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Body Of 15-Year-Old Boy Found In A SW Minnesota Lake
April 18, 2024
(Eagle Lake, MN)– Authorities in Cottonwood County say the body of a 15-year-old boy has been found in Eagle Lake. The body was found about four feet underwater Wednesday morning. The boy was reportedly canoeing with his sister on Monday when he jumped into the water to try to retrieve a lost oar. The Cottonwood […]
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LRH Emphasizing Important Role Of Volunteers
April 18, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Officials at Lakes Regional Healthcare are emphasizing the important role volunteers play at their facility as we approach the observance of Volunteers Week April 22nd-26th. LRH Vice President of Marketing and Retail Services Jennifer Gustafson says volunteers help out in several areas of the hospital… She says about 50 volunteers help with those […]
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Spencer Man Sentenced On Federal Drug Charge
April 18, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man will spend more than 13 years behind bars after being sentenced Wednesday on a federal drug charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 57-year-old Todd Williams of Spencer pleaded guilty November 1st, 2023, to a charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. It stems […]
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Preparations Underway For Flagfest In Spencer
April 18, 2024
(Spencer)– Plans are being finalized for this year’s Flagfest celebration in Spencer June 7th-9th. Blake Goss of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce says most of the activities this year will be headquartered at North School Park… Goss says the parade route will remain the same as in past years.
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Study Ranks Several NW Iowa Counties As Best To Live In
April 18, 2024
(Undated)– Several northwest Iowa counties have made Stacker.com’s list of the top 30 in the state to live in. Dickinson county is ranked 15th. Others in the area making the list include Sioux county at 6th; O’Brien county 21st and Buena Vista county which is ranked 24th. Story county is the top-ranked Iowa county to […]
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Bystanders Avert Potential Tragedy
April 17, 2024
(Spencer)– Officials say the quick actions of some bystanders likely prevented a tragedy this (Wednesday) morning in Spencer. Fire Chief Jesse Coulson says crews were called shortly before 10:00 am to 1111 12th Street Southeast after getting a report of flames and smoke coming from the siding of a house. Coulson says a small fire […]
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Gillnetting Operations On Iowa Great Lakes Took Only A Couple Of Nights This Year
April 17, 2024
(Orleans)– Gillnetting operations on the Iowa Great Lakes have concluded for another year. Kim Hawkins, Fishery Manager at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Hatchery in Orleans, tells KUOO news the conditions turned out being ideal… She says that was a record as far as how long it took… Hawkins adds the quality of […]
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Plans For Some New And Approved Amenities In Spencer Are Moving Forward
April 17, 2024
(Spencer)– Plans by the city of Spencer for some new amenities are moving forward. The City Council this week approved a design agreement with an engineering firm to come up with detailed plans and specs. Parks and Recreation Director Bob Fullhart… The professional service agreement with Bolten and Menk is for an amount not to […]
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Man Wanted By Nebraska Authorities In Child Sex Abuse Case Arrested In Fostoria
April 17, 2024
(Spencer)– A Fostoria man wanted by authorities in Nebraska for allegedly sexually abusing a child has been taken into custody. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Dustin Sargent was arrested around 7:30 pm Tuesday. Authorities say Sargent was wanted on the warrant from Humboldt county, Nebraska for sexual assault of a child, 3rd degree. […]
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Deadline To Apply For Walleye Weekend Grants Is Quickly Approaching
April 17, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– With Walleye Weekend now just a few weeks away comes a reminder of an important deadline. Kiley Zankowski of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says the deadline to apply for grants funded by proceeds from the event is Friday, May 3rd… Any 501C-3 entity can apply. Forms are available at […]
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