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Spirit Lake Restaurant Owner Indicted On Charges Out Of Louisiana
October 1, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The owner of a Spirit Lake restaurant has been indicted on charges out of Louisiana. A press release from the Spirit Lake Police Department says they were made aware on May 24th of this year that Choi Van Leo, owner of the Asian Palace Restaurant, was wanted by authorities in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. […]
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Some June Flood Victims Are Concerned Elected Officials May Lose Focus On Preventing Future Floods As Drought Conditions Return
October 1, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– There’s concern among some victims of the June flood that the return to drought conditions could cause elected officials to lose site of efforts for preventing future flood events. That was the message a resident of Jones Beach on West Lake Okoboji had today (Tues.) for the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors… The […]
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DNR Schedules Fall Trout Stocking Events
October 1, 2024
(Spencer)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will once hold trout stocking events this fall at 18 different water bodies across the state, including one in our area. The event at Scharnberg Pond near Spencer is set for 12 Noon Tuesday, November 5th. DNR officials say they’ll be releasing between 1,000 and 2,000 rainbow trout […]
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Good Neighbor Fund Of Dickinson County Launches Fundraising Campaign
October 1, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– It’s October and it’s a big month for an organization that raises funds to help out other nonprofits in the area. Luke Donnenwerth of The Good Neighbor Fund of Dickinson County says they’re kicking off their fundraising campaign for another year… He says this year’s goal is set at $95,000… Donnenwerth says Dickinson […]
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Officials Continue To Prepare For Realignment Of Iowa’s Mental Health System
October 1, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– County officials are still waiting to see how a realignment of mental health services in Iowa is going to work. A state mandate is going to result in some major changes in the makeup of mental health regions in the coming months. Dickinson county currently belongs to the Sioux Rivers region. Supervisor Kim […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Defer Hiring New County Engineer
October 1, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The hiring of a new County Engineer was on the agenda for today’s (Tues.) Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting but wound up being postponed. Supervisor Chairman Bill Leupold said some contractual details still need to be finalized. He indicated they plan to hire an individual and not enter into a shared agreement […]
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Spirit Lake Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Alleged Incident Monday
October 1, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A Spirit Lake man faces charges after allegedly physically assaulting an employee at a store in Spirit Lake and taking a key fob and a vehicle from the business, eluding police for about two miles before being pulled over. Criminal complaints filed by Spirit Lake police charge 59-year-old Brent Wyman with disorderly conduct, […]
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Minor Injuries Reported In Clay County Collision
October 1, 2024
(Spencer)– Minor injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision Sunday in Clay county. The Sheriff’s Office says it took place around 2:00 pm at the intersection of 200th Avenue and 380th Street. Deputies say upon arriving they found two vehicles in the ditch with heavy damage and no drivers on the scene. An investigation […]
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Special Event Sunday To Bring Awareness To Breast Cancer
October 1, 2024
(Spencer)– A special event this weekend in Spencer is intended to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of screenings. JaMae Dau a registered mammographer at Spencer Hospital, says they’ll be holding their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk this Sunday, October 6th… Dau says there will be a short program at 3:00 pm… Dau […]
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