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Fostoria & Spencer Fire Depts. Battle Machine Shed Fire
January 14, 2024
(Fostoria)– Fire has pretty much destroyed a machine shed about half-way between Spencer and Fostoria. The Fostoria and Spencer Fire Departments were called around 9:30 this (Sunday) morning to 2935 Highway 71 and found smoke coming from the structure, which quickly became fully involved in fire. No injuries were reported. There was no immediate word […]
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Firefighters Battle Multiple House Fires In Monarch Cove Area In Frigid Temps.
January 14, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Firefighters from four different area departments battled multiple house fires Saturday in the Monarch Cove area on the northeast side of West Lake Okoboji. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says his department received the initial page around 4:30 pm and soon after requested assistance from the Arnolds Park-Okoboji, Milford, and Lake Park […]
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***BREAKING NEWS*** Dickinson County Pulling Plows At 2:30 pm Today (Sat.)
January 13, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson county will be pulling its plows off the road effective at 2:30 pm this (Sat.) afternoon due to poor visibility. County Engineer Cole Budach says crews will resume plowing operations at 6:30 am Sunday. Dickinson County officials say roads may become impassable and travel is not recommended.
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Local Man To Fill Vacancy On Revenue Estimating Conference
January 13, 2024
(Des Moines)– A local man with a distinguished background in banking and finances has been selected to fill a vacancy on the Revenue Estimating Conference. The Iowa Department of Management announced today (Friday) Jeff Plagge of Arnolds Park will fill the seat as a public member. That seat was previously held by David Underwood who […]
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Spirit Lake Firefighters Battle Semi Fire In Zero Degree Weather
January 12, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– No injuries have been reported in a semi fire this (Friday) afternoon in Spirit Lake. The Spirit Lake Fire Department was called a little after 12 Noon to the scene near Wal-Mart in Spirit Lake. The tractor of the semi was reported as being totally engulfed when firefighters arrived. There’s been no word […]
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A Utility Provider In The Region Is Reporting Big Increase In Scams
January 12, 2024
MidAmerican Energy customers this past week reported a higher-than-average number of utility scam incidents that collectively resulted in several thousand dollars in losses. A news release from MidAmerican says with the extreme cold that’s forecast for the area the next few days, the company is concerned the number of victims may increase further as scammers […]
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Cell Phone Providers Offer Advice On How To Protect Your Device In The Extreme Cold
January 12, 2024
(Undated)– Cell phone providers say there are some things we should keep in mind if you’re going to be out in the elements with your device. They say it’s important to make sure your device is fully charged as battery power can be significantly reduced in cold temperatures. They also recommend keeping it in a […]
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Brutal Winter Weather Hitting The Area
January 12, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Dangerous and potentially deadly winter weather is impacting the region and will continue to do so in coming days. A winter storm warning is in effect until 3:00 pm this (Fri.) afternoon. That will be replaced with a blizzard warning at that time. It will remain in effect until midnight Saturday night. An […]
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Two Vehicle Crash Results In Multiple Injuries
January 12, 2024
(Estherville)– The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office has released details into a two vehicle collision January 5th that sent four people to the hospital. Sheriff Mike Martens says it happened around 4:30 pm at the intersection of 370th Avenue and 230th Street. He says 71-year-old Martin Juhl of Sherburn was driving a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup […]
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