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Another Reminder Of Importance Of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
February 21, 2024
(Spencer)– An area Fire Chief says his department recently responded to an unusually high number of carbon monoxide alarms going off. Spencer Fire Chief Jesse Coulson says they had nine such calls during the month of January. He says most of those occurred during the extreme cold… Coulson also reminds everyone to check their vents […]
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ELC School Bd. Hires Firm To Assist In Search For A New Superintendent
February 21, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville-Lincoln Central School Board Tuesday voted to hire a firm to assist in the search for a new superintendent. The firm will assist the district in putting together a timeline, advertising the position, getting a list of finalists for the position and setting up public meetings and an interview process. They’re hoping to […]
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Collision Sends Two People To The Hospital
February 21, 2024
(Fairmont, Mn.)– Two people were injured Tuesday in a collision at the intersection of Highway 15 and Blue Earth Avenue in Fairmont. The Minnesota State Patrol says it involved vehicles driven by 70-year-old Sott Tow and 68-year-old Jeffrey Heupel, both of Fairmont. Both were taken to the Fairmont hospital with non-incapacitating injuries.
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Royal Woman Arrested For Allegedly Driving Drunk With Two Children In The Vehicle
February 21, 2024
(Spencer)– A Royal woman faces charges for allegedly driving drunk with two children, ages one and three, in the vehicle. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Hunter Birdsall was arrested last week following an investigation. She was charged with O.W.I 3rd offense…a class “D” felony; two counts of child endangerment…both aggravated misdemeanors; driving while […]
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Man Who Escaped From Custody In Storm Lake Has Been Captured
February 21, 2024
(Storm Lake)– A man who escaped from the custody of the Storm Lake Police Department was located last (Tues) night. Officers were called to a residence in Storm Lake early Monday evening regarding a trespass incident. The suspect, 25-year-old Luis Rodriguez of Storm Lake, was taken into custody on multiple misdemeanor charges including 4th Degree […]
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Iowa Great Lakes Chamber Launches Leap of Kindness Day Drive for Students
February 20, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-The Okoboji Chamber is seeking donations for Leap of Kindness Day. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber has launched a drive for Leap of Kindness Day.Events and Marketing Coordinator Morgan Strauss says the goal is to help area students in need. “You know, to fill some of those needs […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors, P & Z, Hold Joint Work Session
February 20, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors and the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint work session this (Tues.) afternoon to iron out proposed revisions to conditional use permits pertaining primarily to wind turbines and to better define some language in a proposed hazardous pipeline ordinance. It comes after last week’s action […]
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Storm Lake Police Looking For Man Who Escaped From Custody
February 20, 2024
The Storm Lake Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a man who escaped from custody last (Mon) evening. The department was called to a residence early Monday evening in the 500 block of Hudson Street regarding a trespass incident. The suspect, 25-year-old Luis Rodriguez of Storm Lake, was taken into custody on multiple […]
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County Treasurer Offices Calling For Increased Reimbursement For Services They Perform On Behalf Of The State Of Iowa
February 20, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– County Treasurers around Iowa say the administrative fees their offices collect for services they perform on behalf of the state aren’t nearly enough based on the work their offices have to do. In Dickinson County, Treasurer Kris Rowley says that’s especially the case with vehicle registrations… Rowley says a bill introduced in the […]
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City Of Spencer Gathering Additional Public Input On Splash Pad, Campground & Swimming Pool Projects
February 20, 2024
(Spencer)– The city of Spencer continues to seek public input on proposed plans for a splash pad along with upgrades to the city’s campground and swimming pool. Bob Fullhart of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department says they’ll be holding another open house tomorrow (Wed.) evening at 6:00 pm at city hall… Again the open […]
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