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Mexican Citizen Who Most Recently Had Been Living In NW Iowa Has Pleaded Guilty To Illegally Re-Entering The U.S.
October 1, 2025
(Sioux City)– A man who had been living recently in northwest Iowa has pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the U.S after having been convicted of a felony. 49-year-old Jesus Banuelos-Lepe, who prosecutors say is a Mexican citizen, had been living in Maurice, in Sioux county. At a plea hearing in U.S. District Court in Sioux […]
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Final Numbers Coming In For Tourism This Past Summer In Iowa Great Lakes
October 1, 2025
(Arnolds Park)– Tourism officials in the Iowa Great Lakes are getting a better handle on the numbers from this past summer. Kylie Zankowski of Vacation Okoboji says there were over 700,000 visitors with four million visits, a four percent increase over the 2024 season. She says the average stay was about five days with the […]
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Harvest Rolls On With 75-80 Percent Of The Soybean Crop Now Out
October 1, 2025
(Lakefield, Mn.)– There’s good news and bad news with the much above normal temperatures and the dry conditions when it comes to the harvest. While it’s allowed producers to make great progress, Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services say the extremely dry conditions have caused some issues with soybeans as they’re being harvested… “The moisture […]
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Accident In Spirit Lake Involving Construction Equipment Claims Life Of A Worthington, Mn. Man
October 1, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– An accident Tuesday in Spirit Lake involving some construction equipment has claimed the life of a Worthington, Minnesota man. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says law enforcement and first responders were called around 9:00 am to the 3300 block of Erie Avenue in Spirit Lake after getting a report of a man pinned […]
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Kenue Coffee Hour To Feature Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Representatives
September 30, 2025
(Okoboji)– The Dickinson County Nature Center will hold its Kenue Coffee Hour this Thursday, October 2nd, at the Maser Monarch Lodge. Amy Heibult, Community Relations Coordinator for the Dickinson County Conservation Board, tells KUOO news representatives of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation will be the keynote speakers… “We have leaders Brian Fankhauser, Heather Jobst and […]
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Northwest Bank Earns Top Workplace Award
September 30, 2025
(Spencer)– Northwest Financial Corporation is the recipient of a 2025 Des Moines Register Top Workplaces Award. Recipients are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. Winners were determined by employee feedback that was given through a confidential survey by Energage, the HR research and technology company that’s […]
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Former Spirit Lake Restaurant Owner Sentenced To Serve The Rest Of His Life In Prison
September 30, 2025
(Louisiana)– A former Spirit Lake restaurant owner has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in Louisiana. Choi Van Leo was convicted in that state on sex crimes involving children from 4 to 12 years of age. Prosecutors say the incidents took place over eight years. Van Leo, who also owned an Asian American […]
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Walk To End Alzheimer’s Is This Saturday, Oct. 4th, In Storm Lake
September 30, 2025
(Storm Lake)– The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease will be held this Saturday on the campus of Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. Lauren Livingston, Director of Communications for the Iowa Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, says it’s a good time to recognize those affected by the disease and other forms of dementia… “And I’ve […]
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Dispute Could Result In KTIV & Other NBC Affiliates Being Dropped From YouTube TV
September 30, 2025
(Sioux City)– Sioux City’s KTIV and other NBC affiliate stations may be dropped from YouTube TV Wednesday, October 1st. Google, which owns the streaming service, is in an ongoing dispute with NBC. Google accuses NBC of demanding higher payments to broadcast its shows and affiliate channels, which will reportedly create higher subscriber costs. NBC has […]
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