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A Program In Estherville That Encourages Exterior Improvements To Homes Is Gaining In Popularity
December 13, 2023
(Estherville)– An incentive program in Estherville that provides assistance to residents improving the outside of their homes continues to grow in popularity. The city council recently approved 14 awards through Excel Estherville’s Neighborhood Facade Program. City Administrator Penny Clayton… Clayton says the program is serving two important purposes… In addition to approving the 14 applications, […]
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Agronomist: Growing Season In NW Iowa Saw A Number Of Ups And Downs
December 13, 2023
(Sheldon)– Final numbers are coming in for the 2023 harvest in northwest Iowa. Iowa State University Extension Crop Agronomist says there were a lot of ups and downs during the season… She says the growing season didn’t start out so hot, literally… Ten Napel says most of the region received just enough rain to sustain […]
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DNR Encouraging Safety As Lakes Freeze Over
December 13, 2023
(Orleans)– Anglers are getting ready for ice fishing season as lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa are starting to freeze. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources advises at least four inches of clear ice for fishing and about five inches for ATVs and snowmobiles. The DNR also warns to watch out for […]
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Okoboji Officials Say Speed Radar Sign Is Having Desired Results
December 13, 2023
(Okoboji)– Officials in Okoboji say they’re pleased with the results of a sign that tells you how fast you’re going and if you’re over the speed limit. The sign is located on Stakeout Road near Chalstrom Beach, a short distance from the Dickinson County Trail crossing near McDonalds. Okoboji Police Chief Jason Peterson says they’ve […]
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Highway 18 Collision Sends Two People To The Hospital
December 13, 2023
(Boyden)– Two people were injured in a three vehicle collision Tuesday morning on Highway 18 two miles west of Boyden. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 60-year-old Wade Haarsma of Boyden was driving a 2011 Ford Ranger westbound. Deputies say another vehicle, driven by a 16-year-old from Sheldon, was behind Haarsma and that 57-year-old David […]
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Okoboji City Council Awards Bid On Speier Park Playground Project
December 13, 2023
(Okoboji)– The second time was the charm for a playground project at Speier Park in Okoboji. The city council Tuesday evening awarded a bid on the project after receiving only one bid that came in much higher than expected at a bidletting earlier this year. The council wound up scrapping that bid and started the […]
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Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting An Algona Police Officer Has Trial Pushed Back
December 13, 2023
(Algona)– The Algona man charged with murdering a police officer in that community will now go to trial on May 14, 2024, in Kossuth County. Kyle Ricke, who is accused of killing Officer Cram back in September 2023, was originally scheduled to go to trial on Dec. 13, 2023. Ricke has already pleaded not guilty […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Hear Judicial Update; Considering Request For Additional Security
December 12, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County Supervisors today (Tues.) heard an update from Judge Carl Petersen of Judicial District 3A. He says it’s an especially challenging time for the court system as they are experiencing an increase in cases and a decrease in staff and funding from the state… Judge Petersen says they’re also seeing a jump […]
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Ruthven Woman Snags Nice Lottery Prize
December 12, 2023
A Ruthven woman has won a big lottery prize. Rebecca Johnson won a Jackpot Party Progressive InstaPlay Jackpot prize of nearly 39-thousand dollars. Johnson purchased her winning ticket at Bully’s Bar and Grill in Ruthven. She claimed her prize Friday at the Iowa Lottery’s Storm Lake regional office. The Jackpot Party Progressive Jackpot starts at […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Talk About Possible Dissolution Of A Drainage District
December 12, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– There was discussion at today’s (Tues.) Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting about the possible dissolution of drainage district 50. It stems from an issue with branch 33 of that district, on the north edge of Milford. A business owner in that area several years ago petitioned for work to be done after […]
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