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Man Becomes Stranded On Poor Ice On Big Spirit Lake
February 4, 2024
(Orleans)– There were some tense moments Saturday evening when a man became stranded on poor ice on Big Spirit Lake. A press release from the Spirit Lake Fire Department says they were called around 6:20 pm after getting a report of a man stranded on some ice that was breaking up in the Buffalo Run […]
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California Man Sentenced In Drug Case With Ties To NW Iowa
February 3, 2024
(Sioux City)— A California man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine by mail to northwest Iowa was sentenced on Wednesday in Sioux City Federal Court to serve 30 years in prison. The US Attorney’s Office says 67-year-old James Sterner previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Evidence showed that Sterner conspired to […]
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Several Area Residents Appointed To Serve On District 3A Judicial Nominating Commission
February 3, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed several area residents to serve on the District 3A Judicial Nominating Commission. They include Lois Clark of Dickinson county; Joie Greig of Emmet county and Lyn Schultes of Palo Alto county. The appointments are not subject to Senate confirmation.
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Unseasonably Warm Weather Results In Cancellation Of Fundraising Event
February 2, 2024
(Sutherland)– The unseasonably warm weather has resulted in the cancellation of a popular fundraising event. Officials with Seasons Center for Behavioral Health and Autumn’s Center say they have cancelled what would have been their 5th annual Ice Fishing Tournament that was scheduled for Saturday, February 10th. They site safety concerns with the rapidly deteriorating ice […]
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Iowa D.O.T Is Out With Its 2023 Aviation Accident Summary
February 2, 2024
(Ames)– There were 16 aviation accidents in the state with one fatality during 2023. That’s according to statistics from the Iowa Department of Transportation. Officials say that was a 33 percent increase from 2022. D.O.T officials say the state has averaged 13 accidents over the last five years. Some of the incidents this past year […]
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Get Up & Bowl for Special Olympics to be held April 28
February 2, 2024
(Spirit Lake)-It’s time to get teams together for Get Up & Bowl for Special Olympics. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The 13th Annual Get Up & Bowl for Special Olympics will be held April 28.Organizer Mike Ross with Business Today says, registration is open for teams. “Each team consists of 4 to 6 people. It […]
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Estherville Airport To Share In Federal Funding
February 2, 2024
(Estherville)– Several airports in northwest Iowa have been awarded federal funding to make improvements to infrastructure. The Estherville Airport will be getting $360,000 for runway repairs. The Sioux County Regional Airport has been awarded more than $123,000 to acquire nearly 24 acres near that facility for future development. The funds are administered by the U.S. […]
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Authorities Urging Motorists To Use Extra Caution With All The Fog We’ve Been Experiencing
February 2, 2024
(Undated)– The very mild temperatures for this time of the year have been producing a not so desirable condition recently: dense fog. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says some of that has been very spotty and has been catching motorists off-guard. He says the early morning and overnight hours bring special challenges when […]
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Midwest Economy Posted Growth In January
February 2, 2024
(Omaha, NE)– A monthly survey of Midwest business leaders shows more growth in January. Creighton University Economics Professor Ernie Goss… Goss says says while January’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index shows continued growth from December, there is also some pessimism… Goss says there are some warning signs for the regional economy in 2024… Goss says just […]
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Stand-Off In Estherville Ends With Arrest Of A Man On Multiple Charges
February 2, 2024
(Estherville)– A stand-off that took place the better part of the day Thursday at a residence in Estherville ended with a man going to jail on multiple charges. According to a press release from the Estherville Police Department, officers were called around 2:00 pm to the 300 block of West 5th Avenue North after getting […]
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