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Spencer City Council Approves 1st Reading Of Proposed Changes For ROW Usage Requests
February 6, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer City Council Monday evening approved the first reading of an ordinance revising the process to be followed by those requesting the use of city right-of-way for special events. City Manager Dan Gifford says it changes the process used in obtaining permits for such a purpose… The matter needs to come back to […]
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This Year’s Battle Of The Bartenders Reached A Major Milestone
February 6, 2024
OKOBOJI— Each year, locals and tourists head to the frozen lakes to celebrate Winter Games, a unique weekend full of winter festivities. At this year’s 44th annual Winter Games, Parks Marina reached a milestone with the Battle of the Bartenders event, held Jan. 25. Raising $24,408 in one hour alone, the 10th Annual Battle of […]
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Review Plans For Renovation Of Veteran’s Memorial Plaza
February 6, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning reviewed plans for renovations of the veteran’s memorial plaza at the northeast entrance to the courthouse. Veterans Services Coordinator Spring Jones says the plans that were presented today (Tues.) represent months of meetings with a committee of veterans… She says a key part of […]
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Collision Near Harris Injures Estherville Man
February 6, 2024
(Harris)– A two-vehicle collision Monday south of Harris injured an Estherville man. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Blake Enderson of Estherville was driving a 2021 Rockport FedEx van westbound on County Road A-22 and 28-year-old Dylan Huisenga of South Sioux City, Nebraska was driving a 2022 Dodge Ram 2500 northbound on Wilson Avenue […]
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Estherville City Council Adopts New Zoning District
February 6, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening gave final approval to the adoption of a new zoning district. The new Commercial Residential District is being established for an area on the southwest side of the city. Zoning Administrator Greg Van Langen reminded the council and several residents in attendance of the intent of the new […]
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Former Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey Passes Away
February 6, 2024
(Des Moines)– Former Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey has passed away at the age of 64. Northey, a Spirit Lake native, served as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture from 2007 to 2018. He then served as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 2018-2021. Governor Kim Reynolds issued a […]
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Humane Society Of NW Iowa Raising Matching Funds For Grant To Renovate The Shelter’s Dog Area
February 5, 2024
(Milford)– The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa has been awarded a $15,000 matching grant from Andrea Waitt Carlton to make improvements to its dog area at its facility in Milford. The organization’s Melanie Becker says it’s housed in what’s known as the “Chelsea Building” that was constructed in 1996… Becker says the dog area is […]
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Estherville Woman Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charge
February 5, 2024
(Sioux City)– An Estherville woman has been sentenced to two and-a-half years in federal prison on a firearms charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 22-year-old Jodeci Holmes was sentenced last week after having pled guilty in September of last year to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The charge stems from a […]
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ILCC Seeking Nominations For Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award
February 5, 2024
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College is accepting nominations for the 31st annual Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. The award was established in 1992 to recognize alumni who have made exceptional contributions to the community, business, school and service clubs. Hall was a 1968 alumnus of Iowa Lakes and assistant football coach known for his outstanding […]
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