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Clay County Traffic Stop Results In Drug Charges
August 6, 2024
(Spencer)– Authorities in Clay county have released details into a traffic stop back on July 31st of this year that resulted in the arrest of a Minnesota woman on drug charges. The Sheriff’s Office says the stop was made around 11:00 am that morning and that a deputy discovered a marijuana vape pen in the […]
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An Area Hospital Will Be Closing Its Doors In September
August 6, 2024
(Primghar)– A northwest Iowa hospital will be closing its doors in September. Officials with MercyOne site economic and workforce challenges as the primary factors behind the decision to close the hospital in Primghar. Clinics MercyOne operates in Sutherland, Paullina and Primghar will also be consolidated into one which will be located in Primghar. O’Brien County […]
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FEMA Opening Additional Recovery Centers, Including One In Dickinson County
August 6, 2024
(Undated)– The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening some additional Disaster Recovery Centers in northwest Iowa, including one in Dickinson county. It will be located at the Dickinson County Expo Building, in the meeting room. It opens at 1:00 pm this Thursday, August 8th and will be open until 6:00 pm. It will then be […]
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City Of Estherville Moving Ahead With REAP Grant App. For Phillips Pavilion Project
August 6, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening voted to move ahead with a $100,000 REAP Grant application for the Phillips Pavilion project. If awarded, the funding would go toward the renovation of the former bathhouse where the city pool used to be. City Administrator Penny Clayton says plans call for the building to be converted […]
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Family Crisis Center Opening New Location In Spirit Lake
August 5, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A center that provides services to individuals and families affected by abuse, crime and crisis is opening an additional facility in the area. Jessica Rohrs is the Executive Director of Family Crisis Centers… Some of the services provided by Family Crisis Centers include emergency and long-term housing support, advocacy, and educational outreach to […]
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Iowa Chapter Of Alzheimer’s Association Excited Over New Test Available
August 5, 2024
(Undated)– Researchers have announced a new blood test that will predict whether someone has Alzheimer’s disease far better than current tests can. A new law in Iowa will make sure it’s covered by insurance. The Alzheimer’s Association says the blood test is 90-percent accurate in informing people showing signs of cognitive impairment if they have […]
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Pocahontas County Now Eligible For Public Assistance Through FEMA
August 5, 2024
(Pocahontas)– Another northwest Iowa county is eligible for public assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It was announced over the weekend that Pocahontas county has been added to the list. It stems from weather-related events dating back to June 16th of this year. Governmental and other public entities that sustained damage can apply for […]
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Estherville Attorney Among Applicants For District Court Judge Position
August 4, 2024
(Sioux City)– Estherville attorney Melanie Summers Bauler is among the three applicants for a District Court Judge position. Attorneys Andrew J. Smith of Alta and Elizabeth Specketer of Rembrandt have also submitted applications. Each applicant will appear before the 3A Judicial Nominating Commission for a personal interview at the O’Brien County Courthouse in Primghar August […]
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