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Dickinson County Supervisors Adopt Zoning Amendment
February 19, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– An amendment to Dickinson County’s Zoning Ordinance was the topic of a public hearing at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. It requires new homes that are constructed to have what’s known as a “foundational as built site plan” completed by a licensed engineer or land surveyor. The amendment was previously adopted for the […]
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Cleanup Of Flood Debris In Little Sioux River At Spencer To Get Underway This Spring
February 19, 2025
(Spencer)– A project to clean up flood debris in the Little Sioux River at Spencer gets underway this spring. City Manager Kevin Robinson says the work will be conducted by the NRCS, the agency responsible for such work under federal law… Robinson told the city council Monday he’ll continue to be in contact with the […]
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Estherville City Council Awards Bid To Demolish Former Restaurant Building
February 19, 2025
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday awarded a bid to demolish a building on the city’s west side that once housed an A & W Restaurant. It’s located just south of the Elk’s Club on Highway 9. Cory Juergens Construction of Estherville submitted the low bid of $15,100 to tear down the former restaurant building […]
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Officials Urge Caution When Transporting Propane Cylinders
February 18, 2025
(Spencer)– Officials say an incident earlier today (Tues.) in Spencer should serve as a reminder to use caution when transporting propane cylinders. The Spencer Fire Department was called to 1301 12th Avenue Southwest after getting a report of a 100 pound propane cylinder lying down in the bed of a pickup that was leaking. An […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Adopt Resolutions Pertaining To Conflict Of Interest & Transparency
February 18, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County employees will need to sign off annually on a conflict of interest policy under a resolution the board of supervisors adopted today. Previously they only had to do that at the time of hiring. The vote to revise that policy was 4-1 with supervisor Kim Wermersen casting the dissenting vote. The […]
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Another Reminder Of DNR Hunting/Trapping Meetings
February 18, 2025
(Undated)– Another reminder of some public informational meetings the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be holding in the region. The sessions will provide a review of the recently completed hunting and trapping seasons. There will also be discussion on possible revisions to rules and regulations. One of those sessions will be held this (Tues.) […]
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Spencer Officials Keeping Close Tabs On DOGE & Potential Impacts On FEMA
February 18, 2025
(Spencer)– City officials in Spencer say they’re keeping a close eye on what’s going on in Washington, D.C with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. More specifically, City Manager Kevin Robinson says they’re concerned over any possible impacts to FEMA and how it could affect flood recovery efforts… Robinson briefed the city council on […]
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Fire Destroys Garage & Pickup
February 18, 2025
(Spencer)– Fire late this (Monday) afternoon destroyed a garage and pickup in Spencer. The Spencer Fire Department was called shortly after 4:00 pm to 402 West 1st Street after getting a report of a pickup on fire in a garage. An updated page went out a few minutes later indicating the garage itself had become […]
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