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Sheldon Man Sentenced On Federal Child Porn Charge
April 19, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Sheldon man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of child pornography. 22-year-old Henry Araica-Gonzalez was sentenced Thursday to 12 years. Evidence showed that in February 2023 a minor victim disclosed a sexual relationship with Araica-Gonzalez, leading to an investigation. Law enforcement executed a search warrant and that […]
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Okoboji Blue Water Festival to feature Keynote Speakers Art Cullen and Chris Jones
April 18, 2024
(Arnolds Park)-The Okoboji Blue Water Festival has announced a couple of distinguished speakers who will share The Keynote Address at this year’s festival. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Okoboji Blue Water Festival has announced that two speakers will address water quality issues at this year’s festival.Co-Chair Greg Drees explains. “We decided after discussing it […]
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Spencer House Fire Injures A Dog
April 18, 2024
(Spencer)– Fire today (Thurs.) damaged a home in Spencer after a stove burner accidentally got turned on. Fire Chief Jesse Coulson says crews were called to 1013 West 5th Street a little after 9:00 am after getting a report of a structure fire with animals in the house. Coulson says the Spencer Police Department and […]
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City Administrator Of Jackson Matt Skaret Moving To Same Job In Fairmont
April 18, 2024
(Jackson)- Jackson will soon have a new face in the position of City Administrator, but Matt Skaret is not quite done with the role as he gets ready to move to Fairmont taking the same position there. Skaret says he’s proud of the work done during his tenure… He also spoke about the new role […]
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Body Of 15-Year-Old Boy Found In A SW Minnesota Lake
April 18, 2024
(Eagle Lake, MN)– Authorities in Cottonwood County say the body of a 15-year-old boy has been found in Eagle Lake. The body was found about four feet underwater Wednesday morning. The boy was reportedly canoeing with his sister on Monday when he jumped into the water to try to retrieve a lost oar. The Cottonwood […]
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LRH Emphasizing Important Role Of Volunteers
April 18, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Officials at Lakes Regional Healthcare are emphasizing the important role volunteers play at their facility as we approach the observance of Volunteers Week April 22nd-26th. LRH Vice President of Marketing and Retail Services Jennifer Gustafson says volunteers help out in several areas of the hospital… She says about 50 volunteers help with those […]
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Spencer Man Sentenced On Federal Drug Charge
April 18, 2024
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man will spend more than 13 years behind bars after being sentenced Wednesday on a federal drug charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa says 57-year-old Todd Williams of Spencer pleaded guilty November 1st, 2023, to a charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. It stems […]
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Preparations Underway For Flagfest In Spencer
April 18, 2024
(Spencer)– Plans are being finalized for this year’s Flagfest celebration in Spencer June 7th-9th. Blake Goss of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce says most of the activities this year will be headquartered at North School Park… Goss says the parade route will remain the same as in past years.
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Study Ranks Several NW Iowa Counties As Best To Live In
April 18, 2024
(Undated)– Several northwest Iowa counties have made Stacker.com’s list of the top 30 in the state to live in. Dickinson county is ranked 15th. Others in the area making the list include Sioux county at 6th; O’Brien county 21st and Buena Vista county which is ranked 24th. Story county is the top-ranked Iowa county to […]
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