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Buena Vista, Cherokee, & O’Brien Counties Added To Presidential Disaster Declaration

July 5, 2024

(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds announced today (Friday) three more northwest Iowa counties have been added to a Presidential Disaster Declaration. They include Buena Vista, Cherokee and O’Brien counties. Residents in those counties are also now eligible for individual assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. It stems from severe storms, flooding, straight-line […]

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Flooding Ends Season At A NW Iowa Track; Forces Changes For Lyon County Fair

July 5, 2024

(Rock Rapids)– Extensive flooding is forcing an early end to the racing season at a northwest Iowa track and is resulting in some big changes for the 2024 Lyon County Fair. Officials at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids say the remainder of the 2024 season there has been suspended. Large portions of the track remained […]

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Spencer Fire Dept. Responds To Smoldering Debris Pile

July 5, 2024

(Spencer)– Spencer firefighters were called to Shine Brothers at 225 10th Avenue Southeast around 5:30 pm Thursday after another fire unit was investigating an odor coming from a pile of debris. Some smoke and steam could also be seen coming from the location. Firefighters deployed two attack lines as personnel from Shine’s used loaders and […]

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DNR Holding Informational Meetings Regarding Deer Populations

July 5, 2024

(Cherokee)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting some informational meetings to discuss the region’s deer herd status. Officials say population levels have dropped off in recent years. One of the meetings will be held on Thursday, July 18th beginning at 6:30pm at the Community Center Auditorium in Cherokee. The meeting will be open […]

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Three Vehicle Collision Results In Multiple Injuries

July 5, 2024

(Estherville)– Multiple injuries were reported Wednesday in a three-vehicle collision in the 3500 block of 170th Street in Emmet county. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to that location a little after 4:30 pm. They say 18-year-old Donte Pietsch of Estherville was driving a 2011 BMW eastbound when the vehicle crossed the centerline […]

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New Flood Disaster Proclamation Includes Relaxed Regulations

July 5, 2024

(Des Moines)– Governor Reynolds has issued a proclamation that adds more provisions for counties impacted by recent widespread flooding. The proclamation is for counties including Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, O’Brien, Palo Alto, and Pocahontas. The governor’s proclamation allows for additional targeted suspension of specific regulatory requirements in affected counties to effectively respond to and recover […]

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Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office Warns Against Scam

July 4, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm over a scam that’s making the rounds locally. Authorities say someone is calling people in the area claiming they’re a deputy with the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office. He tells the person on the other end of the line that he has a warrant for […]

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Multi-Agency Resource Center To Be Open Friday & Saturday (July 5th & 6th) In Spencer

July 4, 2024

(Spencer)– A Multi-Agency Resource Center, or MARC, is coming to Spencer. It will be located in the Tower Gate Pavilion at the Clay County Fairgrounds and will be open Friday, July 5th from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 6th, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. The MARC brings together various community resources […]

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Distinguishing Between Yard Water And Sewage

July 4, 2024

(Milford)– Officials with the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District and other agencies say they’ve been getting calls from residents saying they have sewage in their yards, when, in fact, it’s stagnant water. Steve Anderson, Superintendent of the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District, tells KUOO news that stagnant water usually has other things in it, including […]

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Local Housing Project Awarded Assistance

July 3, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– A housing project in Spirit Lake has been awarded some financial assistance through the Iowa Finance Authority. Community Housing Initiatives has been awarded $660,000 in housing tax credits and will be getting a little more than $953,000 through what’s known as the “HOME” program. The assistance will go toward construction of some new […]

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