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Wax Warmer Sends Firefighters To A Home In Spencer
March 4, 2024
(Spencer)– A problem with a wax warmer filled a home with smoke early this (Mon.) morning in Spencer. Firefighters were called shortly after 1:00 am to 900 2nd Avenue Southeast where they encountered some smoke throughout the home. The residents safely evacuated. Upon investigating firefighters determined the source was a wax warmer which they unplugged […]
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Expect Delays Today (Mon.) On Hwy. 71 In Okoboji; Informational Meeting For Next Phase Of Work Set For This Thurs. (March 7th)
March 4, 2024
(Okoboji)– Expect some traffic delays today (Mon.) if you’re going to be traveling on Highway 71 through Okoboji. Crews will be doing some prep work in the area of Highway 71 and Stakeout Road for the next phase of the Highway 71 re-paving project through the lakes corridor. Work on the third phase of the […]
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No Injuries Reported In Kitchen Fire
March 3, 2024
(Spencer)– No one was hurt in a kitchen fire this (Sunday) morning at a residence in Spencer. Firefighters were called to 1005 West 12th Street in Spencer a little after 6:00 am after getting a report of smoke in the home. Upon arriving firefighters discovered a fire in the kitchen oven. The quickly put it […]
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ILCC Awarded Federal Funding For Aviation Training
March 2, 2024
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College is getting nearly $494,000 through a federal program to expand its aviation training program. The funding will also increase availability of financial assistance and prepare area high school participants for high-demand aviation careers. The Aviation Workforce Development grants were made possible through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Iowa Lakes […]
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ELC School Board Seeking Public Input In Superintendent Search
March 1, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville-Lincoln Central School Board is seeking public input as the search for a new Superintendent ramps up. An email sent to district patrons says the board is seeking public input through an online stakeholder survey which is being conducted until March 11th. You can access the survey here: Survey The board has established […]
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Suspicious Vehicle/Person Investigation Lands Man In Jail On Multiple Charges
March 1, 2024
(Spencer)– A report of a suspicious vehicle and man earlier this week landed a Spencer man in jail on drug charges. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the 2300 mile of 330th Street around 6:20 pm Wednesday and made contact with 48-year-old Steven Marvin of Spencer. Marvin initially denied driving the vehicle […]
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Bill Introduced By NW Iowa Lawmaker Would Up The Penalty For Accessory To Murder
March 1, 2024
(Des Moines)– A bill that was introduced by Representative Zach Dieken of Granville, which would change the penalty for accessory to murder, is looking like it might become law. Dieken says the charge would be upgraded from a serious misdemeanor to a class D felony, which carries a penalty of five years in prison… Dieken […]
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Jackson County Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Man Wanted On Multiple Warrants
March 1, 2024
(Jackson, Mn.)– A traffic stop early in the week resulted in the arrest of a man on multiple charges. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office conducted the stop at 12:44 pm Monday near the Belmont Church. The driver, 39-year-old Josey Netch of Mountain Lake was arrested on multiple warrants from Cottonwood County including 3rd Degree Assault; […]
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MMU Awarded Funding To Help With Water Treatment Plant Project
February 29, 2024
(Des Moines)– Milford Municipal Utilities has been awarded $500,000 through a state program to help with the construction of a new water treatment plant. The project has a total estimated cost of a little more than $29 million. The funding is through the Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program. 48 applications totaling nearly […]
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Phase 3 Of Work On Hwy 71 Through Lakes Corridor About To Get Underway
February 29, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Some work will be going on Monday at the intersection of Highway 71 and Stakeout Road in Okoboji that will likely impact traffic flow. Dakin Schultz of the District 3 office of the Iowa Department of Transportation in Sioux City says motorists will want to plan accordingly… Schultz says this will allow the […]
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