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Collision Near Harris Injures Estherville Man
February 6, 2024
(Harris)– A two-vehicle collision Monday south of Harris injured an Estherville man. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Blake Enderson of Estherville was driving a 2021 Rockport FedEx van westbound on County Road A-22 and 28-year-old Dylan Huisenga of South Sioux City, Nebraska was driving a 2022 Dodge Ram 2500 northbound on Wilson Avenue […]
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Estherville City Council Adopts New Zoning District
February 6, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening gave final approval to the adoption of a new zoning district. The new Commercial Residential District is being established for an area on the southwest side of the city. Zoning Administrator Greg Van Langen reminded the council and several residents in attendance of the intent of the new […]
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Former Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey Passes Away
February 6, 2024
(Des Moines)– Former Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey has passed away at the age of 64. Northey, a Spirit Lake native, served as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture from 2007 to 2018. He then served as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 2018-2021. Governor Kim Reynolds issued a […]
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Humane Society Of NW Iowa Raising Matching Funds For Grant To Renovate The Shelter’s Dog Area
February 5, 2024
(Milford)– The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa has been awarded a $15,000 matching grant from Andrea Waitt Carlton to make improvements to its dog area at its facility in Milford. The organization’s Melanie Becker says it’s housed in what’s known as the “Chelsea Building” that was constructed in 1996… Becker says the dog area is […]
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Estherville Woman Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charge
February 5, 2024
(Sioux City)– An Estherville woman has been sentenced to two and-a-half years in federal prison on a firearms charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 22-year-old Jodeci Holmes was sentenced last week after having pled guilty in September of last year to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The charge stems from a […]
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ILCC Seeking Nominations For Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award
February 5, 2024
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College is accepting nominations for the 31st annual Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. The award was established in 1992 to recognize alumni who have made exceptional contributions to the community, business, school and service clubs. Hall was a 1968 alumnus of Iowa Lakes and assistant football coach known for his outstanding […]
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Spencer Hospital Holding Special Event To Promote Exercise & Heart Health
February 5, 2024
(Spencer)– The month of February is Heart Month. Spencer Hospital is holding a unique event to commemorate the occasion. PR and Marketing Director Susan Zulk says they’re inviting area residents to participate in a virtual walk from Spencer to Valentine, Nebraska, a distance of 331 miles. It starts Tuesday (Feb. 6th) and will run through […]
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Utility Work Going On In Two Lakes Area Towns
February 5, 2024
(Undated)– The week is starting off with some utility work going on in two lakes area cities. In Arnolds Park, crews are flushing hydrants today (Monday, Feb. 5th). Residents may notice a temporary drop in pressure and discoloration as a result. In Milford, crews will be jetting sanitary sewers. That work will be ongoing through […]
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IGL Fishing Club To Hold It’s Annual Seminar & Fundraiser Thursday (Feb.8th)
February 5, 2024
(Everly)– The Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club holds its annual fishing seminar Thursday evening, February 8th, at the Hap Ketselsen Center in Everly. Club spokesman Dean Jacobsen says this year’s keynote speaker is Joel Nelson… Jacobsen says the event also features a raffle and auction to help raise funds for the club… Thursday’s event is […]
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Crash Injures Two People, Sends One Person To Jail
February 4, 2024
(Sheldon)– A two-vehicle collision a little before 10:00 am Friday on Highway 18 one mile west of Sheldon sent two people to the hospital and one of the drivers to jail. Authorities say 18-year-old Alex Lopez-Morales of Sioux Center was driving a 2013 Ford Explorer westbound on Highway 18. 78-year-old Helen Golden of Sioux Falls, […]
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