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Humboldt Man Sentenced For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
June 4, 2025
(Sioux City)– A Humboldt man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in federal prison for exploitation of a child. 44-year-old Paul Flett pled guilty in January of this year to one count of the charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Flett sent links and images of child pornography to underage girls and asked them to […]
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Ribbon Cutting Set For Clay County Trail
June 4, 2025
(Fostoria)– A ribbon cutting will be held next week for the section of trail in Clay county that will connect with the Iowa Great Lakes trail once the segment in Dickinson county is complete. The event is scheduled for 5:45 pm Monday, June 9th on 310th Street in Clay county, just west of Highway 71 […]
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New Program Aims To Improve Lawns While Protecting & Improving Water Quality
June 4, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Officials say there’s a new incentive to help homeowners in the Iowa Great Lakes, Little Swan Lake and Silver Lake Watersheds improve their lawns while also improving water quality. John Wills of the Dickinson Soil and Water Conservation District and the Iowa Great Lakes Watershed Project tells KUOO news they are taking applications […]
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First of its Kind Sober Home for Veterans Opens in Winnebago
June 3, 2025
(Winnebago, Mn.)– 22, 30 thousand, 90 and 0. 22 veterans commit suicide every day, 30 thousand Veterans are coming out of treatment facilities every month, and 90% of that 30 thousand are estimated to have PTSD. The number 0 has now changed to 1. They call it Bravo Zulu House. This home is the first […]
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Concern Increasing Among Local Health Officials As Measles Cases Continue To Climb Nationally
June 3, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Concern is growing as measles cases continue to increase nationwide. 1,088 cases have been reported in 33 states, including one case in Iowa that was documented just a few days ago. Katy Carey of Dickinson County Public Health offers this advice if you haven’t had the measles vaccine or you’re unsure of your […]
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Grand Opening Of Sherwood Forest Park Being Pushed Back
June 3, 2025
(Okoboji)– The ribbon cutting and grand opening of Sherwood Forest Park in Okoboji that was scheduled for June 12th has been pushed back. It’s now scheduled for 10:00 am Thursday, July 17th. A press release from the Dickinson County Conservation Board, which is developing the new park, says unexpected delays and final installations have forced […]
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Spencer Fire-Rescue Adds Two New Boats To Its Fleet Of Equipment
June 3, 2025
(Spencer)– Spencer Fire-Rescue has some new equipment to assist in water rescues. Chief Jesse Coulson told the city council Monday they now have two rigid flat bottom boats… Coulson says the acquisition of the new boats was made possible through fundraising. A report from a consultant that evaluated the city’s response to last year’s flood […]
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Preparations for the 67th Season at the Okoboji Summer Theatre are Underway
June 3, 2025
Some of the students have arrived on site at the Okoboji Summer Theatre and Michael Burke, Director of Production and Operations, says they have already been busy… Ruth Ann Burke, Executive Director of the Okoboji Summer Theatre says they are looking forward to the upcoming season and you can attend the pre-season Gala called A […]
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Spencer Chamber Gearing Up For Flagfest June 12th-15th
June 2, 2025
(Spencer)– Flagfest in Spencer will be held June 12th-15th with a wide range of activities for the entire family. Blake Goss of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce says things kick off Thursday, June 12th with a Reading Under the Stars and Star Gazing event put on by the Clay County Conservation Board and Spencer Reads. […]
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Part-Time Magistrates Appointed In Several NW Iowa Counties
June 2, 2025
(Sioux City)– The District Three Magistrate Nominating Commissions for a number of northwest Iowa counties met recently and appointed part time Magistrates to serve in their respective counties. A new four-year term of service commences this coming August 1st. The appointments include Lisa Mazurek in Cherokee county; Abby Walleck in Clay county; David Forsyth in […]
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