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Local Judge Among Those Seeking To Fill Upcoming Vacancy On Iowa Court Of Appeals
May 28, 2024
(Des Moines)– A local judge is among those who have applied to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Iowa Court of Appeals. Judge John Sandy of Spirit Lake is among the 18 applicants seeking to fill the vacancy with the pending retirement of Chief Judge Thomas Bower, effective July 1st. The State Judicial Nominating Commission […]
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Significant Equipment Upgrades Coming To Abben Cancer Center
May 28, 2024
(Spencer)– Significant equipment upgrades are being made at Spencer Hospital’s Abben Cancer Center. Mindy Sylvester, the center’s director, says it will allow more patients to have their cancer treatments done locally… Sylvester says the upgrades represent a substantial investment… In addition to radiation oncology, Abben Cancer Center also provides medical oncology and hematology services.
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Wet Weather Forces Delay In Major Road Project In The Lake Park Area
May 28, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Wet weather is delaying the start of a major road project in the Lake Park area. Dickinson County Engineer Cole Budach says the reconstruction of County Road M-27 from Highway 9 to where the railroad tracks used to be in Lake Park is being delayed… Budach gave the update at this (Tues.) morning’s […]
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Clay County Collision Results In Substantial Damage
May 28, 2024
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported but there was a considerable amount of property damage in a collision Friday in the 3400 mile of 200th Avenue in Clay county. The sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Eric Langholz of Spencer was driving a 2004 Oldsmobile northbound and was signaling to turn left into a parking lot. Deputies say […]
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IGL Fishing Club Holding Special Event Teaching Adults How To Fish
May 27, 2024
(West Okoboji)– The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club is known for its events teaching kids how to fish. Now, the organization is planning a session to teach adults about angling as well. Dean Jacobsen of the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club says they decided to put on the seminar after hearing from adults who have […]
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Labor Leaders Honor Fallen Workers
May 27, 2024
(Undated)– The Iowa Federation of Labor is honoring people who died on the job in the last year. The Iowa Division of Labor says the 57 workers who died on the job lived in all corners of the state – from Muscatine and Liberty, to Storm Lake, Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. They were truck […]
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Memorial Day Program In Terril Set For 10:00 AM Monday
May 24, 2024
(Terril)– This year’s Memorial Day Program in Terril will be held at 10:00 am Monday at the Terril Memorial Building. The guest speaker will be Marilyn Strickland. A flag raising ceremony will follow at the Post Office. From there, a bus will transport people to the cemetery just outside of Terril to dedicate flags in […]
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Clay County Community Foundation Activates It’s Disaster Relief Recovery Fund
May 24, 2024
(Spencer)– The Clay County Community Foundation has activated its Disaster Recovery Fund to assist residents in that county adversely affected by severe weather on Tuesday of this week. Executive Director Terri Batschelet tells KUOO news many of those affected are faced with home repairs as a result of large hail… Batschelet says non-profit groups and […]
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Iowa State Patrol: Increased Speeding Is A Huge Concern
May 24, 2024
(Undated)– Here’s a reminder to watch your speed while your traveling. Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Alex Dinkla says they’re continuing to see people of all ages driving at dangerous speeds — some in excess of 100 miles-per-hour… Dinkla says the excuses cover the gamut… Dinkla says the problem seems to have gotten worse since covid […]
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High Traffic Volumes Expected On The Roads Over Memorial Day Weekend
May 24, 2024
(Undated)– Memorial Day weekend looks to be a busy one when it comes to travel. Brian Ortner with Triple A Iowa… Ortner says you may want to plan your travel time in advance… Ortner says gas prices are about the same as they were for Memorial Day 2023.
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