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Trump Wins Iowa Caucuses By Large Margin
January 16, 2024
(Des Moines)– Former President Donald Trump has won the 2024 Iowa Caucuses. Of the more than 110-thousand Iowans battling the cold Monday night, Trump garnered around 51 percent of the vote. 21 percent of Iowans caucusing voted for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, finishing second ahead of the former governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley by […]
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Dickinson Co. P & Z Votes To Send Proposed Pipeline Ordinance And Changes To Wind Turbine Conditional Uses To Supervisors
January 15, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– A proposed ordinance that would regulate the placement of pipelines in Dickinson county is headed to the board of supervisors. With one member abstaining, the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted to send the measure to the supervisors. Dickinson County Planning and Zoning Coordinator Megan Kardell says it establishes setbacks, among other things… […]
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Fire Officials Say Cause Of Monarch Cove Fire Remains Uncertain
January 15, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The cause of Saturday’s fire that destroyed one house and heavily damaged a second one in the Monarch Cove area on the northeast side of West Lake Okoboji remains uncertain. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says he met with the State Fire Marshal this (Monday) morning at the scene but he says […]
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Fostoria & Spencer Fire Depts. Battle Machine Shed Fire
January 14, 2024
(Fostoria)– Fire has pretty much destroyed a machine shed about half-way between Spencer and Fostoria. The Fostoria and Spencer Fire Departments were called around 9:30 this (Sunday) morning to 2935 Highway 71 and found smoke coming from the structure, which quickly became fully involved in fire. No injuries were reported. There was no immediate word […]
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Firefighters Battle Multiple House Fires In Monarch Cove Area In Frigid Temps.
January 14, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Firefighters from four different area departments battled multiple house fires Saturday in the Monarch Cove area on the northeast side of West Lake Okoboji. Spirit Lake Fire Chief Pat Daly says his department received the initial page around 4:30 pm and soon after requested assistance from the Arnolds Park-Okoboji, Milford, and Lake Park […]
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***BREAKING NEWS*** Dickinson County Pulling Plows At 2:30 pm Today (Sat.)
January 13, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Dickinson county will be pulling its plows off the road effective at 2:30 pm this (Sat.) afternoon due to poor visibility. County Engineer Cole Budach says crews will resume plowing operations at 6:30 am Sunday. Dickinson County officials say roads may become impassable and travel is not recommended.
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Local Man To Fill Vacancy On Revenue Estimating Conference
January 13, 2024
(Des Moines)– A local man with a distinguished background in banking and finances has been selected to fill a vacancy on the Revenue Estimating Conference. The Iowa Department of Management announced today (Friday) Jeff Plagge of Arnolds Park will fill the seat as a public member. That seat was previously held by David Underwood who […]
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Spirit Lake Firefighters Battle Semi Fire In Zero Degree Weather
January 12, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– No injuries have been reported in a semi fire this (Friday) afternoon in Spirit Lake. The Spirit Lake Fire Department was called a little after 12 Noon to the scene near Wal-Mart in Spirit Lake. The tractor of the semi was reported as being totally engulfed when firefighters arrived. There’s been no word […]
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A Utility Provider In The Region Is Reporting Big Increase In Scams
January 12, 2024
MidAmerican Energy customers this past week reported a higher-than-average number of utility scam incidents that collectively resulted in several thousand dollars in losses. A news release from MidAmerican says with the extreme cold that’s forecast for the area the next few days, the company is concerned the number of victims may increase further as scammers […]
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