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Red Cross To Hold Blood Drives In The Area Next Week
February 14, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The American Red Cross will be holding several blood drives in the area starting next week. Blood drives will be held Monday and Tuesday of next week, February 17th and 18th, at Lake Okoboji Resort and Conference Center in Okoboji. Hours Monday will be from 12 Noon until 6:00 pm and Tuesday from […]
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Spencer Community Schools Announces Hiring Of New Middle School Principal
February 14, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer School Board has announced the selection of Blake Wendt as the new Principal at Spencer Middle School. He begins his new role this coming July 1st. Wendt succeeds Tammy Delaney who’s retiring at the end of the school year. Wendt is currently principal at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School. He previously was a math […]
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Another Area Hospital Named A Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
February 13, 2025
(Spencer)– Another area hospital has been named a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Spencer Hospital is the only hospital in Iowa to have earned the distinction every year since its inception. Spencer Hospital President Brenda Tiefenthaler says “the recognition is testament to the dedication and expertise of […]
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HPAI Detected In Buena Vista County Commercial Turkey Flock
February 13, 2025
(Des Moines)– Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI, has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in Buena Vista county. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says this is third detection of the virus within domestic birds so far this year. Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Buena Vista county in […]
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Local Health Official: Respiratory Viruses Running Rampant Right Now
February 13, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– If you’re experiencing a lot of coughing, fever and body aches right now, you’re far from being alone. Katy Carey of Dickinson County Public Health tells KUOO news they’re seeing a lot of respiratory illnesses right now. She says case levels are much higher this season compared to previous years… Carey says there […]
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Lakes Regional Healthcare Again Recognized As A Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
February 13, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare has been named among the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the U.S. LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington says the designation is through The Chartis Center for Rural Health… Harrington says the fact Lakes Regional Healthcare has made that list consistently speaks volumes of their staff… This is […]
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Project Recovery Iowa Offering Services Locally To Those With Ongoing Emotional Distress From The Flood
February 13, 2025
(Estherville)– Residents of Dickinson and Emmet counties experiencing ongoing emotional distress from flooding and severe weather are being made aware of a resource that’s available to them. Linda Stilley and Mark Derifield of Estherville are working for Project Recovery Iowa. Stilley says they offer a number of support services free of charge… Stilley says they […]
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Spirit Lake Being Considered As A Pass Through City For RAGBRAI
February 13, 2025
***This is a correction to a previous version of the story*** (Spirit Lake)– Even though overnight towns have been announced for this year’s RAGBRAI event, other details, including the exact route and pass through towns, have yet to be determined. KUOO news has learned the city of Spirit Lake is being considered by RAGBRAI officials […]
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Juvenile Accused Of Making More Than $12,000 In Unauthorized Charges On A Credit Card
February 13, 2025
(Spencer)– A juvenile male from Lakefield has been charged with credit card fraud in a case out of Clay county. According to a press release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the 17-year-old male is accused of gaining access to the victim’s credit card, making 65 fraudulent charges totaling more than $12,000. The release says […]
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