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Bystanders Avert Potential Tragedy
April 17, 2024
(Spencer)– Officials say the quick actions of some bystanders likely prevented a tragedy this (Wednesday) morning in Spencer. Fire Chief Jesse Coulson says crews were called shortly before 10:00 am to 1111 12th Street Southeast after getting a report of flames and smoke coming from the siding of a house. Coulson says a small fire […]
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Gillnetting Operations On Iowa Great Lakes Took Only A Couple Of Nights This Year
April 17, 2024
(Orleans)– Gillnetting operations on the Iowa Great Lakes have concluded for another year. Kim Hawkins, Fishery Manager at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Hatchery in Orleans, tells KUOO news the conditions turned out being ideal… She says that was a record as far as how long it took… Hawkins adds the quality of […]
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Plans For Some New And Approved Amenities In Spencer Are Moving Forward
April 17, 2024
(Spencer)– Plans by the city of Spencer for some new amenities are moving forward. The City Council this week approved a design agreement with an engineering firm to come up with detailed plans and specs. Parks and Recreation Director Bob Fullhart… The professional service agreement with Bolten and Menk is for an amount not to […]
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Man Wanted By Nebraska Authorities In Child Sex Abuse Case Arrested In Fostoria
April 17, 2024
(Spencer)– A Fostoria man wanted by authorities in Nebraska for allegedly sexually abusing a child has been taken into custody. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Dustin Sargent was arrested around 7:30 pm Tuesday. Authorities say Sargent was wanted on the warrant from Humboldt county, Nebraska for sexual assault of a child, 3rd degree. […]
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Deadline To Apply For Walleye Weekend Grants Is Quickly Approaching
April 17, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– With Walleye Weekend now just a few weeks away comes a reminder of an important deadline. Kiley Zankowski of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says the deadline to apply for grants funded by proceeds from the event is Friday, May 3rd… Any 501C-3 entity can apply. Forms are available at […]
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Dickinson County Treasurer Issues Reminder About Property Tax Credits
April 17, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office is now accepting the 2024 Iowa Property Tax Credit Claims for property tax assistance for the September 2024/March 2025 Property tax payments. Treasurer Kris Rowley says several different programs are available for those meeting certain income guidelines. One is for those 65 or older and those who are […]
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Storms Prompt Tornado Warnings, But No Touchdowns Reported Locally
April 16, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– Severe thunderstorms and the threat for possible tornadoes late this (Tues.) afternoon prompted the issuance of numerous tornado warnings in northwest Iowa, including one for Dickinson county and northwestern Clay county. That particular warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls around 4:00 pm. It expired at 4:30. Dickinson County […]
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Emmet County Traffic Stop Lands Arkansas Man In Jail On Multiple Charges
April 16, 2024
(Estherville)– An Arkansas man has been charged in connection with a traffic stop April 6th west of Estherville. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle around 2:00 am that morning for speeding. A subsequent investigation resulted in the driver, 37-year-old Casablanca Splunge of Little Rock, Arkansas, being arrested on charges […]
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