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Fire Destroys Mobile Home
January 13, 2025
(Milford)– No injuries were reported in a fire early Sunday at Pioneer Trailer Court in Milford. The Milford Fire Department was called to lot 307 at 1411 6th Street just after 3:30 am. Officials say two firefighter EMT’s and an ambulance from Lakes Regional Healthcare were already at the trailer court for an unrelated medical […]
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Abben Cancer Center Opening Outreach Clinic
January 13, 2025
(Spencer)– Abben Cancer Center of Spencer Hospital is expanding its services. It was announced today (Mon.) the center will be opening an outreach clinic at Pocahontas Community Hospital February 28th. Oncologist Dr. Luis Cuervo will see patients at that location twice a month. According to a press release, the initial services at the Pocahontas outreach […]
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O’Brien County Was No. 1 In Iowa For Tourism Growth In 2023
January 13, 2025
(Primghar)– An economic impact report issued in October by Iowa Tourism took one northwest Iowa by county by complete surprise. The numbers show visitor spending in O’Brien county increased by a whopping 18.7 percent in 2023 compared to 2022. Kiana Johnson is the Executive Director of the O’Brien County Economic Development Corporation which serves as […]
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Iowa Lakes Corridor Dev. Corp. Announces Luncheon Speakers
January 13, 2025
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has announced the keynote speakers for this year’s Business Recognition Luncheon coming up later this month. They are Kyle Norris, Executive Dean at Iowa Lakes Community College, and Scott Siepker, an actor, writer and filmmaker. The 14th annual Business Recognition Luncheon will be held January 29th at the […]
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Superintendent Of Spencer Community Schools Honored
January 13, 2025
(Spencer)– The leader of a local school district has received some special recognition. The Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association has named Terry Hemann, Superintendent of the Spencer Community School District, as its 2025 Administrator of the Year. A committee of Iowa athletic directors selected Hemann for the award. He was honored at a home […]
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Spirit Lake-Superior Fire Dept. Responds To Very Minor Electrical Fire At Wal-Mart
January 11, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– There were no injuries and very little to no damage in a minor fire this (Saturday) morning at the Spirit Lake Wal-Mart store. Spirit Lake-Superior Fire Chief Pat Daly says they were called to the Meat Department in the grocery area around 9:45 am… Daly says the store wasn’t evacuated and remained open […]
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Car Vs Deer Collision Injures Heron Lake Woman
January 11, 2025
(Heron Lake, Mn.)– A Heron Lake woman was injured when a vehicle she was driving collided with a deer Friday evening. The Minnesota State Patrol says 56-year-old Lori Burdick was driving a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek westbound on Highway 60 in Wilder when she collided with the animal. Burdick was taken to the Windom hospital for […]
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Semi Crash In Sherburn Injures Illinois Man
January 11, 2025
(Sherburn, Mn.)– An Illinois man was injured in a crash Friday evening involving a semi on Highway 4 in Sherburn. The Minnesota State Patrol says 61-year-old Mohammed Suleiman of Hickory Hills, Illinois was driving a 2020 Freightliner. Troopers say he was attempting to pull onto Highway 4 from the Kum ‘n Go station when the […]
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Spencer Man Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charge
January 10, 2025
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has been sentenced to 41 months in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to illegally possessing a firearm. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says Casey Tuttle was sentenced Wednesday. Tuttle had been convicted in 2021 for 3rd degree burglary, possession of methamphetamine…3rd or subsequent […]
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