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DNR Plans To Once Again Stock Trout This Winter At Scharnberg Pond In Spencer
December 19, 2024
(Spencer)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release rainbow trout at nine locations throughout the state this winter in areas that would not support them during the warmer months. One of those is scheduled for February 1st at 12 Noon at Scharnberg Pond in Spencer. The program is supported by the sales of the […]
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Okoboji Community Schools Names Will Dible As New Superintendent
December 18, 2024
(Milford)– The Okoboji Community School District has a new Superintendent. It was announced today (Wed.) Will Dible has been presented an offer for the position and that he’s accepted. His hiring will become official at the January 8th, 2025 school board meeting. Dible previously was principal at Spencer High School and served as director of […]
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ELC Announces Interim Superintendent
December 18, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville-Lincoln Central Community School District has an interim Superintendent. Jeff Dicks will serve in the capacity for the remainder of the current school year. Dicks previously served as Superintendent at Newell-Fonda and has more than 30 years of experience in education. He has an education specialist degree from Wayne State University and a […]
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Okoboji High School Is Number 1 In Iowa In Work-Based Learning
December 18, 2024
(Milford)– Okoboji High School ranks number one among all of the high schools in the state when it comes to work-based learning opportunities. While the rankings were included for the first time in the Iowa Schools Performance Profiles, Principal Brian Downing says work-based learning is far from new for Okoboji High School. He says it […]
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Spencer City Council Approves Agreement For Additional Flood Relief Funds
December 18, 2024
(Spencer)– Some additional financial relief is being made available to some rental and commercial property owners in Spencer impacted by the June flood. The city council Monday evening approved an agreement with the Governor’s office that will allow additional funding from the state. Under the arrangement, the city of Spencer will re-allocate $1.3 million in […]
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Hwy 9 Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
December 18, 2024
(Rock Rapids)– An Ellsworth, Minnesota man was injured in a single vehicle crash Tuesday on Highway 9 near Rock Rapids. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says Conrad Beauvais of Ellsworth was driving a 1999 GMC Jimmy eastbound when he lost control of the vehicle which went into the south ditch. It then overturned, coming to […]
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No Injuries Reported In Kitchen Fire
December 17, 2024
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported in a kitchen fire late Monday afternoon in Spencer. Spencer Fire-Rescue says crews were called a little before 5:00 pm to 1710 4th Avenue West. Firefighters entered the back door of the residence and located the fire in the kitchen on the stove and quickly extinguished it. Crews remained on […]
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Two Dickinson County Supervisors Bid Their Farewells
December 17, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors held their final in-person meeting of 2024 this (Tues.) morning. Outgoing board member Tim Fairchild expressed his appreciation to fellow board members and others he’s worked with while serving as a County Supervisor… Fellow Supervisor Jeff Thee also bid his farewell… Supervisor Chairman Bill Leupold presented Fairchild […]
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