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H-LP School Board Reviews Conceptual Drawing For New Elementary School
February 1, 2024
(Lake Park)– The Harris-Lake Park School Board Wednesday evening reviewed conceptual drawings for the new elementary school to be constructed on to the existing middle school-high school facility. The plans, still somewhat preliminary, reflect input from teachers, staff and administrators. Superintendent Gary Richardson says they include many unique features… Richardson says security features are included […]
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Iowa Lakes Corridor Dev. Corp. Announces Business Recognition Award Winners
January 31, 2024
(Spencer)– The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has announced the winners of its 2024 Business Recognition Awards. Sara Taylor of the Spencer Regional Hospital Foundation was named Young Professional of the Year; Nate Kraft of Krafty’s Meat Market of Milford was named Entrepreneur of the Year; the Small Business Excellence Award went to Carstensen’s Meats […]
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New Program Offered To Assist With Home Repairs
January 31, 2024
(Spencer)– The State of Iowa is starting a new pilot program to help people whose income was affected by the pandemic — to make repairs to their homes. Kristin Westerman is a Housing Planner/Grant Administrator for Northwest Iowa Planning and Development in Spencer… Westerman says the funding comes from the Iowa Finance Authority. She says […]
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Amber Alert Ends Following Stand-Off In Plymouth County
January 31, 2024
(Remsen)– An Amber Alert for a child who was taken by his father Tuesday from a school in Jefferson ended following a pursuit and stand-off in Plymouth county. According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, the situation started when the Jefferson Police Department requested assistance with a kidnapping case. Officials say 34-year-old Brandon Duong […]
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Humane Society of Northwest Iowa to hold Annual BINGO Fundraiser February 4
January 30, 2024
(Spirit Lake)-A big fundraiser is on tap this coming weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa will hold their annual BINGO Fundraiser on Sunday at the Dickinson County Expo Center in Spirit Lake.Shelter Manager Hailey Dirks says a wide variety of prizes have been donated for the cause. “We have […]
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Spirit Lake Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $10,000 Worth Of Items From Rental Unit
January 30, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A Spirit Lake woman is accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of items from a rental unit she had been staying in. 62-year-old Heather Hopkins Smith Tappan was arrested Monday by police in Spencer on a warrant. She was charged with theft in the 1st degree, a class “C” felony. Tappan was […]
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ILCC Faculty Members Receive Special Recognition
January 30, 2024
(Estherville)– Two faculty members at Iowa Lakes Community College have received some special recognition. Kathy Muller, Executive Director of Human Resources, received the Outstanding Staff Award, and Michael Gengler, Wind Energy and Turbine Technology Program Coordinator, was presented with the Outstanding Faculty Award. The awards were presented during the 2023 Community Colleges of Iowa’s Trustee […]
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Iowa DNR To Hold A Meeting Locally To Discuss Hunting, Trapping Seasons & Regs.
January 30, 2024
(Des Moines)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be holding a series of meetings around the state to talk about the recently completed hunting and trapping seasons. Possible changes to rules and regulations will also be discussed along with other topics. One of the sessions will be held at the Maser Monarch Lodge in […]
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Conflict Of Interest Allegations Against A Dickinson County Supervisor Come To A Head
January 30, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Conflict of interest allegations against a County Supervisor came to a head at today’s (Tues.) Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting. The allegations were leveled against Supervisor Tim Fairchild by a group opposed to any new wind turbines going up in the county, siting leases signed by him and his family. Fairchild again […]
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