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Lake Park City Officials Again Hear Call For Stricter Zoning Ordinances Around Silver Lake
February 13, 2024
(Lake Park)– It was nearly standing room only at Monday evening’s Lake Park City Council meeting as city officials again heard a call for tighter zoning ordinances around Silver Lake. Del Lassen of the Silver Lake Park Improvement Corporation told the council it’s imperative to protect the lake given the future development that’s likely to […]
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Ongoing Drug Investigation Results In Arrest Of Rural Estherville Man
February 12, 2024
(Estherville)– An ongoing investigation into a drug case has resulted in the arrest of a rural Estherville man. A press release from the Estherville Police Department says arrest warrants were issued January 24th for 41-year-old Jesse Kinney, charging him with two counts of delivery of methamphetamine, both class “D” felonies, and two counts of gatherings […]
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No Injuries Reported In Vehicle Fire
February 12, 2024
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported in a fire early this (Monday) afternoon that destroyed a pickup in Spencer. The Spencer Fire Department was called shortly after 12:30 pm to Asher Motors at 228 11th Street southeast. Upon arriving firefighters found the engine compartment and cab completely engulfed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Multiple Arrests Made In Sheldon With Assistance Of HEAT Tactical Team
February 12, 2024
(Sheldon)– Four people were taken into custody, and theft and drug charges have been filed on two of them, in an incident in Sheldon. Police there say they were notified Friday evening of a wanted subject who was staying at a residence in the 200 block of 8th Street in central Sheldon. The High risk […]
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First Funnel Deadline Of Iowa Legislative Session Is This week
February 12, 2024
(Des Moines)– Funnel week is where Iowa bills live or die at the Iowa State Capitol. This week is the first funnel week deadline of the legislative session. Bills that are not moved forward by Friday will be dropped. Some of the bills being considered include one that would increase penalties for swatting, false reports […]
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Spencer Chamber Gearing Up For Ag Outlook 2024
February 12, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Ag Outlook event Tuesday, February 20th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Clay County Regional Events Center. Blake Goss of the Spencer Chamber says there will be a lot to see and do… He says three well known speakers will be featured this year, […]
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Pursuit In Pocahontas & Palo Alto Counties Ends In Arrest Of Missouri Man On Multiple Charges
February 12, 2024
(Pocahontas)– A pursuit Friday evening on Highway 4 between Pocahontas and Emmetsburg ended with minor injuries to an officer and with the suspect going to jail on multiple charges. Authorities say it started around 9:00 pm when police in Pocahontas witnessed a vehicle leaving the parking lot of a convenience store that was being driven […]
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Congressman Randy Feenstra Makes Stops In Sheldon & Iowa Great Lakes
February 10, 2024
(Undated)– Congressman Randy Feenstra made a couple of stops in the area Friday. Feenstra visited the Sheldon Middle School. Following that he made met with restaurant operators in the Iowa Great Lakes. The farm bill was among the issues Feenstra addressed… During his visit at the Sheldon Middle School Feenstra stopped in several classrooms and […]
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Road That Was Closed Due To Wind Turbine Malfunction Has Re-Opened
February 10, 2024
(Sibley)– A road in Osceola county that had been closed over concerns about a nearby malfunctioning wind turbine has reopened. Osceola County Road A22 was closed Thursday after it was discovered a blade on a nearby wind turbine was off kilter. Emergency Mangement officials say the turbine’s generator came apart. They say there was no […]
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