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Bill In Iowa Legislature Would Make It Illegal To Have A Cell Phone In Your Hand While Driving
February 14, 2024
(Des Moines)– Drivers would be banned from holding a cell phone while behind the wheel under a bill in the Iowa Legislature. Drivers would only be able to use a phone while behind the wheel through a voice-activated or hands-free mode. The bill would also ban state or local governments from using traffic enforcement cameras […]
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Supervisors Want Joint Meeting With P & Z On Proposed Revisions For Wind Turbines
February 13, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson County Supervisors also today (Tues.) held a public hearing on proposed recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission for revisions to conditional uses for the construction of any new wind turbines in the county. Some expressed opposition to any new wind turbines being put up at all, again calling for a moratorium. […]
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Dickinson Supervisors Refer Proposed Pipeline Ordinance Back To P & Z
February 13, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The portion of a proposed Dickinson county ordinance that would establish more stringent setbacks for carbon pipelines is headed back to the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission. The supervisors took the action on a 4-1 vote following a public hearing this (Tues.) morning. Supervisor Kim Wermersen says he is concerned the currently proposed […]
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ELC School Board To Seek Proposals From Consultants For Superintendent Search
February 13, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville-Lincoln Central School Board Monday evening officially accepted the resignation of Superintendent Tara Paul. As we reported previously, Paul has been hired as the new Superintendent at the Indianola Community School District. She begins her duties there this coming July 1st. The ELC School Board decided Monday evening to seek proposals from consultant […]
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Lake Park City Officials Again Hear Call For Stricter Zoning Ordinances Around Silver Lake
February 13, 2024
(Lake Park)– It was nearly standing room only at Monday evening’s Lake Park City Council meeting as city officials again heard a call for tighter zoning ordinances around Silver Lake. Del Lassen of the Silver Lake Park Improvement Corporation told the council it’s imperative to protect the lake given the future development that’s likely to […]
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Ongoing Drug Investigation Results In Arrest Of Rural Estherville Man
February 12, 2024
(Estherville)– An ongoing investigation into a drug case has resulted in the arrest of a rural Estherville man. A press release from the Estherville Police Department says arrest warrants were issued January 24th for 41-year-old Jesse Kinney, charging him with two counts of delivery of methamphetamine, both class “D” felonies, and two counts of gatherings […]
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No Injuries Reported In Vehicle Fire
February 12, 2024
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported in a fire early this (Monday) afternoon that destroyed a pickup in Spencer. The Spencer Fire Department was called shortly after 12:30 pm to Asher Motors at 228 11th Street southeast. Upon arriving firefighters found the engine compartment and cab completely engulfed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Multiple Arrests Made In Sheldon With Assistance Of HEAT Tactical Team
February 12, 2024
(Sheldon)– Four people were taken into custody, and theft and drug charges have been filed on two of them, in an incident in Sheldon. Police there say they were notified Friday evening of a wanted subject who was staying at a residence in the 200 block of 8th Street in central Sheldon. The High risk […]
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First Funnel Deadline Of Iowa Legislative Session Is This week
February 12, 2024
(Des Moines)– Funnel week is where Iowa bills live or die at the Iowa State Capitol. This week is the first funnel week deadline of the legislative session. Bills that are not moved forward by Friday will be dropped. Some of the bills being considered include one that would increase penalties for swatting, false reports […]
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