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Next Phase Of Shoreline Stabilization Is Underway At Silver Lake At Lake Park

March 7, 2024

(Lake Park)– The next phase of a shoreline stabilization project is underway at Silver Lake at Lake Park. Mike Hawkins, a DNR fisheries biologist, says the work on this stage is taking place at Trappers Bay State Park and to the east… Hawkins says they’re requesting people stay out of that area while the work […]

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O’Brien County Collision Sends Two People To The Hospital

March 7, 2024

(Sheldon)– A two vehicle collision Wednesday at the intersection of Highway 18 and Oak Hill Avenue just east of Sheldon sent two people to the hospital. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says vehicles driven by 26-year-old Jonathan Rozeboom of Sheldon and 52-year-old Renee Sterler of Sanborn were both westbound on Highway 18. Deputies say Rozeboom […]

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Emmet County Authorities Release Details Into Recent Drug Arrests

March 7, 2024

(Estherville)– Authorities in Emmet county have released details into two recent drug-related arrests. One of those took place around 3:30 pm February 28th when a deputy spotted a vehicle with expired registration. It was pulled over in the 2500 block of Highway 4. Upon making the stop a deputy discovered controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. […]

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Iowa Court Of Appeals Upholds Life Sentence Of Christian Goyne-Yarns

March 7, 2024

(Des Moines)– The life sentence of Christian Goyne-Yarns of Dickinson County has been upheld by the Iowa Court of Appeals. He was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Shelby Woizeschke in her workplace parking lot. She is the mother of his two children and he appealed, saying there was not enough evidence that […]

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Humane Society of Northwest Iowa seeking Foster Homes during Floor and Kennel Replacement

March 6, 2024

(Milford)-The Humane Society is seeking Foster Homes during the replacement of their kennels. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa is seeking Foster Homes for dogs while their kennels are updated.Shelter Manager Hailey Dirks says, the floor will need to be replaced as well. “With the remodel of the actual kennels, […]

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Summit Carbon Solutions Files With IUB To Expand It’s Proposed Pipeline By 340 Miles

March 6, 2024

(Undated) — Summit Carbon Solutions is increasing its request for carbon pipeline across Iowa to add another 340 miles of pipeline. That’s in addition to the 687 miles already requested. They have filed the new request with the Iowa Utilities Board and plan to hold public meetings in 22 counties, if approved. The addition would […]

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IGL Area Chamber Observes Leap Of Kindness Day By Helping Out Schools

March 6, 2024

(Undated)– The Iowa Great Lake Area Chamber of Commerce participated in this year’s Leap of Kindness Day by distributing donated items to Dickinson county schools. The chamber compiled a list of needed items after contacting the schools and solicited donations by challenging businesses, organizations and individuals. The items included things such as classroom snacks, winter […]

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Storm Lake Robbery Suspect Taken Into Custody

March 6, 2024

(Storm Lake)– A Storm Lake man has been charged with robbery for an incident that allegedly occurred this past weekend in which a handgun was reportedly displayed. Storm Lake police say officers this past Sunday received a report of a robbery that occurred the previous evening outside of a residence in the 200 block of […]

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City Of Spencer, Employee Union, Reach Contract Agreement

March 6, 2024

(Spencer)– The city of Spencer and the union that represents some of its workers have come to terms on a new two year contract. City Manager Dan Gifford says it solely reflects an increase in wages… The city council voted Monday to ratify the new contract, which will be in effect from July 1st, 2024 […]

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Grant Applications Being Accepted For 2024 Walleye Weekend

March 6, 2024

(Arnolds Park)– Grant applications are now open for the 2024 Walleye Weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes. This year’s event kicks off Saturday, May 4th. Over 2,000 anglers from more than 15 states will be vying for their chance to snag one of the ten tagged walleye worth a grand prize of $42,000 this year. […]

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