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FEMA Representatives Hit The Ground In Dickinson County

July 19, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret says FEMA representatives are already on the ground in Dickinson county, just a day after it was announced the county is now eligible for individual disaster assistance… Ehret encourages anyone who believes they may be eligible for individual assistance to get signed up… Ehret says the […]

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Missing Jackson Man Found Safe Near Ocheyedan

July 19, 2024

(Jackson, Mn.)– An elderly man with dementia who went missing Thursday from Jackson county has been found safe in northwest Iowa. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says 87-year-old Ordell Skogen of Jackson had left his home around 3:40 pm in a red 2016 Toyota Rav 4. Authorities say Skogen has no sense of direction. He […]

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FEMA Individual Assistance Now Approved For Dickinson, Palo Alto Counties

July 18, 2024

(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds announced late this (Thursday) afternoon Dickinson, Humboldt and Palo Alto counties have now been approved for Individual Assistance under the previously announced Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Program has already been activated for Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Emmet, Lyon, O’Brien, Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury […]

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Report Of Possible Shooting Draws Heavy Law Enforcement Response In O’Brien County

July 18, 2024

(Paullina)– A report of a person claiming to have shot another person and threatening acts of violence against other individuals and law enforcement resulted in a large presence of law enforcement earlier today (Thursday) near Paullina. Authorities say the O’Brien County Communications Center received the call of the purported shooting a little before 10 am. […]

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Over 1,000 Athletes to participate in The University of Okoboji Homecoming Races July 20

July 18, 2024

(Arnolds Park)-Heads up for runners and cyclists with the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races on Saturday. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Annual University of Okoboji Homecoming Races will be held on Saturday, July 20.Kylie Zankowski, Executive Director of Okoboji Tourism says, more than one thousand athletes will participate. “This University of Okoboji Homecoming event […]

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Manure Discharge Results In Fish Kill In O’Brien County

July 18, 2024

(Paullina)– Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say a manure discharge has resulted in a fish kill in O’Brien county. The DNR’s field office in Spencer was notified Wednesday of dead fish in Mud Creek, south of Paullina. DNR officials say an investigation resulted in them discovering a nearby dairy operation had been […]

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Work About To Get Underway On Playground At Speier Park

July 18, 2024

(Okoboji)– The playground at Speier Park in Okoboji will close to the public this coming Monday, July 22nd, to begin removal of playground equipment as part of a revitalization project. City officials say the project will be done in three phases, with the equipment removal at the playground continuing through August 11th. The second phase, […]

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Grain Bin Accident Results In Serious Injuries

July 18, 2024

(Sanborn)– Authorities in O’Brien county have released information into a farm-related mishap that seriously injured a man back on July 8th. According to a press release, the Sanborn Fire Department, Sheldon Ambulance Service and O’Brien County Sheriff’s deputies were called shortly after 11:00 that morning to 3317 Pierce Avenue near Sanborn where they found 71-year-old […]

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Last Month’s Flood Having Lasting Impacts On Spencer’s Downtown Area

July 18, 2024

(Spencer)– Officials with Grand Avenue Community Outreach, in the former Tangney Hotel building in downtown Spencer, have announced their permanent closure. In a post on their Facebook page, the non-profit group says the losses they incurred in the 100-year-old building have been tremendous, saying the repairs and ongoing maintenance required for such an old structure […]

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Early Morning Fire Delays Opening Of Spirit Lake Wal-Mart

July 18, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– A minor fire has resulted in the delayed opening of the Wal-Mart store in Spirit Lake this (Thurs.) morning. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says they were called there around 1:30 this (Thurs.) morning… Daly says the fire was contained to the one small area but there was smoke and water damage […]

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Dickinson County 4-H & FFA Fair Gets Underway Saturday (July 20th)

July 18, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County 4-H and FFA Fair kicks off this Saturday at the fairgrounds in Spirit Lake. The opening evening of the fair will feature a variety of food trucks and fun activities. Boden Barnhart is a member of the Dickinson County Youth Council, which is organizing the fun night… Kendal Neimeyer is […]

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