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Dickinson Co. P & Z To Hold Public Hearings On Wind & Pipeline Ordinances January 15th
December 18, 2023
(Spirit Lake)– The Dickinson County Planning and Zoning Commission this (Mon.) afternoon reviewed proposed revisions to conditional use permits proposed for any new construction of wind turbines in the county. One of the proposed changes bringing the most discussion with is new setback requirements, prohibiting turbines from going up within 1.1 times of the tower […]
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Experts Say We Need To Be Extra Vigilant For Scams During The Holidays
December 18, 2023
(Storm Lake)– Area residents are reminded that scammers are out in full force during the holidays. Carol Ehlers, a Human Sciences Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, says a big focus is watching for fake websites or apps… Ehlers says gift card scams can also be problematic for consumers… Ehlers also encourages citizens […]
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El Nino Continues To Intensify; What It Means For Us
December 18, 2023
(Undated)– There’s a new prediction about the upcoming winter. The National Climate Prediction Center says it could be the strongest El Nino in 70-years. Meteorologist Jeff Zogg with the National Weather Service in Des Moines says that typically increases the odds for a warmer, wetter winter in Iowa… Zogg says that can have its drawbacks […]
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NW Iowa Man Arrested In Fatal Crash That Happened Earlier This Year
December 18, 2023
(Orange City)– An Alvord man has been arrested in connection with a deadly crash that happened back on July 30th of this year in Sioux county. Authorities say 21-year-old Kaleb DeBey was driving a vehicle on a Sioux county road when he failed to make a curve. The vehicle went into the ditch, hit a […]
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No Injuries Reported In Spencer House Fire
December 17, 2023
(Spencer)– No injuries were reported in a house fire this (Saturday) afternoon in Spencer. The Spencer Fire Department was called a little after 2:00 pm to 1311 3rd Avenue West. The occupant discovered a fire in a back room of the residence and called 911. Upon arriving firefighters found smoke coming from the eaves of […]
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Single Vehicle Crash Seriously Injures Lakefield Man
December 16, 2023
(Lakefield, Mn.)– A Lakefield man was injured in a single vehicle crash Friday night in Jackson county. The Minnesota State Patrol says 89-year-old Arthur Swanson was driving a 1996 Chevrolet Trailblazer northbound on Highway 86 near 760th Street when the vehicle left the road and rolled. Swanson sustained life threatening injuries in the crash. He […]
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Crash In Buena Vista County Claims Lives Of Two People
December 16, 2023
(Truesdale)– A two vehicle collision this (Friday) morning in Buena Vista county claimed the lives of two people. It happened at the intersection of Highway 71 an 550th Street, east of Truesdale, shortly after 7:00 am. The Iowa State Patrol says 30-year-old Mayra Lopez-Zapala was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Trax eastbound on 550th Street, when […]
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ILCC Trustees Announce Change In Leadership
December 15, 2023
(Estherville)– Trustees of Iowa Lakes Community College have a new leader. Arden Kinnander, representing District 1, has been appointed Board President, succeeding outgoing Board President Janice Lund who served in that capacity 13 years. She will remain on the board. Bob Jennings, who represents District 7, will become the board’s new Vice President, succeeding Pat […]
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Dickinson Co. Endowment Fund Awards Special Project Grants
December 15, 2023
(Milford)– In addition to awarding $123,751 to 18 nonprofit applicants in 2023, the Dickinson County Endowment Fund is also awarding four “Special Project Grants” to schools. The fund’s advisory board contacted each school district in Dickinson county regarding projects that would have direct student impact. The schools then submitted their ideas to be considered for […]
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