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City Of Orleans To Implement Curbside Recycling; Drop-Off Site Will Be Going Away

May 14, 2024

(Orleans)– The Orleans City Council Monday voted 5-0 to approve a contract with a new garbage and recycling collection service. It will allow the city to transition to a curbside recycling program once the new contract with Town and Country Disposal goes into effect this coming July 1st. City Clerk Kay Cmelik says it will […]

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Milford Woman Appointed To Vacant Seat On ILCC Board Of Trustees

May 13, 2024

(Estherville)– A Milford woman has been appointed to a vacant seat on the Board of Trustees of Iowa Lakes Community College. Kari Batman is the new representative for District 5. Batman has a strong background in healthcare, education and community service. She is currently the Administrator at Emmet County Public Health. She and her husband […]

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A Former Mayor Of Orleans Is The 2024 Recipient Of ILCC’s Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award

May 13, 2024

(Estherville)– Carlton Mitchell of Orleans man is this year’s recipient of the Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. The honor is presented each year by the Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni and Friends Association. It’s presented to graduates who exemplified outstanding support of community, business and service organizations. The award was established in 1992. Mitchell is […]

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Air Quality Alert Now Issued For NW Iowa & Extended For SW Minnesota

May 13, 2024

(Undated)– Smoke from canadian wildfires is impacting the region. Air quality alerts are in effect now for all of northwest Iowa until 11:00 pm Tuesday. The alert for southwest Minnesota was due to expire at noon today (Mon.) but has now been extended until 11:00 pm tonight (Mon.) The smoke is coming from wildfires that […]

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Storm Lake Man Arrested On Multiple Charges Following Incident This Past Weekend

May 13, 2024

(Storm Lake)– A Storm Lake man has been arrested on multiple charges following a burglary/assault incident over the weekend in that city. Storm Lake police say 40-year-old Jorge Torres Gonzalez entered an apartment without permission at approximately 4pm Saturday, threatened to kill a female occupant, and then assaulted her. During the altercation, Torres Gonzalez allegedly […]

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Her Majesty The Queen II Is Returning To The Water Today (Mon. May 13th)

May 13, 2024

(Arnolds Park)– The Queen II is returning to the water today (Mon.). Crews could be seen this (Mon.) morning working to refloat the excursion boat at the Arnolds Park waterfront following a winter and spring of restoration work and renovations. As we reported previously public cruises are currently scheduled to start the weekend of May […]

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Grand Opening Set For New ISU Extension & Outreach Facility In Clay County

May 13, 2024

(Spencer)– A grand opening will be held June 17th for the new building that houses the Clay County Extension Council and ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County staff. The event will be held that day from 4:00 until 6:00 pm with light refreshments and tours being provided. The new facility is located at 1515 West […]

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Absentee Voting For June 4th Primary Gets Underway Wednesday (May 15th)

May 13, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– Absentee voting for the June 4th primary election gets underway this Wednesday, May 15th. Jordan Moyer oversees elections at the Dickinson County Auditor’s Office. She tells KUOO news there’s been a change in the location for in-person absentee voting for not only the primary election, but also for the general election coming up […]

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Spirit Lake Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges

May 13, 2024

(Spirit Lake)– A Spirit Lake man is in jail on multiple drug charges. 36-year-old Tyrell Polk was arrested Friday by the Okoboji Police Department following an ongoing drug investigation. Polk is accused in criminal complaints of selling cocaine to undercover officers in September, 2023; December, 2023 and January of this year. The transactions allegedly involved […]

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Pearson Lakes Art Center to present The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie on Thursday, May 16

May 13, 2024

(Okoboji)-There’s a special film on tap Thursday night. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: Pearson Lakes Art Center will present The Day The Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie Thursday evening. Connie Valens, sister of Richie Valens, appears in the film. “I was in Clear Lake and somebody said, hey – are you […]

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