is underway for the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation’s Big IDEA entrepreneurial challenge. Trevor Smith, Senior Vice President of Economic Development at the Corridor, says the program allows entrepreneurs the opportunity to submit their dreams to start or expand their business, then encourage friends, family and customers to vote for them… While the […]
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Whether RAGBRAI Will Be Going Through Spirit Lake Apparently Is Still Uncertain
February 26, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Whether or not Spirit Lake will be a pass through city for RAGBRAI is apparently still uncertain. A group advocating for the route to go through the city addressed city council members at the conclusion of their meeting Tuesday evening… City councilman Keith Brockmeyer also is Chairman of the Dickinson County Extension Board […]
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Major Improvements Planned For A Stretch Of 23rd Street In Spirit Lake
February 26, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Some major improvements are being planned for 23rd Street in Spirit Lake from Hill Avenue east to Francis Sites. City Attorney Administrator Gregg Owens says the city has been having discussions about a major street project now that it’s in a position to bond for one. He says this one was picked after […]
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This Year’s Clay County Fair To Feature Three Nights Of Dirt Events In Front Of The Grandstand
February 25, 2025
(Spencer)– Some new dirt events are coming to this year’s Clay County Fair powered by SMU. It was announced today (Tues.) Bulls and Broncs will make it’s debut in front of the grandstand on Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00 pm. The IMCA Blue Ribbon Showdown will take place the following evening, Thursday, September 11th with […]
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Water Rates Could Be On The Way Up In Two Lakes Area Cities
February 25, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Arnolds Park residents could soon be paying more for water. The city council last week set April 9th as the date for a public hearing on a possible rate increase. Under the proposal, rates for minimum users would go from $90 per quarter to $95 per quarter effective July 1st. Those who use […]
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Milford City Council Sets New Date For Public Hearing On Sale Of City-Owned House
February 25, 2025
(Milford)– A public hearing to sell a house on some city-owned land was on the agenda for Monday evening’s Milford City Council meeting but wound up getting postponed after no bids were received on it. Mayor Steve Anderson tells KUOO news the land on which the house is situated is adjacent to the city’s public […]
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ILCC Students Participate In Special Event At Iowa Capitol
February 25, 2025
(Estherville)– Some students from Iowa Lakes Community College recently participated in Leadership in Action week at the Iowa State Capitol. The event was held from February 17th through the 21st. It was hosted by community colleges from throughout the state to give students opportunities to engage in legislative advocacy, to celebrate achievements and highlight career […]
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