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Some Buildings In Downtown Spencer Heavily Damaged By Fire Being Renovated
March 20, 2024
(Spencer)– Some buildings in downtown Spencer that were heavily damaged in a fire a couple of years ago are coming back to life. The Spencer City Council Monday evening approved a $50,000 allocation to assist M & M Grand Ventures in securing a Catalyst Grant to revitalize the buildings located at 215, 217, 219 and […]
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Trial Set For Woman Accused Of Overdosing Patients At A Local Hospital
March 20, 2024
(Spencer)– A northwest Iowa woman has pleaded not guilty to charges that she allegedly overdosed patients while working at a local hospital. Court documents show 36-year-old Rachel Martinez, of Peterson, Iowa, faces six charges including four counts of wanton neglect of a dependent adult by a caretaker. The other two counts are drug-related charges. Court […]
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Wild Rose Casino & Hotel to present Fleetwood Mask March 21 in Emmetsburg
March 19, 2024
(Emmetsburg)-It’s the music of Fleetwood Mac Thursday night in Emmetsburg. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Wild Rose Casino and Hotel will present Fleetwood Mask – The World’s Premiere Fleetwood Mac Tribute Thursday evening. Guitarist Christopher Zerbe says the band is endorsed by the legendary Mick Fleetwood. “About 7 or 8 years ago, the band […]
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City Of Estherville Utility Window To Be Closed Several Days
March 19, 2024
(Estherville)– The city of Estherville is advising residents that the utility office window will be closed beginning at 4:00 pm this Thursday, March 21st, with regular hours resuming Monday, March 25th. They add that web payments and those made over the phone will also be unavailable until Saturday, March 23rd. City officials say it’s due […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Approve Plans For Center Lake Paving Project
March 19, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors this (Tues.) morning approved plans for a paving project for a road on the south side of Center Lake. County Engineer Cole Budach says it will consist of milling of what’s left of any existing pavement, replacing it with a new surface… Budach says they’re also working […]
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NW Iowa Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charge
March 19, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Rock Valley man has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 58-year-old Terrance Buescher entered the plea Friday, admitting that from April 2022 through January 2023, he was involved in the distribution of at least 20 pounds of […]
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A Set Of Stoplights In Downtown Estherville Could Be On The Way Out
March 19, 2024
(Estherville)– The Estherville City Council Monday evening discussed the possibility of removing some stoplights at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and 6th Street in the city’s downtown area. City Administrator Penny Clayton says they’ve become obsolete… The operator of a nearby daycare facility expressed concern over the possible removal of the stoplights… The council […]
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LRH Named Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital
March 19, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Another area hospital has been named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital in the country. Lakes Regional Healthcare made the cut for the honor from the National Rural Health Association. LRH President and CEO Jason Harrington says it’s in addition to the hospital also being named a Top 100 Rural and Community […]
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Taxation Letters About To Hit Mailboxes
March 19, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Property taxpayers across Iowa are receiving notifications in the mail from their local County Auditor about tax rates. It’s the first time such notices have been sent and is the result of a recent change in state law. Dickinson County Auditor Lori Pedersen says it will include information on proposed city, school district […]
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