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May 6th-10th Is Economic Development Week

May 6, 2024

(Spencer)– This week marks the observance of Economic Development Week. Curt Strouth, CEO of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, says it’s a time to reflect on the achievements of economic development in the corridor and to plan for “a future of inclusive and sustainable growth.” He says they’re inviting businesses, community leaders and the […]

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Charges Filed Against Man Who Was Subject Of A Search Sunday Evening By Dickinson County Authorities

May 6, 2024

(Montgomery)– The Dickinson County sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Caleb Crosby, a person of interest in an investigation into an incident in Montgomery Sunday, has been taken into custody. Crosby was the subject of a search Sunday evening after authorities identified him as a person of interest in connection with incident. Crosby is in the Dickinson […]

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Dickinson County Authorities Looking For Person Of Interest In An Incident In Montgomery

May 6, 2024

***UPDATE*** As of a little after 9:00 pm this (Sunday) evening, Crosby has been located and is in custody. Authorities haven’t released details yet into the nature of the investigation for which Crosby was wanted. (Montgomery)– The Dickinson County sheriff’s Office is looking for a person of interest in an investigation into an incident that […]

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Hinton Woman Arrested After Hitching A Ride On A Train

May 5, 2024

(Sioux Center)– A Hinton woman was arrested Friday after riding a freight train from Sioux City to Sioux Center. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the woman, 46-year-old Shannon Heckler of Hinton, allegedly climbed aboard the train in Sioux City in an effort to get to her home in Hinton. Authorities learned Heckler was riding […]

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Fire Heavily Damages Historic Okoboji Residence Known As “The Chateau”

May 5, 2024

(Okoboji)– We’re learning additional details into a fire Saturday that pretty much destroyed a historic residence on West Lake Okoboji. Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire Chief Chris Yungbluth tells KUOO news firefighters were called a little after 1:30 to what’s known as “The Chateau” at 1503 Givens Street in Okoboji… Yungbluth says no one was in the […]

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Flood Warnings On Little Sioux Extended

May 4, 2024

(Spencer)– The National Weather Service has modified flood warnings for the Little Sioux River, saying the flooding is now expected to be somewhat worse than first thought. The warnings are in effect from west of Milford all the way to Cherokee. The Little Sioux west of Milford was measured at 13.8 feet Friday evening. It’s […]

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Deer/Motorcycle Collision Results In Minor Injuries To Milford Man

May 3, 2024

(Arnolds Park)– A Milford man sustained minor injuries when a motorcycle he was operating this (Fri.) morning collided with a deer on Highway 71 just north of the Emerald Hills Golf Course. The Arnolds Park Police Department says 26-year-old Joseph Bentley of Milford was driving a 2023 Honda northbound when he collided with the animal. […]

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Traffic Fatalities On Downward Trend In Iowa So Far In 2024

May 3, 2024

(Undated)– The number of vehicle fatalities in Iowa has been on a disturbing trend for the past several years. But now there’s some good news to report. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Spokesman Kevin Krull says it’s still early in the year and things could change, but for now, the news is encouraging… He says he’s […]

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Walleye Weekend Looks Promising For Numbers, Quality Of Fish

May 3, 2024

(Orleans)– Things are looking good when it comes to fishing this weekend for Walleye Weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, points to good populations and quality of fish… KUOO news also asked Hawkins about the active weather pattern that will continue through the […]

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Milford Police Remind Motorists It Is Illegal To Drive Around Barricades

May 3, 2024

(Milford)– Milford police are reminding residents not to be driving around the barricades that are in place with the construction on County Road A-34, or 13th Street from Highway 71 to the west city limits. Police Chief Shilo Brevik says under city code, it is illegal to operate any vehicle on a street or alley […]

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Grand Opening Celebration Held For Fendt Lodge In Jackson

May 3, 2024

(Jackson)- A grand opening celebration was held Wednesday for Fendt Lodge along Industrial Parkway in Jackson. Fendt and AGCO customers, as well as company leadership, family and community guests were in attendance as the large new complex was christened, with a ribbon cutting introducing the community to the new space. Eric Hansotia, President and CEO […]

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