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Spencer City Council Adopts Revised Flood Plain Maps
January 4, 2024
(Spencer)– Some revisions have been made to the flood plain zoning map in the city of Spencer. City Manager Dan Gifford says it stems from requirements on the state and federal levels that need to be met in order for Spencer residents to be able to purchase flood insurance… The city council Tuesday approved the […]
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First Baby Of 2024 Born At Lakes Regional Healthcare
January 4, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The first baby of 2024 has been delivered at Lakes Regional Healthcare. Jonathan Tenoch was born at 7:03 am Tuesday, January 2nd. His parents are Paula Arellano and Jose Sanchez of Spirit Lake. Jonathon weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and 19 inches long. Lakes Regional Healthcare and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spirit […]
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Single Vehicle Crash Injures Sheldon Man
January 4, 2024
(Sheldon)– A Sheldon man was injured Wednesday when a vehicle he was driving went into a ditch and struck a tree, coming to rest on its top. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Edwin Castro was driving a 2006 Mazda northbound on McKinley Avenue about three miles north of Sheldon when the crash occurred. […]
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Nominations Announced For 2024 U Of O Winter Games Cheerleaders
January 3, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– Nominations have been announced for this year’s University of Okoboji Winter Games Cheerleaders. You can see the complete list by clicking here. Voting Voting is open 9am – 5pm January 3rd & 4th in person at the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Office in Arnolds Park or online with confirmation of […]
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Natural Resource Commission To Consider Major Wetland Restoration Project In Iowa Great Lakes Area
January 3, 2024
(Des Moines)– The Natural Resources Commission of the Iowa DNR will consider a major wetland restoration project in the Iowa Great Lakes at their meeting later this month. The group will consider awarding a bid on a project that involves a 78-acre waterfowl protection area in what is known as the “Okoboji View Wetland Complex”, […]
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Collision Involving A Vehicle And Semi Sends One Person To The Hospital
January 3, 2024
(Spencer)– One person was taken to the hospital Tuesday when a vehicle collided with a semi in Clay county. Authorities say Robert Raymer of Spencer was driving a 2019 Subaru southbound on County Road M-27 south of Everly. Deputies say Raymer’s vehicle crossed the center line and collided with a northbound 2018 Freightliner semi driven […]
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Spencer City Council Tables Action On ROW Special Events Use; Adopts Urban Renewal Revisions
January 3, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Tuesday evening tabled action on an ordinance that would regulate the use of public right-of-way for special events or commercial purposes. Councilman Brian Balk said he wants more research first… The city recently has had some requests for special events in places like alleys and streets. On another matter, the […]
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Iowa D.O.T Recommending Changes To Traffic Laws
January 3, 2024
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Department of Transportation is recommending changes to state traffic laws, after nearly 380 people died on Iowa roads in 2023. A safety plan by the Iowa Department of Transportation lays out ways state lawmakers could lower that number, like banning drivers from using their phones behind the wheel, requiring all passengers […]
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City Of Estherville Considering A New Zoning District
January 3, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Tuesday set February 5th as the date for a public hearing on a proposal that would add a new classification to the city’s zoning ordinance. City Administrator Penny Clayton says the new Commercial Residential Classification would be limited to a specific area on the city’s south side (see map below)… […]
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