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Trial For Man Accused In Fatal Shooting Of An Algona Police Officer Has Been Delayed
June 24, 2024
(Algona)– Trial for a man accused in the fatal shooting of an Algona police officer that was scheduled to start Tuesday (6/25) has been delayed due to the flooding in the region. The trial for Kyle Ricke was moved to Dickinson county on a change of venue. It was to have gotten underway tomorrow (Tues.) […]
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The Flooding In Clay County Has Turned Deadly
June 24, 2024
(Spencer)– There is now a fatality to report with the flooding in Clay county. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says the Communications Center received a call of a pickup that was seen trying to cross rapid flood waters Saturday in the 3400 mile of 240th Avenue, or the East Beltway on the east edge of […]
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Animal Shelters seeking Donations of Food & Supplies
June 24, 2024
(Spencer)-There’s an urgent need for food and other supplies at area animal shelters. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Animal Shelters in Northwest Iowa are seeking donations of food and supplies due to the devastating flooding in the region.Jenna Schrorer, Executive Director with People for Pets says, they are in need of cat and dog food […]
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IGLSD Offers Link To Report Sewage Backups
June 24, 2024
(Milford)– The Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District has created site to report sewer back-ups. It can be found by clicking here.
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Spencer Officials Issue An Update
June 24, 2024
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say the water is NOT safe to drink in area south of the Little Sioux River and north of Highway 18. They say the water IS safe to drink in all other areas. They add that resources for laundry services will be communicated out when available. IF YOU SMELL GAS, […]
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Major Bank Collapses Reported On All Of The Iowa Great Lakes
June 24, 2024
(Orleans)– Major bank collapses have been occurring on all of the Iowa Great Lakes over the past couple of days. Mike Hawkins of the Iowa DNR says the damage to shorelines is substantial… He says the collapses have sent a lot of debris into the water… Hawkins offers this advice for lakeshore property owners who […]
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Officials Urging People Not To Swim In The Iowa Great Lakes For Now
June 24, 2024
(Orleans)– This is NOT the time to be going for a swim in the Iowa Great Lakes. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says water quality in the lakes is getting to be a real concern… As of now, officials with the various drinking water systems in the area […]
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Bypasses Of Untreated Wastewater Into The Iowa Great Lakes Continue
June 24, 2024
(Milford)– Bypasses of untreated wastewater continues in all of the Iowa Great Lakes. That word from Steve Anderson, Superintendent of the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District… Anderson continues to urge everyone to limit water usage as much as possible… Anderson also says you need to stay away from active bypasses and is urging people to […]
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Dickinson County Secondary Roads System Sustains Major Damage
June 24, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– County roads departments are out assessing damages now that the water has started to recede in some areas. Dickinson County Engineer Cole Budach says what they’re finding is astonishing… He says there’s still water covering roads in lower lying areas and in locations along lakes and rivers… Budach says at least two bridges […]
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ISU Extension Launches Special Hotline For Flood Victims
June 24, 2024
(Primghar)– Residents are assessing the damage after storms and floodwater ravaged much of northwest Iowa. Those struggling to deal with the stress from the devastation can call Iowa Concern for help, 24/7. By calling Iowa Concern at 800-447-1985 for help, you can talk to a person who cares, learn about your legal rights, discuss financial […]
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