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Lake Park City Council Decides To Seek Quotes On Study Into Possible Fire, Police & EMS Facility
January 14, 2025
(Lake Park)– The Lake Park City Council Monday evening directed city staff to get a cost estimate from engineering firms on a study into a possible new facility that would house the Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services and Police Department. Lake Park Fire Chief Brandon Ehret says the study would look into several factors… Ehret […]
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Wahpeton City Council Holds Public Hearing On Proposed Water Treatment Plant Project
January 14, 2025
(Wahpeton)– The Wahpeton City Council Monday evening held a public hearing on a planned expansion and improvements to the town’s water treatment plant. Mark Hardy, an engineer with the Howard R. Green Engineering firm that’s designing the project, presented the information… Hardy says they continue to further define the plans and will have another update […]
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Fire Destroys Mobile Home
January 13, 2025
(Milford)– No injuries were reported in a fire early Sunday at Pioneer Trailer Court in Milford. The Milford Fire Department was called to lot 307 at 1411 6th Street just after 3:30 am. Officials say two firefighter EMT’s and an ambulance from Lakes Regional Healthcare were already at the trailer court for an unrelated medical […]
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Abben Cancer Center Opening Outreach Clinic
January 13, 2025
(Spencer)– Abben Cancer Center of Spencer Hospital is expanding its services. It was announced today (Mon.) the center will be opening an outreach clinic at Pocahontas Community Hospital February 28th. Oncologist Dr. Luis Cuervo will see patients at that location twice a month. According to a press release, the initial services at the Pocahontas outreach […]
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O’Brien County Was No. 1 In Iowa For Tourism Growth In 2023
January 13, 2025
(Primghar)– An economic impact report issued in October by Iowa Tourism took one northwest Iowa by county by complete surprise. The numbers show visitor spending in O’Brien county increased by a whopping 18.7 percent in 2023 compared to 2022. Kiana Johnson is the Executive Director of the O’Brien County Economic Development Corporation which serves as […]
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Iowa Lakes Corridor Dev. Corp. Announces Luncheon Speakers
January 13, 2025
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has announced the keynote speakers for this year’s Business Recognition Luncheon coming up later this month. They are Kyle Norris, Executive Dean at Iowa Lakes Community College, and Scott Siepker, an actor, writer and filmmaker. The 14th annual Business Recognition Luncheon will be held January 29th at the […]
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Superintendent Of Spencer Community Schools Honored
January 13, 2025
(Spencer)– The leader of a local school district has received some special recognition. The Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association has named Terry Hemann, Superintendent of the Spencer Community School District, as its 2025 Administrator of the Year. A committee of Iowa athletic directors selected Hemann for the award. He was honored at a home […]
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Spirit Lake-Superior Fire Dept. Responds To Very Minor Electrical Fire At Wal-Mart
January 11, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– There were no injuries and very little to no damage in a minor fire this (Saturday) morning at the Spirit Lake Wal-Mart store. Spirit Lake-Superior Fire Chief Pat Daly says they were called to the Meat Department in the grocery area around 9:45 am… Daly says the store wasn’t evacuated and remained open […]
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