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Jackson County Authorities Investigate Possible Scam
January 19, 2024
(Jackson)- A possible scam was reported to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday. Deputies responded to a report on 1:20 pm Tuesday, when a male called a local pastor and stated that he had just been released from prison in Waseca around three weeks ago. The male was trying to travel to Chicago, but […]
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City Of Spirit Lake Reminds Residents Of Snow Removal & Snowmobile/ATV, UTV Ordinances
January 19, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Officials with the city of Spirit Lake are reminding residents of the city’s snow removal ordinance. Code Enforcement Administrator Clyde Ihrke says he’s been fielding some complaints about sidewalks in both the residential and downtown areas not being shoveled in a timely manner… He says you have 18 hours following a snow event […]
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Spencer Chamber Announces Dates For 2024 Eggs & Issues Forums
January 19, 2024
(Spencer)– The Spencer Chamber of Commerce has announced the dates for its Eggs & Issues legislative forums for 2024. They’re scheduled for January 27th, February 24th and March 23rd. All will be held in the council chambers at Spencer City Hall. Each will start at 9:00 am with the doors opening at 8:30am. The sessions […]
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Trial Pushed Back Again For Man Accused Of Killing An Algona Police Officer
January 19, 2024
(Algona)– Kyle Ricke, the man accused of killing Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram last year, has his trial pushed back for the third time. His first trial date was set in December, then it was pushed back to May, and now it is scheduled for June. It will be in Kossuth County.
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Man Treated For Hypothermia After Getting Locked Out Of His Vehicle
January 18, 2024
(Algona)– A rural Algona man was treated for severe hypothermia after he was accidentally locked out of his vehicle which had become stuck in a snow drift on a Kossuth county road. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year-old Michael Riggert left his home with the family dog a little after midnight Tuesday morning. The […]
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Dickinson County Snowhawks to hold Vintage Show and Shine January 20
January 18, 2024
(Milford)-The Dickinson County Snowhawks are holding a special event this weekend. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Dickinson County Snowhawks will hold a Vintage Show and Shine at Oak Hill Outdoor on Saturday.Publicity Director Jantina Carney says the show will feature a special vintage snowmobile. “It’ll be happening at Oak Hill Outdoor this Saturday from […]
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Trout Stocking Takes Place At A Lake Near Sioux Rapids
January 18, 2024
(Sioux Rapids)– Trout was recently stocked at Gabrielson Park’s Gustafson Lake near Sioux Rapids. According to Buena Vista County Conservation Board Director Greg Johnson, the stocking took place right before Christmas, but the announcement wasn’t made at that time due to poor ice conditions. Most of the fish stocked at Gabrielson ranged from weighing three-quarters […]
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Former Spencer Resident & Y100 Morning Host Wins An Emmy
January 18, 2024
(Los Angeles)– A huge honor for a former Spencer resident and Y100 morning host. Jon Armond has won a 2024 Emmy Award for “Outstanding Narration in a TV Series” for his work with the NFL’s New York Jets on CBS. Armond narrates the program, titled “One Jets Drive”… Armond has done voiceover work for a […]
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Extreme Cold Has Quickly Thickened The Ice On Area Lakes
January 18, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The cold weather has resulted in a lot of ice being made on area lakes. Dan Dirks is a local Conservation Officer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. He says the average thickness on the Iowa Great Lakes ranges from 6 to 10 inches right now… Dirks adds there are some areas […]
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