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Local Support Group Offers Assistance To Caregivers Of Those Suffering From Alzheimer’s/Dementia
September 23, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– If you are a caregiver for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, or know of someone who is, a group is available locally to offer support. Milt Nolting of Spirit Lake heads it up. He says while it’s been in existence since about 2019, not everyone may be familiar with the group… […]
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Nominees Selected For 3A District Judge Vacancy
September 23, 2024
(Sioux City)– The 3A Judicial Nominating Commission met Friday (Sept. 20th) and selected attorneys Adam Miller of Cherokee and Lisa Steffen of Milford as nominees for the 3A District Court Judge vacancy. The vacancy was created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Nancy Whittenburg October 31st. A total of six applicants were considered for the […]
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Time To Get Ready For Cold & Flu Season
September 23, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The upcoming cold and flu season could be a bad one. Katy Carey, Lakes Regional Healthcare Director of Population and Public Health, says it appears three different respiratory viruses will be making the rounds again this season… When it comes to flu, Carey says they’re expecting two different strains to be prevalent this […]
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Van Vs. Semi Collision Sends Two People To The Hospital
September 22, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Two people were injured when a van collided with a semi Thursday on Highway 86 near Cutty’s. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old Mark Mendenhall of Fort Dodge was driving a 2014 Toyota Sienna southbound when he crossed the centerline and collided with a northbound semi tractor/trailer driven by 51-year-old David Marso […]
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Historic Building In Spencer Damaged In The June Flood Is Being Purchased
September 21, 2024
(Spencer)– A historic building in downtown Spencer that was heavily damaged in the June flood is being purchased. Andrew Maurer and a non-profit group have announced their intention to purchase the former Tangney Hotel. Maurer’s family has a long history with the building. He says he plans to renovate the structure, which would include commercial […]
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Former Armstrong Police Chief Sentenced
September 21, 2024
(Armstrong)– A former Armstrong Police Chief has been sentenced as part of an investigation into corruption involving several other former city officials. 47-year-old Craig Merrill entered an Alford plea on two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. He entered the plea just as his trial was to get underway several weeks ago. Merrill Tuesday […]
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Propane Users Urged To Be Thinking Ahead
September 20, 2024
(Des Moines)– Those who use propane to heat their homes and farmers who use the fuel for grain drying are being urged to plan ahead. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says now is a good time to top off your tank. A press release from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says […]
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This Year’s OEI Described As Being Another Big Success
September 20, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– This year’s Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute held in August is described as being another big success. Alyssa Petersen of the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation, which puts on the event, says 28 students from six Iowa universities participated this year… She says OEI students were also involved in a community service project that week […]
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Early Absentee Voting Is Underway In Minnesota
September 20, 2024
(Jackson, MN) — Early absentee voting is beginning across Minnesota today. Those eligible to cast a ballot are able to do so by mail or in-person now through November fourth, the day before Election Day. More than 50-thousand state residents who have served prison sentenced can now participate in this year’s presidential election in Minnesota […]
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