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A New Face Joins The Staff At Vacation Okoboji

January 2, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– There’s a new face at the Vacation Okoboji office. Jack Bauermeister recently joined the staff as Content Director. Bauermeister is a graduate of Spirit Lake High School and the Photography program at Iowa Central Community College. He previously worked as a wedding planner for a firm in Sioux Falls and at a web […]

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Car Vs. Pedestrian Collision Seriously Injures One Person

January 2, 2025

(Arnolds Park)– An Arizona man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle early Wednesday in Arnolds Park. Arnolds Park Police Chief Al Kruger says officers were notified of the accident at Highway 71 and Broadway Street around 1:18 am. He says 22-year-old Kiah Ritzer of Spirit Lake was driving a 2019 Chrysler when […]

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Iowa State Patrol To Lobby Legislature To Pass Hands-Free Law

January 2, 2025

(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa State Patrol wants to see changes after the amount of Iowans who died on state roads in 2024. The final number of traffic deaths in the Hawkeye State was 351 last year, which they described as being far too many. A patrol spokesperson says they will be pushing the […]

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Arrest Made In New Year’s Eve Stabbing In Windom

January 1, 2025

(Windom, Mn.)– A California man has been arrested in a stabbing New Year’s Eve in Windom. Windom Police Chief Scott Peterson says officers were called around 11:47 PM to the Phat Pheasant Pub. Upon arriving they found two men, ages 30 and 31 both from Windom, had been stabbed with a knife. Aid was rendered […]

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Authorities Investigating Shooting In Pomeroy

December 31, 2024

***UPDATE TO PREVIOUS STORY*** (Pomeroy)– We’re learning additional details into a shooting earlier today (Tues.) in Pomeroy, in Calhoun county. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says preliminary reports indicate there had been an altercation this (Tues.) morning in an apartment that escalated into an exchange of gunfire involving multiple individuals. The agency says two […]

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Trooper: Usher In The New Year Responsibly & Safely

December 31, 2024

(Undated)– A reminder to play it safe this (Tues.) evening as we ring in the new year. Trooper Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol Post Six office says if you’re planning to party, you need to have a designated driver, call a taxi or ride service, or contact a sober friend or family member… […]

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ISU Extension Crop Advantage Series About To Get Underway

December 31, 2024

(Okoboji)– Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will once again hold its annual Crop Advantage Series at 12 different locations around the state throughout January. One of those is scheduled for Okoboji January 14th. Gentry Sorenson, a Field Agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach, says the sessions are an opportunity for farmers and crop advisers […]

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Collision On Hwy 60 At Heron Lake Sends Two People To The Hospital

December 31, 2024

(Heron Lake, Mn.)– A two-vehicle collision Monday on Highway 60 at Heron Lake sent two people to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 57-year-old Tammy Deslauries of New Ulm was driving a 2024 Ford westbound and 85-year-old Duane Kirchner of Slayton was driving a 2015 Honda CRV northbound when the two collided. Kirchner and […]

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Ongoing Investigation In Sioux County Culminates With 6 Arrests

December 31, 2024

(Orange City)– Multiple arrests have been made following ongoing investigation by the Sioux Center Police Department and the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say 48-year-old Efrain Ramirez of Sioux Center, 43-year-old Albert Hernandez of Rock Valley, 23-year-old Juan Marques of Orange City and 45-year-old Gary Stallings, 33-yeara-old Kandi Senski and 29-year-old Jehsi Boren, all of […]

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Black Hills Energy Customers To See Their Natural Gas Rates Go Up January 1st

December 30, 2024

(Des Moines)– Black Hills Energy customers are about to see their natural gas rates go up. The company announced today (Mon.) the Iowa Utilities Commission has approved its new rates that will be going into effect January 1st, replacing an interim increase that has been in place since May of this year. Under the new […]

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