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Clay County Semi Tractor-Trailer Accident Results In Minor Injuries
August 23, 2024
(Peterson)– Minor injuries were reported Thursday when a semi tractor-trailer flipped onto its side at the intersection of Highway 10 and County Road M27 near Peterson. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says Timothy Allen of Whittemore was driving a 1988 International semi tractor pulling a grain trailer southbound when the brakes failed while the rig […]
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Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Club to hold Move for Mental Health Walk on August 24
August 23, 2024
(Spirit Lake)-The Iowa Great Lakes Rotary Club has partnered with the Dickinson County Behavioral Health Coalition to hold its Second Annual Move for Mental Health Walk on Saturday, August 24th. The event will start at Tatanka Ska Trace Trailhead in Spirit Lake and will feature 2.5k, 5k and 10k team walks. Teams of 2 or […]
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An Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan Is In The Books For Emmet County
August 23, 2024
(Estherville)– Emmet county has updated its hazard mitigation plan. Emergency Managment Coordinator Travis Sheridan… Sheridan says part of that plan includes updating warning sirens in Estherville. He says they’ll also be making some updates already to the new plan as a result of the June flood. Sheridan says they’ve identified some electrical transfer boxes that […]
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Bid Dates Set For Osceola County Jail Project
August 23, 2024
(Sibley)– A bid letting on an addition and remodeling of the Osceola county jail is scheduled for October. Voters approved a $5 million bond issue for the project last November. Osceola County Sheriff Kevin Wollmuth says the project will address some safety issues… Wollmuth says designs are currently being finalized, with plans and specifications to […]
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Estherville City Council Member Wants To See Efforts Stepped Up To Bring A Theatre To That City
August 23, 2024
(Estherville)– An Estherville City Council member wants to see more of a push to get a movie theatre back into that town. Councilman David Hovinga brought up the matter at the conclusion of Monday’s city council meeting… No action was taken as the matter wasn’t on the agenda.
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Disaster Recovery Center In Jackson Permanently Closing Saturday
August 23, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– Another Disaster Recovery Center in the area is about to permanently close. FEMA officials say the center at the Jackson City Hall will close for good at 6:30 pm tomorrow (Sat.). As we reported yesterday, Disaster Recovery Centers in Cherokee and Emmet counties will permanently close at 6:00 pm Wednesday, August 28th, with […]
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Spencer Man Convicted On Federal Drug & Weapons Charges
August 23, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has been convicted on federal drug and weapons charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says a jury found 42-year-old Oscar Navarro-Zepeda guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of a […]
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Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire & Rescue Department accepting Donations for 38th Annual Labor Day Auction
August 22, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-APO Fire & Rescue is getting ready for their 38th Annual Labor Day Auction. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue Department is seeking donations for their annual Labor Day Auction.Duane Zahradnik says, proceeds from the event help maintain The Department’s Fire Boat. “The Fire Boat, it’s 20 years old. […]
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2025 U Of O Winter Games Logo Unveiled
August 22, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Even though it may still be summer, planning is well underway for the University of Okoboji Winter Games January 24-27th, 2025. The new logo (see below) has been revealed for the 45th annual celebration of winter fun in the Iowa Great Lakes. You can find more information by clicking here.
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