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Trial For Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting An Algona Police Officer Set To Begin
July 8, 2024
(Algona)– The first-degree murder trial of the man accused of killing an Algona Police Officer is set to begin in Dickinson County after being delayed due to flooding in northwestern Iowa. The trial was moved from Algona to Spirit Lake, with Kyle Ricke’s defense team requesting a continuance due to one lawyer dealing with flooding […]
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Hull Man Arrested On Multiple Charges
July 8, 2024
(Hull)– A Hull man was arrested Saturday on multiple charges stemming from a joint investigation by the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol. Authorities say 44-year-old Isidro Encarnacion of Hull threatened family members with a large knife as he was allegedly trying to steal a vehicle. Upon arriving officers observed Encarnacion driving […]
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Crash South Of Lake Park Claims A Life And Sends Another Person To The Hospital
July 7, 2024
(Lake Park)– A single vehicle crash Saturday night south of Lake Park claimed the life of one person and sent another to the hospital. The Iowa State Patrol says 18-year-old Tegan Vos of Sheldon was driving a 2019 Kia northbound on 130th Avenue. Troopers say the vehicle left the road and rolled after Vos failed […]
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Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association accepting Applications for Iowa Rocks Talent Competition
July 5, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-Registration is open for the Iowa Rocks Talent Contest. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association has announced that registration is underway for the Iowa Rocks Talent Contest, which is open to bands and individuals age 21 and under.President Ralph Kluseman says applications are accepted online. “This is our […]
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Buena Vista, Cherokee, & O’Brien Counties Added To Presidential Disaster Declaration
July 5, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds announced today (Friday) three more northwest Iowa counties have been added to a Presidential Disaster Declaration. They include Buena Vista, Cherokee and O’Brien counties. Residents in those counties are also now eligible for individual assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. It stems from severe storms, flooding, straight-line […]
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Flooding Ends Season At A NW Iowa Track; Forces Changes For Lyon County Fair
July 5, 2024
(Rock Rapids)– Extensive flooding is forcing an early end to the racing season at a northwest Iowa track and is resulting in some big changes for the 2024 Lyon County Fair. Officials at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids say the remainder of the 2024 season there has been suspended. Large portions of the track remained […]
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Spencer Fire Dept. Responds To Smoldering Debris Pile
July 5, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer firefighters were called to Shine Brothers at 225 10th Avenue Southeast around 5:30 pm Thursday after another fire unit was investigating an odor coming from a pile of debris. Some smoke and steam could also be seen coming from the location. Firefighters deployed two attack lines as personnel from Shine’s used loaders and […]
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DNR Holding Informational Meetings Regarding Deer Populations
July 5, 2024
(Cherokee)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting some informational meetings to discuss the region’s deer herd status. Officials say population levels have dropped off in recent years. One of the meetings will be held on Thursday, July 18th beginning at 6:30pm at the Community Center Auditorium in Cherokee. The meeting will be open […]
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Three Vehicle Collision Results In Multiple Injuries
July 5, 2024
(Estherville)– Multiple injuries were reported Wednesday in a three-vehicle collision in the 3500 block of 170th Street in Emmet county. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to that location a little after 4:30 pm. They say 18-year-old Donte Pietsch of Estherville was driving a 2011 BMW eastbound when the vehicle crossed the centerline […]
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New Flood Disaster Proclamation Includes Relaxed Regulations
July 5, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Reynolds has issued a proclamation that adds more provisions for counties impacted by recent widespread flooding. The proclamation is for counties including Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, O’Brien, Palo Alto, and Pocahontas. The governor’s proclamation allows for additional targeted suspension of specific regulatory requirements in affected counties to effectively respond to and recover […]
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