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Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
January 8, 2024
(Sheldon)– Possible injuries were reported in a rear-end collision Sunday on Highway 18 in O’Brien county that involved a driver reading a text message on their phone. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says 30-year-old Allyson Moser of Sanborn was driving a 2008 Ford Taurus and was looking at her phone when she collided with the […]
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Randy Feenstra Will Face Primary Challenge
January 6, 2024
(Sheldon)– Congressman Randy Feenstra will face a primary challenge. Former Army Ranger and CIA operations officer Kevin Virgil on Thursday announced he’s running as a Republican for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. Virgil is a native of O’Brien county. He says that his campaign is founded on the principles of true conservatism, emphasizing Iowa’s need for […]
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New Research Is Out On Cancer Rates In Iowa
January 5, 2024
(Undated)– New research shows rural Iowans get cancer less often than their urban counterparts but die from it more frequently. There are several factors at play. Breast cancer is more prevalent in urban populations in Iowa than in rural ones. And there is a higher rate of colorectal and lung cancer in rural populations. Despite […]
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Voting Has Concluded And The Results Are In For Winter Games Cheerleaders
January 5, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Voting for this year’s University of Okoboji Winter Games cheerleaders has concluded and the results are in. This year’s eight cheerleaders will include Rob Catlin, Kolette Delperdang, Charlie Leissler, Katie Luinstra, Rob Rodriguez, Brandon Vodraska, Heath Williams, and Vicki Willison. Kiley Zankowski, Director of Marketing and Events for the Iowa Great Lakes Area […]
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Spencer Man Sentenced On Federal Child Porn Charge
January 5, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has been sentenced to a little more than four years in federal prison on a charge of possession of child pornography. 42-year-old Leighton Jones pleaded guilty to the charge in August, 2023 and was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. Evidence showed that between January 1st, 2012 […]
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Area School Superintendents Address Shooting At Perry High School
January 4, 2024
(Spencer)– Administrators and Superintendents at some area school districts are offering their thoughts on Thursday’s school shooting in Perry. Area superintendents say they want families to know that school officials are in close contact with local law enforcement, even though the incident in Perry was said to be isolated. They add the safety of students, […]
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Spencer Hospital Records Its First Birth Of 2024
January 4, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer Hospital has recorded its first birth of 2024. Liam Lopez was born at 4:00 am Wednesday, January 3rd. His parents are Jessica Rojas and Juan Lopez. Liam weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces and measured at 18.25 inches long. Dr. Nathaniel Meyer of Avera Medical Group Spencer delivered the healthy baby boy. Liam is […]
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Prairie Lakes AEA Relocates Its Storm Lake Operations To New Site
January 4, 2024
(Storm Lake)– The Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency has relocated its Storm Lake office to a new and improved facility at 2004 Expansion Boulevard. Officials with the agency say it’s part of their commitment to enhance services and to create an even more conducive workplace for employees. The new location includes a new hearing booth […]
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Okoboji Foundation Now Accepting Applications For 2024 Grant Cycle
January 4, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The Okoboji Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2024 grant cycle. Foundation President Mindy Gress says nonprofits in the Iowa Great Lakes Area are encouraged to submit requests… Gress says they’ll have about $350,000 in funds available for grants this year… Grant applications can be found at okobojifoundation.org and may also be […]
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Spencer Fire/Rescue Awarded Grant To Purchase Some Special Equipment
January 4, 2024
(Spencer)– Spencer Fire & Rescue has been awarded a grant to purchase a device that detects the amount of anhydrous ammonia that’s in the air. Chief Jesse Coulson says they received a $3,000 grant for the equipment… Coulson says they’ll also be purchasing some items to assist in calibrating the new device.
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Utility Scam Alert
January 4, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Another scam alert to pass along. We’ve been hearing reports from residents and even some businesses in the area receiving phone calls from someone purporting to be with their utility provider, claiming you are delinquent in paying your bill and demanding immediate payment. Officials say it’s a scam and another attempt to gain […]
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